Stuart A. Thompson
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Election Software Executive Arrested on Suspicion of Theft
The executive, Eugene Yu, and his firm, Konnech, have been a focus of attention among election deniers.
How a Tiny Elections Company Became a Conspiracy Theory Target
Election deniers catapulted a Michigan firm with just 21 U.S. employees to the center of unfounded voter fraud claims, exposing it to vicious threats.
Trump Embraces Conspiracy Theories He Only Winked at Before
The former president’s activity on his social network, Truth Social, openly promotes far-right and conspiratorial ideas that are usually confined to corners of the internet.
Many Developed Countries View Online Misinformation as ‘Major Threat’
New research from the Pew Research Center shows nearly three-quarters of respondents are very concerned about the spread of false information online.
To Fight Election Falsehoods, Social Media Companies Ready a Familiar Playbook
Platforms like TikTok and Facebook are planning anti-misinformation strategies that resemble those used in 2020.
QAnon Candidates Aren’t Thriving, but Some of Their Ideas Are
While few with ties to the conspiracy theory are winning their primaries, themes pushed by QAnon followers have become Republican talking points.
On Conservative Radio, Misleading Message Is Clear: ‘Democrats Cheat’
Election fraud claims from 2020 are widespread on talk radio, contributing to the belief that the midterm results cannot be trusted.
On Conservative Radio, Misleading Message Is Clear: ‘Democrats Cheat’
Election fraud claims from 2020 are widespread on talk radio, contributing to the belief that the midterm results cannot be trusted.
The Leader of the QAnon Conspiracy Theory Returns
Three posts on Friday night signaled the resurfacing of a figure who used a variety of conspiracy theories to marshal support for Donald J. Trump.
Do You Know Someone Who Believes in Conspiracy Theories? We Want to Hear About It.
Share your experience if you, a friend or a family member believes or once believed in a popular conspiracy theory.