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Unpacking the truth of antisemitism on college campuses

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Colleges have become a flashpoint in discussions about rising antisemitism. But some on those campuses say the alarm from politicians and groups distorts reality and their motives should be examined.

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A list of powerful men linked to Jeffrey Epstein fuels conspiracy theories

Friday, January 05, 2024

The release of a list of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged associates has sparked a fresh round of conspiracy theories tied to the convicted sex trafficker.

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Violent threats against public officials are rising. Here's why

Saturday, August 12, 2023

A Utah man was killed by federal agents this week after making violent threats against President Biden and other officials. Experts worry that heated political rhetoric is leading to more threats.

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Experts say many Americans see violence as an acceptable way to resolve differences

Friday, August 11, 2023

A Utah man was killed by federal agents this week after making violent threats against President Biden and other officials. Experts worry that heated political rhetoric is leading to more threats.

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After indictment, Georgia Republicans are on Trump's side

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Georgia Republicans gathering for their annual convention reacted to the news of former President Donald Trump's indictment.

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A suspect in an Atlanta shooting, which killed 1 and injured 4, is in custody

Thursday, May 04, 2023

A 39-year-old woman was killed and four other women were injured after a gunman opened fire in a downtown medical office building, police said. The suspect escaped to a suburb after stealing a car.

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As the pandemic winds down, anti-vaccine activists are building a legal network

Thursday, May 04, 2023

They're aiming to bring together lawyers who have brought COVID-19 and vaccine-related cases to court with experts and build a body of law to combat future public health orders.

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Atlanta shooting suspect is charged with murder and 4 counts of aggravated assault

Wednesday, May 03, 2023

A 39-year-old woman was killed and four other women were injured after a gunman opened fire in a downtown Atlanta medical office building, police said.

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Defamation cases related to the 2020 election could help stop future election lies

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Beyond Dominion's newly-settled case with Fox News, there are more than a dozen other defamation cases related to the 2020 election. Lawyers say these cases could help stop future election lies.

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There are even more 2020 election defamation suits beyond the Fox-Dominion case

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

In addition to the Dominion case against Fox News, more than a dozen similar cases related to lies spread about the 2020 election are slowly making their way through the legal system.

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How law enforcement is promoting a troubling documentary about 'sextortion'

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Law enforcement organizations are promoting a new film about children being exploited into sharing sexual images and videos. But many of the film's key claims lack context.

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Gas stoves became part of the culture war in less than a week. Here's why

Saturday, January 21, 2023

An interview with a federal safety regulator quickly became fodder for outrage, viral social media content and political fundraising.

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The facts and strategy behind the outrage over rumors of a ban on gas stoves

Friday, January 20, 2023

The conservative media was in uproar last week over speculation that the federal government planned to ban gas cooking stoves and possibly seize them. It escalated into something much larger online.

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Anti-Defamation League survey finds a spike in antisemitic beliefs

Thursday, January 12, 2023

The percentage of Americans who believe in a number of antisemitic tropes has spiked in the past three years, according to the results of a recent survey by the Anti-Defamation League.

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How Damar Hamlin's collapse fueled anti-vaccine conspiracy theories

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

In the absence of information about why the Buffalo Bills player collapsed during a game, misleading claims about COVID vaccines quickly spread online.

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Anti-Semitism is on the rise, and not just among high-profile figures

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

It's not just high-profile figures who have spouted anti-Semitic language recently. Attacks and harassment against Jewish people have been on the rise, according to researchers.

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Prominent conspiracy theorists are on a nationwide tour, speaking to crowds

Friday, November 04, 2022

Prominent conspiracy theorists are on a nationwide tour. They fuse far-right politics, conservative Christianity and lies about vaccines and elections. And they're drawing in crowds of thousands.

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The ReAwaken America tours unites conservative Christians and conspiracy theorists

Wednesday, November 02, 2022

Some of the biggest proponents of conspiracy theories about vaccines and elections regularly tour the country together. Many of the speakers are closely tied to former president Donald Trump.

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Election deniers in Georgia are calling for voting machines to be scrapped

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Election deniers in Georgia are trying to cast doubt on the state's voting machines. They are calling for them to be scrapped weeks before the midterms.

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Alex Jones' defamation trials show the limits of deplatforming for a select few

Friday, September 16, 2022

Revelations from Jones' defamation trials point to the existence of a rarified class of extreme internet personalities who are better shielded from efforts to stem the reach of their content.

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