How tech affected ‘the information environment’ of the 2024 election
AI-created misinformation, deregulated social media platforms and influencers all played a major…
Misinformation and Conspiracy Theories
Misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories are dangerous. We've got the latest Progressive news and content about the bad actors who are behind it, and the fake news they spread online.
What Should Journalists do When the Facts Don’t Matter?
Most people agree that actual facts matter – in such activities as debate, discussion and reporting.
FEMA Workers Forced to Abandon Relief Efforts in North Carolina After Threat of Violence
A man was arrested after threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina. Workers were told to…
5 Climate Change Myths Debunked—and Backed by Scientific Proof
Are you ready to uncover the truth about climate change? It's time to set…
Trump Suffers Backlash For Campaign Strategy—LIE Repeatedly About Haitian Immigrants Who Were Invited to HELP towns
The Trump Campaign strategy seems to be: “Attack and demonize immigrants and…
“Don’t Share That!” An Expert on How to Protect Yourself From Racist Disinformation Campaigns
Online disinformation has once again taken a dangerous turn, due to an anti-immigrant rumor being…
Trump’s Conspiracy Theory Campaign
Stoking and exploiting racist fears of immigrants is essentially all that Trump is running on. That…
Woman Proves Why Trump Supporters Can’t Be Taken Seriously
A supporter of former President Donald Trump alleged that children were “terrified” because schools…
Taylor Swift did not lose a $125 million brand contract after endorsing Kamala Harris
Claim:"Taylor Swift unexpectedly lost a $125 million brand contract after a…
In West Michigan, Vance blames Democrats for attempts on Trump’s life
Republican vice presidential candidate Ohio U.S. Sen. J.D Vance used much of his…
Trump’s claims about Haitians draw from a centuries-long narrative. These women explain why.
Trump’s debunked comments that Haitian immigrants are eating household pets in Springfield, Ohio, is…
Sheriff Creates Unhinged Facebook Posts Asking Residents To Write Down Addresses Of Harris Voters
At a time when we think the Right couldn't possibly get any crazier, they have. A county…
Trump allies bash Harris, lean into conspiracies at Farmington Hills town hall
At the “Agenda 47 Policy Tour” event policy discussions remained scant, as members of the panel…
‘I am afraid’: The aftermath of Springfield, Ohio, misinformation on Haitians who live there
A real increase in immigration and a lie about Haitian immigrants eating pets…
Voters’ ‘moral flexibility’ helps them defend politicians’ misinformation − if they believe the inaccurate info speaks to a larger truth
Many voters are willing to accept misinformation from political leaders – even…
