Russian fake news is not new: Soviet Aids propaganda cost countless lives
by David Robert Grimes from on (#2SXZT)
It's easier than ever to spread myths and falsehoods, which shows how little we learned from one of the worst pieces of dezinformatsiya ever disseminated
The 2016 US election and subsequent fallout seem certain to occupy a unique place in the history books. Donald Trump's campaign against Hillary Clinton was marked by incredible events and statements, from racism to misogyny. But perhaps the most startling and remarkable revelation is that a growing body of evidence indicates that Russia tampered with the election, and questions are being raised about President Trump's ties with Russia.
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