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3/7/2021

Does Ridiculing Q Followers Fuel the Fire? Historical Lessons in Applied Social Science

by Jayson Dibble

The January 6 Capitol riot brought the QAnon conspiracy into public view, including the toll on families when a member adopts the worldview. Looking historically at social science research on cults suggests that while aggressive ridicule might be tempting, it's counterproductive.

11/22/2020

The Rise (and Fall?) of Trump's Viral Death Cult

by Brian Glyn Williams

Trump's cult-leader response to COVID-19 is causing the equivalent of a Jonestown every day.

3/17/19

The Cult of Trump

by Michael A. Genovese

Come home Republicans. We need you.