Considering how adamantly Trump has denied that Covid-19 is a threat, and considering how his most fervent supporters have fallen for this line of reasoning, one would think that the recent revelation that the president has tested positive for the virus would be a sobering reminder of the dangers of …
Read More »This Is Robert Mueller's Chance to Dismantle the Seth Rich Conspiracy Theory
WASHINGTON —With just a sentence or two, Robert Mueller could demolish one of the most viral and cruel conspiracy theories of the Trump era. On Wednesday, the former special counsel will testify before the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees about his final report on Russian interference in the 2016 election …
Read More »50 Years After the Moon Landing: Why Conspiracy Theories Won't Die
Controversy over “fake news” burst into view again this past weekend, on the anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission . Saturday, July 20th marked 50 years since astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin beat the Soviets’ ill-fated unmanned Luna 15 to the lunar surface. The coming of this date was …
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