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We are living at a time when all kinds of information are being released, updated, amended, and debunked at breakneck speed. How can someone make sure that what they’re getting is credible information? View social media with skepticism Social media is used to widely share information. However, it's not a source where you can easily verify information. In fact, social media is a place where misinformation is often shared. Two thirds of Social Media influencers don't check the

Each year the Clear Language Lab honors a community organization that has shown meaningful commitment to equitable communication and plain language. This year we are happy to acknowledge the work of Cook Uptown People's Law Center (UPLC) as the recipient of the Clear Language Lab’s Community Leader Award. Having access to high quality legal services is essential but not always accessible. UPLC is a vital, community-based legal clinic that focuses on supporting marginalized pe

It could be an email, a routine notice sent out to clients, or an answer to a direct chat in a work messaging portal. We send messages every day, but sometimes invisible barriers in our writing make it harder for readers to find, understand, and use our message. There are some questions we should ask to make sure that we aren’t making things harder for those reading our message. Is my purpose for writing clear? (Have a clear purpose) You can have organized, relatable text. Cl