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The Russians are coming. Again.

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Naomi

What are they trying to do this time? The same thing, with a twist: “Incite Racial Violence, Experts Say.” Russia’s lead intelligence agency, the S.V.R., has apparently gone beyond 2016 methods of interference, when operatives tried to stoke racial animosity … Continue reading →

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How and where do you get your facts from the news?

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Naomi

We all worry about whether we know enough. And there’s a lot to know. But if you watch Fox for your news, you don’t worry. You’ve got nothing much to worry about. A recent study shows you don’t know much … Continue reading →

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Are you bracing for the attack of fake political news and smears? Again?

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Naomi

Worried about whether you’ll get brainwashed by any of this? Don’t worry — not if you carry one particular philosophical banner which apparently conveys immunity from political lies. Can you figure out which philosophy? No? I’ll help you: Starting in … Continue reading →

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