Taylor Lorenz’s Power User Fake Newspapers Are Flooding America
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Apr 17, 2025 Miranda Green, an investigative journalist specializing in media misinformation, exposes the alarming rise of fake newspapers funded by the oil and gas industry. She discusses their deceptive strategies, which mimic legitimate outlets to manipulate public opinion, especially regarding clean energy. Green highlights how these publications can sway jury decisions and distort political narratives. Delving into corporate influence over journalism, she uncovers the challenges in maintaining journalistic integrity amidst rampant misinformation, emphasizing the real dangers posed to democracy.
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Fake Local Newspapers Influence Opinions
- Fake local newspapers funded by oil and gas companies exploit news deserts in America.
- They spread propaganda disguised as community news to influence local opinions and politics.
Fake Candidate Siphons Votes
- In Florida, a fake political candidate named Alex Rodriguez siphoned votes from a pro-solar Democrat.
- This was linked to pay-for-play schemes by power companies to influence six local newspapers.
Consulting Firm Buys Influence
- Consulting firm Matrix Media received nearly a million dollars from power companies for media manipulation.
- They funded fake news sites and editors to push pro-industry narratives and suppress opposing views.