‘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.
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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.
‘George Soros With the Owner of Smartmatic’
Right-wing blogs and social media users used the billionaire philanthropist to fuel their debunked conspiracy theories — again.
Twisted Tea Circle K Fight Video Spreads Virally
On December 24 2020, “Twisted Tea” became a popular trending term in the wake of footage showing an altercation at an Ohio Circle-K. Footage of the incident, which involved racial slurs and a can of Twisted Tea, was shared to r/PublicFreakout alongside a concise but comprehensive title — “Drunk guy yells N Word and gets SMACKED with …
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‘Vanity and Greed’: Despite Disinformation Crises, Facebook Continues Making Inroads Into Major Newsrooms
The social media platform announced in September 2020 that it was beginning “augmented reality” reporting partnerships with news organizations.
Former Houston Police Captain Arrested, Allegedly Paid $266,400 by ‘Liberty Center for God and Country’ to ‘Investigate Electoral Fraud’
As 2020 election conspiracy theories drifted still further from consensus reality, Mark Aguirre was arrested for allegedly holding a repairman at gunpoint to “prove” electoral fraud.