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Misinformation and Political Violence

The spread of misinformation and its potential to contribute to political violence, as seen in the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

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Jan 18, 2026
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What happened on January 6th 2021

On January 6, 2021, supporters of President Donald J. Trump who had gathered in Washington, D.C., after a rally marched to and violently breached the U.S. Capitol in an effort to disrupt a joint sessi...

Jan 27, 2026

How has the mainstream media’s use of terms like ‘fascist’ and ‘authoritarian’ affected public perception of Trump?

Mainstream outlets escalated use of labels like “” and “authoritarian” for during the 2023–2024 cycle, a surge reflected in mainstream summaries of scholarship and commentary . That language sharpened...

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