Conspiracy thinking: A scapegoat is always useful

January 28, 2025 antivax, cdc, fluoridation, rfk jr

Fact checking RFK Jr.’s claims that resurfaced during his Senate confirmation hearings

RFK Jr. says he was accused of being a conspiracy theorist for saying fluoride lowers IQ Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went before the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday as President Trump’s nominee for …

An Unqualified “Predator”: Caroline Kennedy Urges Senate Not to Confirm Her Cousin RFK Jr.

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January 28, 2025 5g, antivax, cdc, rfk jr

An Unqualified “Predator”: Caroline Kennedy Urges Senate Not to Confirm Her Cousin RFK Jr.

In a scathing letter to the Senate ahead of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s confirmation hearings to become Secretary of Health and Human Services, Biden administration ambassador to Australia Caroline …

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January 28, 2025 ukraine

The dark side of memes: How conspiracy groups hijack humor to build ranks, spread misinformation

Uncover the dark side of viral memes. A study reveals how conspiracy theory communities weaponize memes to spread misinformation and strengthen their beliefs.

“Gigantic Rat’s Nest”: Matt Taibbi Hints That FBI Communications With Covid Scientists Will Be Exposed

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January 28, 2025 cdc, covid19, fauci

“Gigantic Rat’s Nest”: Matt Taibbi Hints That FBI Communications With Covid Scientists Will Be Exposed

(ZeroHedge)—Award-winning independent journalist Matt Taibbi revealed in an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson that communications between FBI officials and scientists related to gain-of-function research and the origins of COVID-19 is expected to one day be made public. Watch: (relevant portion begins at 34:06) Donald Trump is releasing more secrets than any president in history. […]

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January 27, 2025 antivax, chloroquine, covid19, ivermectin, maga

Alberta COVID-19 report pushes conspiracy theories, calls for stop to vaccinations

Alberta COVID-19 report pushes conspiracy theories, calls for stop to vaccinations rabble.ca

Bill Gates calls Elon Musk’s embrace of far-right politicians abroad ‘insane shit’

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January 27, 2025 bill gates, china, nazi, rfk jr

Bill Gates calls Elon Musk’s embrace of far-right politicians abroad ‘insane shit’

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist calls fellow tech titan ‘super-smart’ but guilty of ‘overreach’

Bill Gates has labelled Elon Musk’s embrace of far-right politicians and attempt to interfere in the politics of other countries – including the UK – as “insane shit”.

Musk has in recent weeks launched a series of unfounded smears at British politicians for supposedly covering up a rape scandal over a decade ago. The UK is currently preparing a new online safety law that would restrict some of Musk’s businesses, including the social media site X.