Wired‘Psyop’: How Far-Right Conspiracy Theories About the Minnesota Shooting Evolved to Protect MAGA

Influencers like Alex Jones and Elon Musk have spent the weekend blaming the murder of Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman on leftists and the deep state. Read More

Conspiracy theories: "Warning lights on the dashboard of democracy" - MSN

How does your expertise in politics and conspiracy theories inform your understanding of America’s current democracy crisis and the Age of Trump and MAGA? I try not to get too stuck on party labels. Read More

Why Do Political Leaders Promote Conspiracy Theories?

Key points. Conspiracy theories are narratives that we hear but are also told by conspiracy entrepreneurs. Political conspiracy theories are often used by politicians to gain power. Read More

2024: the year of conspiracy theories

While electoral politics dominated — and in some cases, informed — other vectors of this past year's tranche of conspiracy theories, they were not the only flavor to make their presence felt. Read More

Why it’s time we change how we talk about conspiracy theories

Fear and isolation: It’s why conspiracy theories flourished during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. But for many families, the rabbit holes of 2020 are not a distant memory, they’re an ongoing ... Read More

How conspiracy theories about Politico led Trump to cancel subscriptions - KPBS Public Media

Less than 24 hours after misleading claims started circulating that tied Politico to USAID, the White House vowed to end subscriptions for the insider news outlet's services and others. Read More

Conspiracy theories to arise amid Trump rally shooting, expert says - MSN

F ormer president Donald Trump was shot a political rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, leaving many in the Bay Area wondering what's next. One expert said it can lead to a slew of conspiracies. Read More

How Conspiracy Theories About L.A. Wildfires Are Hurting Democracy - The Hollywood Reporter

University of Toronto political science professor Geoff Dancy, who has studied conspiracy theories for much of his career, has argued that conspiracy theorists are reacting more emotionally than ... Read More

Conspiracy theories: "Warning lights on the dashboard of democracy"

How does your expertise in politics and conspiracy theories inform your understanding of America’s current democracy crisis and the Age of Trump and MAGA? I try not to get too stuck on party labels. Read More

How conspiracy theories about Politico led Trump to cancel subscriptions

Less than 24 hours after misleading claims started circulating that tied Politico to USAID, the White House vowed to end subscriptions for the insider news outlet's services and others. Read More