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The New York Times Links Government Deniers, Tax Scammers and Anti-Vaxxers

The New York Times highlights a cross-over between tax scammers and anti-vaxxers.

When the Big One Hits, Hundreds of Portland’s Buildings Could Crumble. Is it Fair to Make Property Owners Prepare?

The story of earthquake preparedness in Portland is a complicated saga of bureaucratic and political failings.

Conspiracy Theorists Have Been Harrassing Voodoo Doughnut In the Wake of “Doughnutgate”

According to a report by NBC News, Voodoo Doughnut’s downtown location has been hounded by harassing phone calls and social media posts. At one point last week, the business was fielding more calls about the unfounded rumors than doughnut orders.

Portland Police Bureau Says No Reports Have Been Filed Related to “Doughnutgate”

“Doughnutgate” accuser Michael Whalen says he has spoken to authorities, but the Portland Police Bureau says they have not received any reports of criminal activity involving Voodoo Doughnut.

Voodoo Doughnut Is at the Center of a Rising Far-Right Conspiracy Theory

According to Media Matters, on Aug. 4, a man identified as Michael Whelan appeared on the YouTube channel of conspiracy theorist Nathan Stolpman. During the course of an 80-minute conversation, Whelan—who is referred to as a survivor of SRA, or “Satanic ritual abuse”—claims to have attended a party at Voodoo co-owner Tres Shannon’s house where the sexual abuse of children was taking place.

How Powerful Will Sheriffs Be Under Martial Law?

The imminent establishment of nationwide martial law is a cherished hobbyhorse of the wack-right.

Top 5: Other Conspiracy Theories B.o.B. Should Write a Song About

What lies should he debunk next? We’ve got some ideas.

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