Lies for Profit: Can Sandy Hook Parents Shut Alex Jones Down?
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2020 Election Deniers Seek Out Powerful Allies: County Sheriffs
LAS VEGAS — An influential network of conservative activists fixated on the…
Ties Between Alex Jones and Radio Network Show Economics of Misinformation
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Elon Musk Responds to Twitter’s Lawsuit Over $44 Billion Deal
Elon Musk accused Twitter on Friday of deceiving him about its service,…
As Faith Flags in U.S. Government, Many Voters Want to Upend the System
A majority of American voters across nearly all demographics and ideologies believe…
How Elon Musk Damaged Twitter and Left It Worse Off
SAN FRANCISCO — For years, Twitter was a runner-up social media company.…
The Fight Over Truth Also Has a Red State, Blue State Divide
To fight disinformation, California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would force…
Disinformation Has Become Another Untouchable Problem in Washington
WASHINGTON — The memo that reached the top of the Department of…
The Perils of Slow Vote-Counting and Delayed Election Results
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