Tag Archives: fake news

Fake news, the worst story EVER

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Naomi

Before you read on, take whatever antidote you use for ptomaine poisoning. Really. Please. Cameron Harris, a recent college graduate, pulled six million people into his bogus story about the discovery of fraudulent ballots for Hillary Clinton. Source: From Headline … Continue reading →

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Facts of Life v fake news: how we can deal with it

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Naomi

Fake news. We’ve used this phrase so many times in the past two months that it’s almost lost meaning — partly because it can mean so many different things. Depending on who you talk to, “fake… Source: Fact-Checking Won’t Save … Continue reading →

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Hate & the trolls who sell it: all about getting attention

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Naomi

Have you ever been at a party consisting of 7-year-old boys? The violence, the bad language, the chaos. It’s sort of funny, given that you, an adult, can see clearly what’s going on: a can-you-top-this challenge. Each boy tries to … Continue reading →

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