Scapegoating and Misinformation After Tragedy

This chapter explores the troubling trend of scapegoating marginalized communities, especially trans individuals, in the wake of mass shootings. It critiques the media's role in perpetuating narratives that unfairly blame these groups while sidestepping the real issues surrounding gun violence and political extremism. Additionally, the speakers discuss the spread of misinformation and the implications of online radicalization, focusing on how public perception can be manipulated in the aftermath of tragedy.