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New study shows radical-right populists are fueling a misinformation epidemic
(www.zmescience.com)
Despite all these limitations, however, the study paints a compelling picture. Radical-right populist parties have uniquely weaponized misinformation as a political strategy. Unlike other groups, these actors rely heavily on falsehoods to exploit cultural fears, undermine democratic norms, and galvanize their base, making them the dominant drivers of today’s misinformation crisis.
Understanding this imbalance is crucial for addressing the root causes of the problem and restoring trust in democratic processes.
I see no way of restoring trust in the democratic process so long as far-right parties, or any party representing an ideology that is aggressively hostile to democracy, are allowed to participate in it.
