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A One-Woman Stand Against Conspiracists
YouTuber Natalie Wynn spent a year immersing herself in the conspiracy theories wrecking our politics. Now, she’s sharing what she’s learned.
Posted inPolitics
Conspiracy Theories Have Helped Republicans—But They Can Doom Them, Too
The Republican Party’s insatiable appetite for absurdist notions can make it vulnerable to charismatic crackpots like RFK, Jr.
Posted inPolitical Animal
What Will Happen to QAnon After Biden’s Inauguration?
It’s not clear whether the cult will accept that they were conned—or whether more upheaval is ahead.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal
Inside the Many Conspiracy Theories About the Great Reset
Far-right provocateurs are spreading myriad falsehoods about the new initiative to meet their needs.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Is it a Coincidence That Moscow Is Peddling the Same Lies as the Trump Campaign?
Since they did the same thing to Clinton in 2016, probably not.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Killer Soup? Vote Twice? Trump’s Crackpot Ideas Will Get Us Killed
The President’s delusions aren’t just his. How the GOP and government are following him.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Trump Is Willing to Sacrifice Lives in Service to His Ego
He’s spreading conspiracy theories to cover up his failures and pretend the whole coronavirus crisis is over.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The Coronavirus Is Conspiracy Theory Gold For QAnon
The fact that these folks are among Trump’s most avid supporters tells you all you need to know about him.
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Trump Needed a Distraction. Barr Gave Him One
The news that Durham is conducting a criminal investigation changed the narrative to something more favorable to Trump.
