Tag: Rumors and Misinformation
Covid Test Misinformation Spikes Along With Spread of Omicron
On Dec. 29, The Gateway Pundit, a far-right website that often spreads conspiracy theories, published an article falsely implying that…
Jimmy Carter: I Fear for Our Democracy
This article is part of a collection on the events of Jan. 6, one year later. Read more in a…
Election Falsehoods Surged on Podcasts Before Capitol Riots, Researchers Find
Weeks before the 2020 presidential election, the conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck outlined his prediction for how Election Day would unfold:…
Founder of CrowdTangle Hopes to Bring Transparency to Social Media
Senator Portman said in an emailed statement that “every new disclosure of problematic activities by social media companies reignites calls…
Twitter Permanently Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Account
Twitter on Sunday permanently suspended the personal account of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican of Georgia, after the company…
‘Magic’ Weight-Loss Pills and Covid Cures: Dr. Oz Under the Microscope
Dr. Oz admitted to the senators that his claims often “don’t have the scientific muster to present as fact.” A…