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SURVEY: 65% Of Democrats Say Govt Should Ban ‘Misinformation,’ Even If It Suppresses Truth

Ben Johnson
SURVEY: 65% Of Democrats Say Govt Should Ban ‘Misinformation,’ Even If It Suppresses Truth
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According to a new poll from Pew Research Center, two out of every three Democrats believes the government should actively crack down on “online misinformation,” even if doing so restricts traditionally protected First Amendment freedoms.

Overall, 48% of Americans agreed that “the government should take steps to restrict false information, even if it means losing some freedom to access and publish content.” That represents a sharp increase from 39% in 2018.

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