Supporters of this viral pro-Trump movement believe in the baseless conspiracy theory that Democrats are pedophiles, while also supporting anti-vaccine and other activist causes. Their growing influence has resulted in two followers being elected as representatives to Congress. Here's more about the role this once-fringe movement is having on society today.
To Donald Trump, it’s “people who love our country”. To the FBI, it’s a potential domestic terror threat. And to you or anyone else who has logged on to Facebook in recent months, it may just be a friend or family member who has started to show an alarming interest in child trafficking, the …
The QAnon conspiracy theory was born on the internet, and while it's spread to real-life rallies in the US and abroad, it's continued to grow online. And yet social-media platforms, where the conspiracy theory has gained a foothold and radicalized people, have been generally slow to ban it. The …
Washington (CNN) — Child welfare organizations for months have felt the full weight of the coronavirus pandemic, navigating concerns about unreported abuse and ensuring their resources are available to at-risk children. But now, deeper into the outbreak, a new challenge is emerging that's …
The posts often beg followers to speak out, “get loud,” or wake up. Some feature bold text on a colorful background, matching the aesthetic of many Instagram slideshows this year. Others show photos of beloved children, laughing with their parents. Some are posted by small accounts with few …
President Trump’s election loss and the week-long silence of “Q,” the QAnon movement’s mysterious prophet, have wrenched some believers into a crisis of faith, with factions voicing unease about their future or rallying others to stay calm and “trust the plan.” The uncertainty has been compounded by …
Only a fraction of them believe the conspiracy theory’s most outlandish claims, according to new polling. Q fever, we’re told, is sweeping the nation. …
Experts and researchers said the key to "Q" is hiding in plain sight. For nearly three years, QAnon followers have been feverishly deciphering …
“60 in 6” corespondent Laurie Segall reports on followers of a fast-growing conspiracy called QAnon — a movement that could possibly influence voters …
What the latest revelations about the pro-Trump conspiracy theory really tell us. Whether you call it a conspiracy theory or a collective delusion, …
American conspiracy theories are entering a dangerous new phase. If you were an adherent, no one would be able to tell. You would look like any other American. You could be a mother, picking leftovers off your toddler’s plate. You could be the young man in headphones across the street. You could be …
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