Category: Media
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Russian and foreign-state amplification of 9/11 theories
Foreign-state media has spent two decades amplifying 9/11 conspiracy theories. Here’s how the operation works and why it’s not really about September 11 at all.
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How conspiracy theories monetize: the truther economy
Conspiracy theories now run on subscriptions, supplements, and ad revenue. Here’s how the truther economy turns suspicion into a business model.
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The Mossad theory: tracing its origin and spread
How the ‘Mossad did it’ explanation became a default conspiracy template, and what its spread reveals about online information ecosystems.
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Why the FBI’s Most Wanted page became a conspiracy talking point
The FBI’s Most Wanted list shifted in ways that fueled internet conspiracy theories. Here’s what actually changed and what people misread into it.
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The impact of media coverage on cases
Media coverage doesn’t just report on legal cases — it shapes them. Here’s how juries, witnesses, and outcomes shift under public attention.
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Documentary filmmaking ethics in the post-9/11 era
After 9/11, documentary filmmakers gained new access and new responsibilities. Here’s how the genre’s ethical standards shifted — and where they still strain.
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The role of Alex Jones in mainstreaming 9/11 conspiracies
Alex Jones didn’t invent 9/11 conspiracy theories, but he played a documentable role in moving them from fringe forums into broader media consciousness.
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US News should be sued out of existence
The US News college rankings shape billions in tuition decisions while operating with thin methodology and serious conflicts of interest. Reform isn’t enough.