Case Study: First Draft fights misinformation with Arist text-message training

How First Draft fought for the truth, one text at a time

First Draft, a nonprofit consortium focused on combating misinformation, needed a way to educate English- and Spanish-speaking communities ahead of the 2020 U.S. election without adding to the exhaustion of constant Zoom calls and online content. The team wanted a digital format that could deliver practical misinformation-fighting skills in a more engaging, time-efficient way. Arist provided the text-message learning platform they needed.

Using Arist, First Draft launched *Protection from Deception*, a two-week SMS course that taught people how to spot misinformation, reverse image search, and verify digital identities in a conversational, relatable format. Arist helped First Draft reach nearly 2,000 learners and expand access for both English and Spanish speakers, with plans to use Arist again for WhatsApp, Messenger, and SMS courses for communities around the world.

First Draft

Laura Garcia

Training and Support Manager