Conspiracy-Slinging Lawmaker Caught Encouraging Parkland Shooting ‘False Flag’ Lie
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) encouraged claims that a local official was paid off to remain silent about the fatal attack — among others.
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How to Fight Disinformation: Part II — Gaslighting
The brazen and blatant lies of gaslighting campaigns are difficult to fight with fact-checking alone, but they can be defeated through a multidisciplinary approach.
‘We Need 100 Percent of People Indoors’
A 2020 meme promising “GLOBAL MARTIAL LAW,” which in and of itself was a warmed-over version of a hysterical 2017 rumor, was regurgitated in January 2021.
Twitter Finally Shuts Down Donald Trump’s Account
The platform “permanently suspended” the outgoing president two days after his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol.
‘A Dangerous Threat’: Simon and Schuster Dumps Right-Wing Lawmaker’s Book
The publisher canceled Sen. Josh Hawley’s book for his role in the January 2021 attack on the United States Capitol.
Amid Fascist Coup Attempt, Twitter Cowers From Banning Donald Trump
The social media platform continued to describe Trump’s weaponized lies about the 2020 elections as “disputed” claims.
Citing Conspiracy Theories, Pennsylvania Republicans Refuse to Seat Democratic Party Senator
Imaginary claims of “voter fraud” and “invalid elections” are being used to sow doubt and chaos around the state-certified win of Democratic Party candidates.
Right-Wing Senator’s Claim of ‘Antifa’ Attack Debunked by Protesters’ Video
Josh Hawley of Missouri falsely accused demonstrators of “terrorizing neighbors” and trying to enter his home.
Georgia Republican’s Photograph Brings Back Concern Over ‘White Power’ Gesture
Sen. David Perdue was photographed flashing the “OK” sign in an image that resurfaced just before Georgia’s January 2021 runoff election.
Why a Wisconsin Pharmacist Allegedly Destroyed COVID-19 Vaccines
Steven Brandenburg reportedly told police he believed the coronavirus vaccine would “mutate” the DNA of its recipients.
