Before you share an article, make sure you understand the background of who wrote it. Check who the author and publisher are. Do they have relevant expertise in the field? do they examine a wide variety of perspectives? It can also be helpful to briefly review their political leanings, as both sides of the political spectrum are prone to infusing bias into their work, intentionally and unintentionally.
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