Did far-right extremist violence really spike in 2017?
William Parkin, Seattle University; Joshua D. Freilich, City University of New York, and Steven Chermak, Michigan State University Intense media coverage of a so-called “alt-right”…
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Trump assails ‘Fake Book’ as allies hail ‘political genius’
President Donald Trump on Sunday assailed as a ” Fake Book” an explosive behind-the-scenes account that questions his fitness for office, as allies lined up…
Trust in digital technology will be the internet’s next frontier, for 2018 and beyond
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(Fact Check) Muslims Aren’t Banned From Government
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Is Michael Wolff’s Book On Trump Fake News?
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Social media companies should ditch clickbait, and compete over trustworthiness
It’s time to build trust. Arthimedes/Shutterstock.com Barbara Romzek, American University and Aram Sinnreich, American University School of Communication Social media websites and online services, created…
Donald Trump slams Pakistan for receiving nothing but “lies and deceit”
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Former Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke Threatens Media: ‘I’m Going To Smack You’
Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke lashed out at media outlets Sunday, making number physical threats against them for reporting his misuse of power. ……
Trump looks to US midterm elections in year- end tweets
US President Donald Trump tweeted right to the end of the year Sunday, boasting of his accomplishments in his turbulent first year in office and…
(Happy New Year) Lining your stomach with milk before a big night out – and other alcohol myths
Pressmaster/Shutterstock.com Duane Mellor, Coventry University Drinking alcohol is fun – the after-effects, less so. It is little wonder, then, that people the world over have…