How Local ABC Affiliates Spread the Same Debunked ‘Warning’ About Fentanyl A story out of Los Angeles, California that hinged on fearmongering from law enforcement regarding “Halloween fentanyl” in October 2022 served as another example of how television news affiliates can amplify disinformation — all without listing any one person as responsible. A Los Angeles-area ABC affiliate, KABC, reported on October 19 2022: Authorities are again […]
Former Michigan House Speaker Under Investigation for ‘Array’ of Suspected Crimes Lee Chatfield's father organized at least one protest against COVID-19 mitigation efforts.
‘Flooding the Zone’: Trump Allies Push for Election Denier ‘Observers’ Steve Bannon and Mark Meadows have been linked to groups of operatives working locally.
MSNBC, Disgraced Host ‘Analyze’ John Fetterman Interview NBC's framing of the interview, which included closed captioning, has invited criticism.
USA Today Publisher Also Printing Right-Wing ‘Newspaper’ Mailings: Report Gannett has refused to comment on its link to "Local Government Information Services."
GOP Gubernatorial Hopefuls Regurgitate ‘Students Identifying as Cats’ Smear Another piece of disinformation gets spread still further along political lines.
‘Most Intense Weather Broadcast Ever’ A 2016 "doomsday" forecast came back to light as Hurricane Ian barrelled toward Florida.
Elected Officials Spread Questionable Claims of ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ Lawmakers are calling for more funding to fight a danger that experts have repeatedly said is vastly exaggerated.
Did Hillary Clinton Praise Italy’s New Fascist Leader? Remarks from political figure and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton published in Italy in September 2022 received attention and criticism from Americans, thanks to a tweet parsing out two remarks regarding Italy’s incoming far right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni. The tweet, which has since been deleted, featured two quotes from Clinton: “The election […]
California Attorney General Seizes Control of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Investigation of Local Officials Rob Bontas' office said Sheriff Alex Villanueva's actions had "raised serious questions."
