Michigan GOP nominates conspiracists If one wins, "it's easy to imagine Republican electoral losses being overturned," ex-Ted Cruz aide warns Salon · Apr 27, 2022
Michigan GOP candidate believes Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande and yoga are all tools of the devil, report says The candidate has attended QAnon conferences and believes the Capitol riot was carried out by leftists The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022
How Trump's "Big Lie" was built Internal documents show Trumpworld conspiracy theorists knew their claims were disproven, disputed or dubious Salon · Apr 26, 2022
QAnot? Far-right conspiracy theorists knocked off Illinois GOP primary ballot — but they insist ‘We are not done’ Six Chicago-area candidates running for office on a platform of baseless claims about fraud in the 2020 election came up short on their nominating petitions, officials say. But the group’s gubernatorial candidate countered that they “would be embarrassed to be on a fake ballot with fake… Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 22, 2022
Tucker's "testicle tanning" quackery Tucker Carlson's new documentary touts "testicle tanning" as a solution to an imagined testosterone apocalypse Salon · Apr 21, 2022
Democrat who went viral for blasting ‘groomer’ slur accuses GOP of using ‘full fringe QAnon hateful rhetoric’ ‘This moment is going to require straight, white, Christian, suburban moms to stand up and get uncomfortable and say this is not okay’ The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022
Trump fans fall for "Birds Aren't Real" “I think the lunacy is going to become more intense," warned the man behind the viral meme Salon · Apr 18, 2022
QAnon is turning into a literal pyramid scheme One of the most visible Q supporters is now convincing followers to buy silver from a MLM metals dealer. Mic · Apr 18, 2022
Many Jan. 6 rioters linked to far right Almost a third of Jan. 6 defendants have extremist links, says researcher Michael Jensen. It could be much more Salon · Apr 18, 2022
GOP ‘groomer’ smears are sparking a new wave of anti-LGBT+ violence: ‘This is going to lead to tragedy’ As American conservatives wield baseless accusations of ‘grooming’ against political opponents, trans and gay people say they have been harassed or attacked by strangers shouting the same words, Io Dodds and Alex Woodward report The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022
Maher on Republicans and pedophilia Maher spoke with Nancy MacLean, author of “Democracy in Chains," about why pedophilia is a hot topic these days Salon · Apr 9, 2022
Where Cawthorn and New Agers converge "There's a new element in the crossover between New Age culture and right-wing militia culture," one expert said Salon · Apr 9, 2022
Trump's covert Christian right agenda Trump's ungodliness was the cover that allowed the Christian right to hide in plain sight — now they're growing Salon · Apr 8, 2022
Jean Guerrero: Stirring up a new 'Satanic panic,' the GOP wants voters to see pedophiles all around us The Republican Party is testing a new style of hatemongering politics: one that brands all opponents as pedophiles or "pro-pedophile." Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2022
The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2022 Republicans’ ugly attacks on Ketanji Brown Jackson show lurch to far right The QAnon-tinged questioning at Senate hearings for the supreme court justice displayed a party in thrall to conspiracy theories
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022 A time bomb ‘supercharged’ by the pandemic: How white nationalists are using gaming to recruit for terror Experts are warning that far-right agitators are using online gaming platforms to spread hate and recruit a new generation of converts. Supercharged by the rise of gaming and social isolation during the pandemic, extremism academics say more needs to be done to police these platforms for grooming hate. Io Dodds…
Salon · Apr 7, 2022 The Putin caucus: Actual anti-Americans I met former U.S. Navy SEALs working in Ukraine — they understand the right's QAnon show in D.C. is a distraction
Reuters · Apr 7, 2022 Japan arrests four of 'QAnon'-style group for vaccine protest Four members of a group said to be a Japanese version of QAnon, which has frequently protested against COVID-19 vaccinations, were arrested on Thursday for intruding on a clinic where vaccinations were taking place, media reports said.
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022 QAnon obsessive accused of killing his children with spear gun was ‘influenced’ by conspiracy theorist David Icke, FBI say Former surfing instructor reportedly told investigators he believed in ‘Lizard people’ theory
Miami Herald · Apr 6, 2022 Florida’s feuding over education laws is in national spotlight. GOP seizes the moment MIAMI — Amanda Silvestri, a mother of two elementary school children, traveled from Palm Beach County to Tallahassee in January to tell state lawmakers she was concerned about what her kids were being taught in school.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022 ‘Clearly ludicrous’ smears fly in Republican-on-Republican attacks For the second time in two weeks, GOP lawmakers have found themselves the targets of outlandish, evidence-free attacks — lobbed by fellow Republicans.
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022 Trump supporter claims Space Force will overturn election result in bizarre rally interview Space Force has become ensnared in conspiracy theories peddled by former president and QAnon supporters
The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2022 Capitol attack rioter gets 3.5 years in prison for illegal possession of guns Samuel Fisher was also a self-declared dating coach who sold a $150 package of misogynistic tips for men to pick up women
The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2022 Barnaby Joyce’s drought envoy texts to Scott Morrison should be released, information watchdog rules It is the second ruling of its type this week after the prime minister’s office also ordered a search for text messages from QAnon supporter Tim Stewart
Salon · Apr 1, 2022 Disney hysteria moves to violent calls The new Republican war on LGBTQ right is a full-blown "Satanic panic"-style frenzy of urban legends — and violence