Conspiracy theories and aggressive disinformation

A rally in Washington in September for QAnon, an online conspiracy theory that has steadily migrated offline.

Two readings for Tuesday’s class, plus a one-to-two page typed and printed essay with a few simple prompts: what do you find concerning about these stories and why? And what, if any, threats do you believe these two issues pose to governmental legitimacy and fairness in the electoral process?

What Happens When QAnon Seeps From the Web to the Offline World….story linked here

The Billion-Dollar Disinformation Campaign to Reelect the President…story linked here.