In an era of extreme political polarization, the impact of disinformation on Americans is an issue with which social studies teachers will have to contend. Equipping our students with media literacy skills is no longer a luxury, but is instead a critical component of an effective social studies education. However, it is less about strategies and resources and more about cultivating a "habit of mind" that helps students discern the presence of distortion, manipulation, and falsehood in our current political environment. This article details the role of logical tools like "Occam's Razor" which can help our students maintain an objective foothold on our political narrative.