Conspiracy theories don’t just explain events – they identify villains, and Fauci is among the most popular.
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Trust in science seems compatible with believing almost anything, so long as it is expressed in plausibly scientific terms.
Online sleuths are on a mission to decode the massive Epstein file dump. The resulting chaos shows there’s a fine line between genuine clues and conspiracy.
A growing international network of fitness-focused clubs for men is the newest iteration of the white supremacy movement.
The President is suing the mogul for billions of dollars over an article about Jeffrey Epstein. The friendship of convenience is over, so what happens now?
Trump’s dismissal of Epstein conspiracies has caused a rift with his support base.
Here are some things you can do if your romantic partner has gone down a conspiratorial rabbit hole.
Tailored messaging, repeated exposure, and false grassroots campaigns are classic propaganda techniques, now used widely by state-back trolls.
There is a new type of political messaging strategy in town – and it needs urgent attention.
Politicians and other influential actors are amplifying conspiratorial content – potentially contributing to increased distrust in the US political system.
What should have been a simple announcement to a sympathetic public turned into a spider’s web of conspiracy theories across social media. How did it all go so terribly wrong?
A scholar of history of education and American politics explains what is behind his course on conspiracy theories and how students learn to debunk fake ideas.
Rumours are out of control following the Kate Middleton photo controversy. It seems the royal family’s PR train is running off its rails.
Being smart won’t protect you from falling down conspiracy rabbit holes.
What can President Trump and his lawyers say about documents and witness statements used as evidence in his upcoming trial over his alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election?
While Trump has received early warnings ahead of indictments and detailed explanations behind the charges, criminal defendants typically get a bare-bones explanation.
A key element in proving Trump’s guilt or innocence is determining the former president’s state of mind and whether he has shown a consciousness of guilt before and after the alleged crimes.
Immunity deals may play a key role in the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
The House Committee’s criminal referrals show that the proceedings are not just about a historical record – they argue that Trump should be held accountable for four criminal charges.
Conspiracy beliefs can be motivators for actual or attempted violence against specific people, places, and organisations. What should, and shouldn’t, police do to counter them?
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