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Q Accidentally Outed Himself, But QAnon Followers Don’t Care
In a new documentary, the administrator of 8kun all but admits to being Q, but followers insist their leader is a government insider with ties to the Trump administration.Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.…In a new documentary, the administrator of 8kun all but admits to being Q, but followers insist their leader is a government insider with ties to the Trump administration.Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.WW…

There’s a 7-Foot Cutout of Mark Zuckerberg Dressed as the QAnon Shaman in Front of Congress
Zuckerberg is testifying before Congress today, and faces questions about the role Facebook played in the Capitol insurrection.Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.…Zuckerberg is testifying before Congress today, and faces questions about the role Facebook played in the Capitol insurrection.Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.WW…

Why QAnon Followers Are Suddenly Saying There’s No Such Thing as QAnon
A lot of recent negative media attention has led to some backpedaling. Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.…A lot of recent negative media attention has led to some backpedaling. Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.WW…

QAnon and the Far-Right Are Already Spreading Atlanta Shooting Conspiracies
They’re wildly claiming it was work of the CIA, the Biden administration, or China—some sort of a “false flag” operation devised by shadowy forces.Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.Anya Zoledziowski, Carter ShermanBy signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.…They’re wildly claiming it was work of the CIA, the Biden administration, or China—some sort of a “false flag” operation devised by shadowy forces.Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.Anya Zoledziowski, Carter ShermanBy signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.WW…

Trump Is Helping Russia Spread Lies About COVID Vaccines
Moscow is pushing a new anti-vax campaign to sow discord in the U.S. during the pandemic. Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.…Moscow is pushing a new anti-vax campaign to sow discord in the U.S. during the pandemic. Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.WW…

Republicans Went Full QAnon at CPAC
Speakers included QAnon supporters, as well as the man at the center of the conspiracy theory, Donald Trump. Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.…Speakers included QAnon supporters, as well as the man at the center of the conspiracy theory, Donald Trump. Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.WW…

A Japanese Cult That Believes Its Leader Is an Alien From Venus Is Speaking at CPAC
Horkai “Jay” Aeba has a spot in the lineup just after Donald Trump Jr. Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.…Horkai “Jay” Aeba has a spot in the lineup just after Donald Trump Jr. Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.WW…

No, Frozen Wind Turbines Did Not Cause the Texas Blackouts
The false narrative has been picked up by several conservative politicians.Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.…The false narrative has been picked up by several conservative politicians.Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.WW…

So Weird How Fox News Hosts Keep Defending QAnon
Fox News is on its way to becoming the QAnon network.Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.…Fox News is on its way to becoming the QAnon network.Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.WW…

A Huge QAnon Conference Is Happening in a Dallas Hotel Owned by the City
The event will feature Texas congressman Louie Gohmert and the chair of the Texas GOP, as well as several QAnon “celebrities.”Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.…The event will feature Texas congressman Louie Gohmert and the chair of the Texas GOP, as well as several QAnon “celebrities.”Unraveling viral disinformation and explaining where it came from, the harm it's causing, and what we should do about it.By signing up to the VICE newsletter you agree to receive electronic communications from VICE that may sometimes include advertisements or sponsored content.WW…
