June 9, 2022 | 10:16 AM
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Misinformation and disinformation continue to confuse and harm Pennsylvanians
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June 9, 2022 | 5:08 AM
How Pa. state Sen. Doug Mastriano promoted election lies between Election Day and January 6
He spread disinformation through his social media pages over 100 times in this 64-day timeframe.
By Robby Brod June 9, 2022 | 5:00 AM
How Pa. Rep. Scott Perry promoted election lies between Election Day and January 6
The midstate Pa. congressman has rejected multiple subpoena and interview requests from the Jan. 6 committee.
By Robby Brod May 13, 2022 | 3:42 PM
Every Pa. Republican governor candidate campaigns on election disinformation. Here are the facts.
Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting system and voter ID laws could be redefined by the next person elected to lead one of the most consequential swing states in the country.
April 26, 2022 | 7:20 PM
Texts show details of Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry’s role in plan to overturn 2020 election
A court filing by the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol included multiple text messages from Perry to White House staff.
October 12, 2021 | 3:00 PM
Misinformation and false statements continue to plague social media sites
Social media giant Facebook is facing allegations of putting profit over safety.
By Merideth Bucher August 25, 2021 | 3:29 PM
Hoaxers face $5.1M fine for election robocalls in Pa. and other states
Two conservative hoaxers face a record $5.1 million fine for allegedly making illegal robocalls to wireless phones without the owners’ consent in the 2020 election.
