Why people believe in conspiracy theories
An expert explains the psychology of conspiratorial thinking
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 9:10 PM UTC 191News Conspiracy theorists
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News Conspiracy theorists
N.H. lawmaker endorses “false flag” conspiracy theory
The Republican state representative urges readers to visit Alex Jones' website
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013 1:37 AM UTC 17Politics conspiracy theory, Alex Jones
Tamerlan Tsarnaev was an Alex Jones fan
The elder brother and alleged mastermind of the Boston bombings read Infowars, according to a relative
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 9:08 PM UTC 123Politics Alex Jones, Boston Explosions
Fox “liberal:” No more Muslim or Chinese immigrants for a while
Bob Beckel says some Muslims should be sent home or to jail, while Chinese students will hack us
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 8:30 PM UTCPolitics Fox News, Bob Beckel, Immigration
The GOP’s new plan: Hit Dems from the left
On Social Security and now immigration, House GOPers are trying (and failing) to sneak up on Democrats' left flank
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 7:38 PM UTC 15News Immigration, Immigration Reform
Gun zealots: Shooting victims should stay out of debate
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords and Newtown families are props and bullies, gun rights absolutists explain
Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 1:00 PM UTC 119News Gabrielle Giffords, Guns
Graham: Guns, but not trials, for terror suspects
The senator wants to strip terror suspects' right to a trial, but insists on preserving their right to buy a gun
Monday, Apr 22, 2013 8:45 PM UTC 43Politics Lindsey Graham
Former aide: Bachmann approved illegal payments
In an affidavit filed today, the congresswoman's former top aide points the finger at his old boss
Monday, Apr 22, 2013 5:34 PM UTCPolitics Michele Bachmann
How the Tsarnaevs might affect the gun control debate
Did they get their guns from the black market, online, a gun show, or a private sale in a neighboring state?
Monday, Apr 22, 2013 2:55 PM UTC 26News Guns, Gun Control, Boston
How will the Boston shutdown affect workers?
Labor leaders worry hourly workers will lose wages or vacation time for not making it to work during the shutdown
Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 3:00 PM UTC 24Business Labor, Boston, Boston Explosions
Alex Jones is phoning it in
Alex, your latest theory is terrible -- we expect more from you
Friday, Apr 19, 2013 8:00 PM UTC 124Politics Alex Jones
Right won’t let go of Saudi conspiracy theory
The man, who officials say wasn't even a suspect, is still all Glenn Beck wants to talk about
Friday, Apr 19, 2013 5:45 PM UTC 24Politics Glenn Beck, Boston explosion
Alex Jones: Suspects “look Israeli”
The conspiracy broadcaster wonders if the Jewish state may have had something to do with the Boston bombings
Friday, Apr 19, 2013 2:30 PM UTC 39News Alex Jones, Israel
Chechen terrorism: What you need to know
Islamist fighters from the region have fought a long war of independence against Russia
Friday, Apr 19, 2013 12:43 PM UTC 83News Boston
GOP Rep. embraces Boston conspiracy theory
And DHS Secretary Napolitano calls the rumor "full of misstatements and misapprehensions" VIDEO
Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 7:15 PM UTC 10Politics Video, Boston Explosions, Boston
The right’s new Boston conspiracy theory
They may have been wrong about the Saudi national, but Steve Emerson found a way to make it right
Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 4:55 PM UTC 35Politics Steve Emerson
Bachmann’s ex-chief of staff breaks silence in ethics probe
The man previously only known as "Witness A" will corroborate claims of improper payments
Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 1:35 PM UTC 16Politics Michele Bachmann
Obama: The NRA “willfully lied” on guns
Today was a "shameful day for Washington," a feisty president says after a gun bill died in the Senate
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 10:30 PM UTC 145Politics Guns, Gun Control, Barack Obama
GOP filibuster kills background checks
The "compromise" on gun reform supported by 90 percent of country dies in Senate after failing to secure 60 votes
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 8:56 PM UTC 122Politics Guns, Gun Control, Filibuster
Ricin: The KGB and white supremacists’ favorite toxin
The biotoxin found in letters in Washington this week has a long history of treachery and murder
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013 7:21 PM UTC 10Politics Boston Explosions
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Alex Seitz-Wald is Salon's political reporter. Email him at aseitz-wald@salon.com and follow him on Twitter at @aseitzwald.
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