Conspiracy Forums Amplify Russian Troll Site’s ‘Laundry List’ of Arrested Politicians
Facebook users were irate to find their “source” had already been banned on the platform.
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How COVID-19 Triggered a #SaveTheChildren Child Trafficking Panic
A surge of interest in child trafficking and the restricted #savethechildren hashtag isn’t organic — it was a subset of COVID-19 conspiracy theories in the summer of 2020.
‘Mask of the Beast’
A questionable photograph’s spread shows how disinformation is laundered across social media.
Is Antifa Renting U-Hauls to Infiltrate ‘Residential Neighborhoods’?
A virulent strain of disinformation about “antifa” renting moving trucks in order to invade “residential areas” appeared to be sparked by white supremacists posting as anti-fascists.
‘Copied From an OSHA Certified Friend’
A meme invokes the government agency to spread several dubious claims about stopping the spread of COVID-19… again.
“Google ‘322 COVID'”
At first glance, it looked like an overwhelming number of municipalities reported the oddly specific number of 322 COVID-19 cases — which unsurprisingly led to conspiracy theories.
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 Trump Say There Are ‘Many Per Capitas’ During a COVID-19 Discussion?
Social media discourse suggested that Trump exhibited confusion about the meaning of “per capita” during May 20 2020 remarks on the ongoing global pandemic.
Did the New York Times ‘Officialize’ Kim Jong-Un’s Death?
An unknown party took advantage of the rumors surrounding the North Korean leader’s status to spread disinformation.
Did Donald Trump Ask About Using Disinfectant Injections to Treat COVID-19?
The president’s bizarre medical theory was quickly shared online.