This document discusses the rise of "fake news" and its impact on media consumption and politics. It notes that fake websites are pushing political agendas while claiming journalistic standards, and are changing how people consume media. Some key points made include: - Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are increasingly how people get their news, especially younger generations, but the accuracy of news on these sites is questionable. - The rise of "alternative facts" and celebrity news displacing traditional journalism has blurred the lines between facts and falsehoods for many consumers. - College students in particular are prone to share news through social media without properly confirming the accuracy of stories, indicating a lack of media literacy.