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Toxic Election Lies Spread, Jeff Bezos Sows Chaos at The Post and How The Media Created Election Night

On the Media

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Misinformation and the Electoral Landscape

This chapter explores the charged political atmosphere leading up to the election, underscoring the role of misinformation and conspiracy theories in shaping public perceptions. It highlights the implications of viral disinformation, including fabricated narratives and the harassment faced by individuals in the electoral process. The discussion also reflects on the transformation of election workers' experiences, contrasting their past community-oriented roles with the threats they now encounter amid the current climate.

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