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Rachel Maddow on Modern-Day Extremism, American Democracy, and Her New Book, ‘Prequel’

The book explores the historical roots and modern implications of fascist movements in the U.S. through the MSNBC host’s storytelling perspective.

Parkland Conspiracies Named 'Lie of The Year'

Fact-checking site Politifact says students were on "recieving end of the internet's worst hoaxes."

PrEP Conspiracies and Stigma Are Killing Us

New studies show those most at risk of HIV are least likely to take PrEP.

WATCH: Pat Robertson's Latest AIDS Conspiracy

Robertson adds to his string of outrageous claims by saying 'the towels could have AIDS' in Kenya.

What are 'transvestigations'? The 'hate-driven conspiracy theory' explained

From Algerian boxer Imane Khelif to figures like Taylor Swift and Michelle Obama, "tranvestigations" are a particularly bizarre form of hatred hitting public figures.

Randy Rainbow Slams Antigay Lauren Boebert's Grooming Conspiracies

The right-wing congresswoman and gay musical comedian exchanged words on Twitter when she invoked his name in a hateful conspiracy theory. 

Trump Endorses Website Promoting Far-Right Conspiracy Theories

In a tweet, he touted MagaPill.com, which has shared posts claiming Hillary Clinton is a pedophile and Lady Gaga is a Satanist.

Op-ed: Time for Westboro to Close Up the Conspiracy Shop

With the church's latest move, an attempt to connect the Boston bombings to same-sex marriage, it may be nearing the end of its work.

Gohmert Conspiracy Theory Obama Jobs Bill Is Gift to Gays

The right-wing Republican from Texas claimed that Obama's plan to add more jobs is actually part of a scheme to destroy marriage. 

Fraud, Conspiracy, and Falsifying Records: New Indictments for Congressman George Santos

From conspiracy to credit card fraud, the layered legal quagmire around the lying congressman George Santos increases, as do calls for his resignation.

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Why Right-Wing Conspiracy Theorists Are Embracing 'Sound of Freedom'

The film's hero and the actor who portrays him have both expressed support for QAnon claims.

NBC, Megyn Kelly Defend Show With Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones

They claim there's news value in interviewing Jones, who among other things has claimed the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax.

The Year's Craziest Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories About LGBT People

While their views have less mainstream support than ever, the tinfoil hat types are still blaming us for tornadoes, disease, sexual assault, and well, pretty much everything bad.

FBI, Police Debunk Antigay Conspiracy Theory About Paul Pelosi Attack

Conservative influencers have peddled a conspiracy theory that Paul Pelosi and his attacker, David DePape, were gay lovers.

Elon Musk Spreads False Homophobic Conspiracy Theory About Paul Pelosi

While the speaker of the House's husband was recovering from a violent attack, the richest man in the world was spreading false anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theories about him.

QAnon's Latest Loony Conspiracy: COVID-19 Vaccines Turn People Gay

A rant from Iranian cleric Abbas Tabrizian has gained traction among conspiracy theorists.

Conspiracy Lawsuit Against Philly Gay Basher Can Proceed

A woman posted negative comments about Kathryn Knott, who bashed a gay couple in 2014. Then Knott's police chief father conspired with a district attorney to get the commenter fired, according to a lawsuit.

Far-Right Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Is 'Playing a Character,' Says Lawyer

The assertion about wingnut and Trump pal Jones comes in a custody battle with his ex-wife.

Clinton: Trump Spreads 'Outlandish Lies and Conspiracy Theories'

"He’s going after me personally because he has no answers on the substance," said the presumptive Democratic nominee of her Republican opponent.