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Misinformation and contested content

The spread of misinformation and contested content on social media platforms during protests

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Jan 13, 2026
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How have politicians’ repeated claims about 'paid protesters' affected media trust and protest coverage?

Repeated political claims that protests are full of "paid protesters" have become a persistent rhetorical tool; scholars and reporting show those claims are often made without evidence and can shift h...

Feb 3, 2026

How did fact-checkers investigate and refute the cigarette-burning child abuse claims tied to Renee Good?

Fact-checkers dismantled the linked to by following a straightforward investigative playbook: verifying public court records, scrutinizing for internal inconsistencies, and contacting local prosecutor...