Obamagate, Explained
After President Obama criticized President Trump’s handling of COVID-19, a poorly-defined but widely-referenced scandal Trump dubbed “Obamagate” became a hot topic on hyperpartisan sites.
Disinformation
‘Incredibly Terrible’: L.A. Times’ ‘Mutant Coronavirus’ Story Put Under The Microscope
The newspaper called scientists who have criticized its reporting “Twitter researchers.”
Researcher Behind Retracted Paper Launches Anti-Fauci Campaign
A now-viral video was released to promote an upcoming book and documentary.
Medical Community Refutes Bakersfield Doctors’ Attempts to Minimize COVID-19
Two major advocacy groups said they “emphatically condemn” Daniel Erickson and Artin Massihi’s statements.
Who Is Mark Grenon?
The “archbishop” who contacted U.S. President Donald Trump about a fake COVID-19 “cure” is a veritable wellspring of disinformation.
Disinformation Linking COVID-19 to Hemoglobin Spreads to Spanish-Speaking Readers
A dubious medical “update” has been reported as legitimate in at least one South American country.
Facebook Activity for Right-Wing ‘Gridlock’ Protests Surges
A host of group and event pages were launched on the platform just 24 hours after protests in Michigan and Ohio.
Conspiracy Theorists, Celebrities Push Disinformation Blaming Cell Towers for COVID-19
Some social media users have gone so far as to link the conspiracy to the misspelled word “covfefe.”
The COVID-19 Chloroquine Controversy, Explained
Hyperpartisan accounts on Twitter have been debating the safety and efficacy of chloroquine. Why is the use of a drug to treat COVID-19 so politically charged?
Man Displays Nazi Banner at Bernie Sanders Rally
According to witnesses, the man was quickly ushered out — but the incident was captured in multiple videos and pictures.
