Pizzagate Conspiracy Explained What is Pizzagate? Pizzagate is a conspiracy theory that began during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. It falsely claimed that a child trafficking ring was being run out of a Washington, D.C. pizzeria called Comet Ping Pong, allegedly linked to political figures. How It Spread The theory grew out of misinterpreted “Podesta … Read more
Supporters of then-President Donald Trump fly a U.S. flag with a symbol from the QAnon conspiracy theory as they gather outside the Capitol on Jan. 6 ahead of the insurrection.Win McNamee/Getty Images QAnon: The Storm Explained “The Storm” is one of the most widely discussed concepts within the QAnon conspiracy theory. Followers of QAnon claim … Read more
Understanding QAnon A Comprehensive Analysis of a Modern Conspiracy Movement At a Glance QAnon is a far-reaching conspiracy theory movement that emerged in 2017, centered around anonymous posts claiming to reveal secret government intelligence. Despite being widely debunked by researchers, journalists, and fact-checkers, it has significantly influenced online discourse and real-world events, demonstrating the power … Read more
(Courtesy photo/Jessica Matthews, University of Alaska Fairbanks) HAARP and NAARA Explained The National Atmospheric Aerosol Research Association (NAARA) is often linked online to theories about HAARP (High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program), an experimental facility in Alaska. Together, these names come up in discussions about weather modification, government control, and even mind-control experiments. This page explains … Read more
Summary For years, people have looked up at the sky and noticed long white streaks left behind by airplanes. To some, these trails are harmless water vapor called contrails. To others, they are evidence of a secret government spraying theory, commonly referred to as chemtrails. This page looks at both perspectives — the popular belief, … Read more