Category: Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right

C-SPAN and Cable News Get a Boost From the House Speaker Vote

The New York Times – Business:
C-SPAN, the low-fi cable network beloved by the Congressional cognoscenti, has gotten a major boost in attention for its coverage of the House floor, now the site of a political battle for the ages.
Republicans’ Internecine Conflict Is Mirrored in Conservative Media

The New York Times – Business:
National Review has called the House leadership votes “an embarrassing spectacle.” Others have cheered it on.
In the U.S., His Site Has Been Linked to Massacres. In Japan, He’s a Star.

The New York Times – Business:
Hiroyuki Nishimura has become a famous voice for disenchanted young Japanese. What he talks much less about is his ownership of the notorious website 4chan.
As Morocco and France Prepare for World Cup, Historical Tensions Swirl

The New York Times – Sports:
Wednesday’s face-off between the Atlas Lions and Les Bleus will be about more than just soccer, reviving old colonial wounds and fueling identity debates.
What Are the Politics of Elon Musk? It’s Complicated.

The New York Times – Business:
Elon Musk has tweeted about political topics regularly since taking over Twitter, often belittling some liberal causes. But what he stands for remains largely unclear.
Kanye West’s Deal to Buy Parler Unravels

The New York Times – Business:
The parent company of Parler, a social media service popular with right-wing audiences, said it had “mutually agreed with Ye” to end the deal.
On Social Media, Hunting for Voter Fraud Becomes a Game

The New York Times – Business:
Players who post about irregularities are awarded points or titles, leading participants to question the legitimacy of elections.
Debunking Voting Misinformation About the Midterm Elections

The New York Times – Business:
Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day.
5 Unfounded Claims About Voting in the Midterm Elections

The New York Times – Business:
Here are some of the main falsehoods and rumors that have spread on social media in the lead-up to Election Day.
Truth Social’s Influence Grows Despite Its Business Problems

The New York Times – Business:
The right-wing social network faces two federal investigations and an uncertain financial future. But it has still managed to outpace its rivals.
Republicans Continue to Spread Baseless Claims About Pelosi Attack

The New York Times – Business:
Some of the conspiracy theories have already seeped into the Republican mainstream.
Ahead of Midterms, Disinformation Is Even More Intractable

The New York Times – Business:
Ahead of the midterm elections, the proliferation of alternative social media sites has helped cement false and misleading information as a defining feature of American politics.