Is a Conspiracy Theory Protected Speech?
The FBI labeled conspiracy mongering a domestic terror threat. What does that mean for Donald Trump and others who propagate misinformation?
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Fake News Works Because We Yearn to Conform
A new book explains why social networks are excellent conduits for falsehoods.
Fundamentalists Are More Likely to Fall for Fake News
So are dogmatic and delusion-prone people, according to new research.
The Lede, Issue #28: Indigenous Land Rights Around the World, Fact-Checking Trump’s Tweets, the Stubborn Gender Gap, and More
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How to Tackle Conspiracy Theories in Politics
Americans' beliefs about politics are as inaccurate and bizarre as ever. Is there a way to fix that?
QAnon Reveals How Poorly Equipped We Are for the Era of Political Trolling
We spoke with a communications professor about the relationship between trolls and the media.
How to Immunize Yourself Against Fake News
A new website lets people play the role of propagandist, giving them a more sophisticated idea of how and why fictitious news is created.
Dull Minds Are Gullible to Fake News
Cognitive ability drives our ability to recalibrate our views after reading a correction.
Why Facebook Is Fertile Ground for Fake News
New research reports we are less likely to fact-check information on a social media platform.