Rumors on X Are Becoming the Right’s New Reality
The site formerly known as Twitter has become the center of a fantastical political culture.
The site formerly known as Twitter has become the center of a fantastical political culture.
Online conspiracy theorists turned me into “CIA Renee.”
No one really knows what Elon Musk’s company is doing to free speech.
In political conspiracy theories, as in television shows, the plot elements are always the same.
The social-media platform isn’t a public square. It’s a gladiatorial arena.
When something real happened, Americans found a way to pay attention.
You don’t need fake accounts to spread ampliganda online. Real people will happily do it.
The crowdsourced reference site can teach the CDC how to communicate in an era of rumors and shifting information.
Institutional experts haven’t adapted to today’s media ecosystem. Other commentators are filling the gap.
In 2020, false propaganda about voting came almost exclusively from the right, putting tech companies in a bind.