Does printing money cause inflation?

Question: Can printing money cause inflation? Answer: Sometimes. But right now prices are rising because of low supply and high demand.

Online articles and videos allege that increasing the money supply is going to increase prices by a lot. Is this the case or is it all speculation?

Fightin’ Words

Nerdville Comic

Most #DirtyDisinfoTricks fit into a few categories at once. But in general, Fightin Words are personal attacks (the fancy Latin term is ad hominem).

Disinformation Tricks

Dirty Disinfo Tricks You can learn to spot dirty disinfo tricks. Disinfo fools all of us at one time or another. Even really smart people with PhDs. That’s because bad actors have developed a set of tricks that work really well. Our #DirtyDisinfoTricks cards are here to show you the tricks, and how to spot […]

Social Media and Free Speech

Free Speech Cartoon: The right to free speech means the government can't arrest you for what you say. It does not mean that anyone has to listen to you and doesn't shield you from criticism or consequences.

The First Amendment prevents the government from silencing citizens. Social media companies are private companies. First Amendment restrictions do not apply.

How to Fact Check in 30 Seconds

How to do a quick fact check.

You saw something online and it doesn’t seem right. Here’s what to do to check to see if it is credible or misinformation.

No, Democrats Aren’t Socialists.

Why do people keep saying Democrats are radical socialists? Democrats aren't socialists or radicals. Let's look at the facts.

The Democratic party is pretty moderate. It is not working for extreme ideas. Many Republicans accuse Democrats of being socialists because they know it sounds scary. There’s no truth to it at all. There’s a huge difference between Democratic party goals and policies and any of the scary ideas being spread around. Those scary things aren’t socialism either. Several countries have dictators that call themselves socialists – and that just makes the issue scarier and more complicated – and that’s why it works.

Our Social Media Needs a Good Washing

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Our Social Media Needs a Good Washing By Rachel Lee-Carey Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Our social media is in desperate need of a good power wash. If you’re anything like me your Facebook and Instagram isn’t just filled with ads and cute videos of rescued pitbulls. It’s flooded with crap […]

It’s Election Day – Here’s What to Know

Every vote counts! State and local elections change everything. Swing state? Vote. Red state? Vote. Blue state? Vote. Be part of it. Vote.org for when, where, and how to vote. Questions / problems: 866-OUR-VOTE.

Key takeaways: Check https://www.vote.org to find your polling place if you don’t know it. Every vote matters. Voter intimidation is illegal: report it. We probably won’t know the results on election night – and that’s normal.

Is the election over?

Election Day to Inauguration - Key Milestones

A few steps remain before Inauguration Day. The new Congress must convene and it must count the Electoral College’s votes.

Understanding Antifa and the George Floyd Protests

Key takeaways: Antifa is not an organization or group; a presence at the protests; or coming to your town on a bus. Antifa is an ideology committed to fighting back against violent fascist extremists; and willing to clash and fight, but not with guns or other deadly weapons.

Should I Wear a Mask?

Key takeaways: My mask protects you and your mask protects me. Favor science, not politics – masks work. Yes, wear a mask in public.

Could a Democratic President Take Away Second Amendment Rights?

Key takeaways: No. A president can’t take away Second Amendment rights. The Second Amendment is in the Constitution. Presidents can’t change the constitution. Gun control is like requiring a driver’s license. Most people — even gun owners — support gun control.