‘QAnon’ Conspiracy Theory Oozes Into Mainstream Politics

MICHAEL KUNZELMAN / The Associated Press Feb 9, 2020 A hand gesture by President Trump during a Milwaukee rally had some of his followers asking,"Did you see the 'Q'?" Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

What Happens When Conspiracy Theories Go Mainstream?

Ilana Novick / Truthdig May 16, 2019 Journalist and “Republic of Lies” author Anna Merlan explains how falsehoods spread, and whether there’s anything we can do about it. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Corporate Advertisers Slowly Back Away From Tucker Carlson

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Dec 18, 2018 The Fox News personality has faced a stiff backlash since arguing, on air, that immigrants make America a "poorer, dirtier" country. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How to Challenge Media Narratives Without Being Called a Conspiracy Theorist

John Kiriakou / Truthdig Aug 12, 2017 Do your own research, question everything and reach conclusions based on facts, not on what you read on Facebook. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Hacking the Election: We Should Call Trump’s Bluff for a Watergate-Style Inquiry

Bill Blum / Truthdig Mar 13, 2017 If the president wants a full-blown investigation to address his wiretapping claims against his predecessor, let’s have it—and get the answers to three crucial questions in the process. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )