Remember that time Russia interfered in a US presidential election? Disinformation from Russia and other sources is still a concern in 2020. This week’s workout is about finding information you can trust and spotting when something seems off.
Trump’s taxes
A New York Times investigative report found that Donald Trump paid $750 in federal income tax each year in 2016 and 2017. It also revealed that he reported losing more money than he made, despite portraying himself as a successful businessman. In 10 of the last 15 years, he paid no money in federal income tax. Outraged? Let’s get to work
(STILL NO) JUSTICE FOR BREONNA
Breonna Taylor was murdered in her own home by Louisville police during a no-knock raid on March 13. Activists have demanded #JusticeforBreonna since that time, but this week a Kentucky grand jury found that only one officer would be charged on a relatively minor charge, and no officers would be charged in her death.