Wi Spa Weaponized Disinformation Campaign
A viral video followed by far right protests and a brawl is being sold as authentically organized, but people involved are linked directly to known disinformation networks.
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The Disinformation Furor Around ‘Jade Helm 15’
A military training exercise roiled the far right and gave rise to familiar dog whistles about “martial law.”
Did Hillary Clinton Praise Italy’s New Fascist Leader?
Remarks from political figure and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton published in Italy in September 2022 received attention and criticism from Americans, thanks to a tweet parsing out two remarks regarding Italy’s incoming far right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni. The tweet, which has since been deleted, featured two quotes from Clinton: “The election …
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CPAC ‘We Are All Domestic Terrorists’ Digital Banner
Purported imagery from the Conservative Political Action Conference included a digital banner reading “We Are All Domestic Terrorists,” from a talk of the same name.
Did a GOP Senator Say the Supreme Court Shouldn’t Have ‘Weighed In’ on Interracial Marriage?
Sen. Mike Braun quickly backtracked after his remark spread online.
Carrie Prejean Encinitas School Board Video
Former Miss California Carrie Prejean Boller appeared in a viral school board meeting video, but her district of residence was unclear.
‘It’s Just a Mask, It’s Just a Vaccine’ [Covid Fanfics]
One of many overdramatic circulating Facebook posts claims that the use of face masks is proof positive the United States has become “an obedient socialist country.”
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.
Did Elon Musk Tweet ‘If One Day, My Words are Against Science, Choose Science’ Before a COVID-19 Controversy?
After Musk expressed scientifically and medically controversial COVID-19 opinions, screenshots of an old pro-science tweet he purportedly once sent circulated.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Become a Citizen Before Melania Trump?
On July 16 2019, the Facebook page “Yes She Can” shared a meme with claim that Rep. Ilhan Omar had been an American citizen longer than First Lady Melania Trump (née Knauss): Text posted with the meme went as follows: Isn’t it interesting how Trump only hates the immigrants when they’re brown. I wonder if …
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