Tag Archives: SPLC
Update on Proud Boys and protestors
When I rambled on the other day about fake news, trolls and the facts of life, I found myself writing about how you can get exciting news on Twitter which does not always pan out factually. The news I had … Continue reading
Fake news, trolls and the facts of life
From 538 Significant Digits: 559 pages and 251 accounts (and my bolding) It’s not only Russians who can troll. Never ones to be outdone, Americans, too, are getting in on the act. For example, an American blogger spread fake stories … Continue reading
The Facts of Life: If you thought Fox was bad…
Here’s Sinclair Broadcasting! Which is going after the Southern Poverty Law Center, the superlative non-profit that investigates and names hate groups: Sinclair is known for requiring its local news stations to air “must-run” segments that often look like right-wing propaganda. … Continue reading