Facts, Myths and Rumors: Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein

Fact Check / May 25th, 2021 / By Henry A. Brechter

Amid news of Bill and Melinda Gates getting a divorce , rumors are swirling about Bill’s connections to convicted sex offender and high-profile financier Jeffrey Epstein. The two met multiple times, with Gates even flying once on Epstein’s private plane. While this fact has invited tons...
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Jeffrey Epstein, Bill Gates, Misinformation And Disinformation, Facts And Fact Checking

Why do People Believe in Conspiracy Theories? What the Leading Research Says

Recommended Reading / May 17th, 2021 / By Sukhayl Niyazov

From the Center This viewpoint is from a writer rated Center. The coronavirus pandemic led to the emergence of conspiracy theories about the origins and nature of the new virus. In part reflecting intense political polarization in the United States, conspiracy groups like QAnon have risen...
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United News Roundup, Polarization, Media Literacy, Conspiracy Theories, Misinformation And Disinformation

An Expert's Proposals for Social Media Reforms May Appeal to Both Parties

Recommended Reading / January 12th, 2021 / By Rolf Hendriks

From the Center This viewpoint is from a writer rated Center. There are disagreements over what role social media companies should play in securing our First Amendment rights and what role, if any, our government should play in regulating hate speech and disinformation. In this context,...
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United News Roundup, Big Tech, Social Media, Polarization, Free Speech, Online Censorship, Misinformation And Disinformation

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