Maria Ressa on Social Media, Authoritarian Regimes, and Preserving Democracy

Published: Dec. 12, 2022, 8:29 p.m.

b'Maria Ressa is no stranger to protesting authoritarian regimes.

The international journalist and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner is widely recognized for challenging government corruption in the Philippines, her native country.

Her book, "How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future," unpacks how social media disinformation has given rise to authoritarian regimes around the globe and sounds the alarm for those hoping to preserve democracy.

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