Astroturf refers to fake grassroots movements that are secretly funded and orchestrated by corporations, wealthy individuals, or other special interests to appear like spontaneous citizen activism.
Astroturf campaigns can distort public discourse and make it difficult to distinguish genuine citizen concerns from manufactured interests.
Astroturf isn't just about funding—it involves deception about the origins and support of political movements.
Astroturf campaigns can distort public discourse and make it difficult to distinguish genuine citizen concerns from manufactured interests.
Astroturf isn't just about funding—it involves deception about the origins and support of political movements.