David Gilbert
Senior Reporter
david.gilbert@vice.comI write about the internet, disinformation, conspiracy theories, and how all of those things are increasingly influencing our everyday lives. (Sigh). Please send me tips.
Moms for Liberty Uses Hitler Quote To ‘Scare’ Parents
The incident is the latest evidence that Moms for Liberty’s pretense that it’s a wholesome, grassroots movement focused on protecting students is slipping.
Inside Moms for Liberty’s Close Relationship With the Proud Boys
Across the United States, Moms for Liberty chapters have forged close relationships with far-right extremist groups.
This County Chose an Election Denier, 9/11 Truther, and QAnon Conspiracist to Run Its Elections
The new county auditor’s belief in baseless conspiracy theories was not secret or hidden.
‘I Want Blood’: Heavily-Armed Trump Supporters Say They’ll Protest Trump’s Indictment
“Just buying more ammo,” one Trump supporter posted in a right-wing messaging board.
‘We Need to Start Killing’: Trump’s Far-Right Supporters Are Threatening Civil War
Within minutes of Trump’s indictment, supporters lit up social media platforms with violent threats and calls for civil war.
Moms for Liberty Has Been Designated an Extremist Group, and Trump Is a Big Fan
Hours before the Southern Poverty Law Center labeled it an “anti-government extremist organization,” the former President announced he’ll speak at Moms for Liberty’s annual summit.
The QAnon Shaman Is Out of Prison and Selling Yoga Leggings Now
His “Forbidden Truth Academy” is also offering one-on-one sessions with the shaman himself, for just $500 a pop.
A Far Right Moms Group Is Targeting Students. These Women Are Fighting Back.
“We treat Moms for Liberty like the KKK. If you knew that a KKK meeting was happening in a church down the street from your house, everyone would be alarmed.”
Elon Musk Just Can’t Stop Posting Antisemitic Tweets
Earlier this week, Musk attacked George Soros, who he compared to X-Men super villain Magneto, and said he wanted to “erode the very fabric of civilization.”
The Right Has Raised $2 Million For the Guy Who Choked a Homeless Man To Death
Just as they did with Kyle Rittenhouse, the right is lionizing Daniel Penny, who’s charged with manslaughter, hailing him as a “hero” and “a good samaritan.”
QAnon Conspiracist Mike Flynn Is Suing Another Conspiracist Who Claims He Invented QAnon
Disgraced former national security advisor Michael Flynn loves a conspiracy theory—except when it’s about him.
A Far-Right Moms Group Is Terrorizing Schools in the Name of Protecting Kids
Moms for Liberty has targeted teachers, administrators, parents, and school board members, orchestrating harassment campaigns that have left people fearing for their safety—and in some cases, their lives.