• Disinformation Fuels Distrust and Even Violence at Levels of Government

Political scientists say growing acceptance of unfounded conspiracy theories is fueling disengagement and distrust in democratic institutions, an effect that is trickling down to local politics.

• ‘More Dangerous and More Widespread’: Conspiracy Theories Spread Faster Than Ever

While false conspiracies aren’t new, experts say their reach is spreading – accelerated by social media, encouraged by former President Trump, and weaponized in a way that is unprecedented.

• ‘Exit Counselors’ Strain to Pull Americans Out of a Web of False Conspiracies

With disinformation spreading on an unprecedented scale, experts in cult deprogramming are turning their focus to those who have fallen down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories.

• Trump is No Longer Tweeting, But Online Disinformation Isn’t Going Away

While removing former President Trump from social media has led to a significant decrease in election-related disinformation, online falsehoods about the election and vaccines continue to flourish.”