Category: Misinformation & Disinformation
Formula shortage has roots in breastfeeding misinformation
A sudden lack of baby formula can be another mental health stressor for parents at a time of intense pressure. Formula can be a nutritional life saver, but its prominence has come at the expense of unrivaled mother nature’s milk.
Tucker Carlson fans turn anger toward Kzoo city commissioner
Chris Praedel and the rest of the Kalamazoo City Commission stopped public urination from going on someone’s criminal record. But because he used the term “equity” to explain his vote, a Fox News host featured him on his show, and fans from around the country bombarded Praedel with angry messages.
Falsehoods fuel fear underscoring Kalamazoo GOP’s election strategy
The Kalamazoo GOP is using 2020 election misinformation to rally election inspectors for upcoming votes.
County anti-mask campaign risks spreading misinformation
A resolution before the county board to end protection for K-6 graders contains numerous inaccuracies about the efficacy of masks and vaccines.
Masks really do work to halt COVID
A major study shows that masks lower infection rates, but some masks are better than others.
State AG to investigate false election fraud claims
Following a GOP report disproving election fraud claims, state officials plan to go after those profiting from misinformation.
Report: Election misinformation began well before election day
A new report shows that right-wing efforts to throw the presidential election into doubt began months before the election and led directly to the insurrection.
Portage police employee, through employer, denies participation in Jan. 6 insurrection
Michigan Republican Party leader posed for pictures with Proud Boys at a November Lansing rally, one of many she attended in Michigan and Washington claiming election stolen from Donald Trump.
UPDATE: Portage police employee, Michigan Republican Party leader in D.C. on January 6
Jamie Swafford, a former Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputy, believed the presidential election was stolen by Democrats and took pictures with Proud Boys at rallies.
Bloomberg “brain drain” assessment incorrect
Economists in Kalamazoo reject the notion highlighted in an article yesterday that the Kalamazoo region suffers from a loss of educated residents.

Formula shortage has roots in breastfeeding misinformation
A sudden lack of baby formula can be another mental health stressor for parents at a time of intense pressure. Formula can be a nutritional life saver, but its prominence has come at the expense of unrivaled mother nature’s milk.

Tucker Carlson fans turn anger toward Kzoo city commissioner
Chris Praedel and the rest of the Kalamazoo City Commission stopped public urination from going on someone’s criminal record. But because he used the term “equity” to explain his vote, a Fox News host featured him on his show, and fans from around the country bombarded Praedel with angry messages.

Falsehoods fuel fear underscoring Kalamazoo GOP’s election strategy
The Kalamazoo GOP is using 2020 election misinformation to rally election inspectors for upcoming votes.

County anti-mask campaign risks spreading misinformation
A resolution before the county board to end protection for K-6 graders contains numerous inaccuracies about the efficacy of masks and vaccines.

Masks really do work to halt COVID
A major study shows that masks lower infection rates, but some masks are better than others.

State AG to investigate false election fraud claims
Following a GOP report disproving election fraud claims, state officials plan to go after those profiting from misinformation.

Report: Election misinformation began well before election day
A new report shows that right-wing efforts to throw the presidential election into doubt began months before the election and led directly to the insurrection.

Portage police employee, through employer, denies participation in Jan. 6 insurrection
Michigan Republican Party leader posed for pictures with Proud Boys at a November Lansing rally, one of many she attended in Michigan and Washington claiming election stolen from Donald Trump.

UPDATE: Portage police employee, Michigan Republican Party leader in D.C. on January 6
Jamie Swafford, a former Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Deputy, believed the presidential election was stolen by Democrats and took pictures with Proud Boys at rallies.

Bloomberg “brain drain” assessment incorrect
Economists in Kalamazoo reject the notion highlighted in an article yesterday that the Kalamazoo region suffers from a loss of educated residents.