mike-rothschild

Mike Rothschild


Mike Rothschild is a writer who specializes in researching and debunking conspiracy theories and fringe beliefs. He also writes about politics, history, and breaking news.

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‘Fake news’ is helping conspiracy theorists deny Turkish atrocities

One mistake is lending credence to absurd beliefs.

On Oct 15, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

homelessness myths

What are the biggest misconceptions about homelessness?

Some common myths refused to die.

On Oct 9, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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QAnon believers connect Ukraine to the infamous ‘server’

The popular, widely discredited conspiracy theory keeps changing.

On Oct 4, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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Is there any truth to the biggest Denver Airport conspiracy theories?

Sometimes a sculpture of a blue horse is just a sculpture of a blue horse.

On Sep 30, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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Centrists and the far-right are united in their desire for Hillary 2020

It's an epic handshake meme come to life.

On Sep 25, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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Bill Mitchell, the Trump-loving QAnon scammer, is pushing ammunition for a civil war

Mitchell is hawking bullets on Twitter

On Sep 17, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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What are anons?

What is the term and how did it become mainstream.

On Sep 15, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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Return of the Mike? QAnon fans say Bolton firing paves the way for Flynn

It probably won't happen.

On Sep 11, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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Can Bernie Sanders’ supporters meme his way to the top?

Bernie is back, and so are the memes.

On Sep 2, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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This massive YouTube channel is normalizing QAnon

Edge of Wonder wants people to believe in Q. But the well-funded channel hides its dark and violent culture.

On Aug 27, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

area 51 conspiracy theories

The biggest conspiracy theories around Area 51

It's a place shrouded in mystery.

On Aug 22, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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Chuck E. Cheese recycles pizza is the conspiracy theory that won’t die

No matter how often it is debunked, people want to believe.

On Aug 17, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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How one subreddit is fighting hate on its own platform

Against Hate says what it means, and acts on it.

On Aug 15, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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What are red flag laws?

They are back in the news in the wake of two mass shootings.

On Aug 6, 2019 by Mike Rothschild

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No, Ilhan Omar, Nancy Pelosi, and El Chapo’s wife aren’t conspiring in Italy

How a conspiracy goes viral.

On Jul 31, 2019 by Mike Rothschild