Oil Industry Reconsiders Donations to Election Deniers — but Has Its Own Big Lie
The fossil fuel industry pioneered massive political disinformation with climate denial. It also fed the “Stop the Steal” movement.
Politics
Capitol Mob Has Roots in Anti-Lockdown Protests
Reopen and anti-mask groups were a crucial recruiting ground for the “Stop the Steal” effort that culminated in last week's deadly siege.
Maryland Democrats Rethink Planned Domestic Terror Bill After Criticism
The lawmakers floated the bill after the attack on the Capitol. They say they are now redrafting it to account for civil liberties concerns.
Arizona GOP Chair Urged Violence at the Capitol. The Mercers Spent $1.5 Million Supporting Her.
The billionaire Republican megadonors have funded numerous organizations now peddling baseless claims about the election.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Doctor Who Joined Capitol Attacks Leads a Far-Right Campaign Against Covid-19 Vaccine
Dr. Simone Gold, founder of the disinformation group, America’s Frontline Doctors, specializes in anti-scientific propaganda.
John Sullivan, Who Filmed Shooting of Ashli Babbitt in Capitol, Detained on Federal Charges
The enigma of “Activist John.” Why did an anti-Trump protester viewed with suspicion on the left follow Trump’s cult into the Capitol?
How a Flurry of Suspicious Phone Calls Set Investigators on Rick Snyder's Trail
The former Michigan governor, his chief of staff, and health director were in close contact in October 2014, when Legionnaires’ disease in Flint was setting off alarm bells among officials.
Defense Department Anticipated Election-Related Unrest Before Capitol Riot
The military said it had no intelligence of violent protests on January 6. But a December report identified election protesters as a threat.
Behind Big Tech's Crackdown on the Right Is a Fight Over Biden Antitrust Policy
Silicon Valley is currying favor with the Biden transition. Whether the Biden administration will be as friendly as Obama’s is another question.
Here Are the Donors to Tea Party Group That Helped Organize Pre-Riot Rally
The Tea Party Patriots Foundation funders include the Jewish Community Federation and late billionaire Republican donor Sanford Diller.