Facts on the Ground (FOG) at Michigan
Facts on the Ground at the University of Michigan (FOG at Michigan) is a student group dedicated to "clearing the fog" of disinformation on campus related to the Israel-Palestine conflict and the 2023 - present Israel-Hamas war through educational initiatives that foster diverse, productive, and fact-based dialogue.
Objectives
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Equip Students with Facts to Prevent Disinformation: Debunk disinformation surrounding the Middle East that aims to compromise students’ opinions and incite campus division.
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Political Advocacy: Collaborate with Central Student Government candidates, grassroots organizations, and policymakers to ensure representatives at all levels of government are informed about the rising hate on college campuses driven by disinformation.
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Foster Meaningful Dialogue: Cultivate an informed and empowered community grounded in factual debate, providing a space for nuance, complexity, and diverse coalitions of students.