Video: DNC's Tim Durigan on Countering Disinformation (7/20/21)
On Tuesday, July 20th we were excited to host a discussion about countering disinformation with one of the best in the business, Tim Durigan, who runs the DNC's countering disinformation program. Tim's bio and some recent stories about him and his work are below. Yiou can watch the discussion here. For anyone wanting to learn more about this important subject, do watch - Tim did a terrific job.
Background/Clips
Social Media's Misinformation Mismatch | by Timothy Durigan | DNC Tech Team
CNN: Frustration and bewilderment: Emails show tension between Facebook and Biden campaign
Vox: How fake news aimed at Latinos thrives on social media
Tim Durigan Bio
Timothy Durigan leads the DNC's Counter Disinformation Program, where he oversees the DNC's efforts to track and combat online mis- and dis-information, build resilience within Democratic campaigns & state parties, and advocate for reform at social media companies. Prior to his work at the DNC, Tim supported Democrats' efforts to win a House majority in 2018 as a Deputy Director of Data and Reporting at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Notre Dame and lives in Washington, DC.
