Rap Legend DMX’s Death Confirmed Hours After Confusion Online
A “streetwear” Twitter account posted — and then retracted — a post reporting his death prematurely.
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Comedian Reveals Himself as Creator of Viral ‘Darla From Amazon’ Twitter Account
Robbie Appleton says a push for unionization at one facility was on his mind in playing an “ambassador” online.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Falsely Tells Lawmakers ‘We Don’t Allow’ Disinformation in Ads
The tech CEO did not mention that political ads were not subject to fact-checking labels.
Online Conspiracy Theorists Swarm ‘HRC’ Suez Canal Boat Jam
Right-wing trolls and other disinformation purveyors quickly tried to paint a story out of Egypt as “cover” for something more sinister.
Far-Right U.S. Legislators Using Disinformation to Gain, Strengthen Positions
As some lawmakers use conspiracy theories to delay or interrupt the political process, others are leveraging them to try and gain power.
Law Professor Refutes Trump Attorneys’ Attempt to Cite Him in Impeachment Defense
Brian Kalt said the way his work was cited represented “a breach of professional standards.”
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 other weaponized conspiracy theory narratives.
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.