I, like many concerned citizens, am growing increasingly weary of the misinformation that permeates our politics. The impact is profound as many voters, possibly swayed by these falsehoods, head to the polls. It's time to institute mandatory fact-checking in all presidential and vice presidential debates. The American people deserve nothing less than the honest, unvarnished truth from those who wish to represent them. If candidates know they will be held accountable for their claims on such a public stage, they will likely be more prepared to offer factual information.

According to a study by the RAND Corporation, "Truth Decay," the blurring of the line between opinion and fact, is a significant and escalating problem in American public discourse. This inability to differentiate facts from falsehoods has already started to erode our democracy, causing political paralysis and exacerbating social divisions. By having live fact-checking during debates, we can start to combat this alarming trend and reclaim reality for our political discourse. It's time to prioritize truth in our politics. Please, sign this petition and let's ensure our future public debates are a platform for truth and not misinformation.