Friend,

You already know that COVID-19 continues to spread across the country at an alarming rate, and that an average of 1,000 Americans are dying from it every single day. But did you know that Mark Zuckerberg is not only allowing misinformation about COVID-19 to stay up on Facebook, but his algorithms make sure they reach millions -- endangering peoples’ lives and public safety.

It’s unconscionable. That’s why we must act now and tell Mark: STOP allowing misinformation about COVID-19 on Facebook to go viral!

Remember a few weeks ago when a “doctor” FALSELY touted hydroxychloroquine as a cure for COVID-19? Of course you do -- because the video with the fake claims went viral -- because Mark Zuckerberg let it stay up on Facebook! Sure, it was eventually pulled down for promoting false information. But by then, the damage was done: More than 20 million people had already watched it, and copies that slipped through Facebook’s fact-checking cracks are still making the rounds.

You might wonder why we’re reaching out to you -- it’s going to take all of us to force Facebook and Zuckerberg to do the right thing, and it’s time to turn up the pressure. So, we’re collecting petition signatures to show how serious we are about COVID-19 lies being spread on Facebook. Sign on to join us in telling Mark Zuckerberg: People are dying, and you are complicit by allowing dangerous misinformation to stay up on Facebook. Mark, you MUST moderate all COVID-19 misinformation from Facebook NOW.

Will you join the fight to hold social media giants accountable by adding your name to this important petition?

Thank you,

Nicole Gill
Co-Founder and Executive Director