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The Journalist’s Resource- What’s normal and what isn’t on Election Day and beyond

Thessalia Merivaki, director of the Foley Institute, joined The Journalist’s Resource as a panelist for an hour-long question-and-answer session about what’s top of mind for voters and election officials this fall from a journalist’s perspective.

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The Markup- What it takes for voters to be resilient against AI misinformation

Thessalia Merivaki, director of the Foley Institute, spoke with The Markup about what happens when more voters than ever are using AI to get election information, what election officials have done to make sure accurate information cuts through the noise, and how we all can work toward a more resilient electorate in the age of AI.

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Foley Institute cosponsors panel debate on Washington’s three 2026 ballot initiatives

The Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University is cosponsoring a nonpartisan panel debate on the three statewide initiatives on Washington’s November 2026 ballot in partnership with Braver Angels of Washington State.

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