Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Right-Wing Groups Can ‘Monitor’ Arizona Poll Boxes
The lawsuits came after complaints about “poll watchers” were referred to federal officials.
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How One Tennessee County Shows the Relationship Between Early Voting and Turnout
An activist’s thread about early voting activity in Tennessee illustrated how lack of access can negatively affect turnout going into the November 2022 U.S. midterm elections. Lisa Quigley, director of the group Solving Hunger, first drew attention on Twitter to early voting in Davidson County in Tennessee, noting that in 2022 (as opposed to 2018 …
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Arizona Alerts DOJ After Complaints About Right-Wing Ballot ‘Watchers’
The “camo clad people” were allegedly part of a group that claimed to be “geo-tracking” early voters.
Lara Logan Rant Results in Newsmax Ban, Statement
Newsmax issued a statement breaking ties with the former reporter after she made a series of antisemitic and other conspiracist statements during an on-air appearance.
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: Fact Check Claim: …
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‘Republicans Are Introducing the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act’
An October 2022 tweet from lawmaker Rep. Mike Johnson mentioned a proposed Republican bill, the “Stop the Sexualization of Children Act.”
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.
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.