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- Donald Trump is expanding a system of immigration enforcement which already punishes immigrants and makes them vulnerable.
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How hoax information on social media about COVID-19 might be worsening the pandemic.
How hoax information on social media about COVID-19 might be worsening the pandemic.
Information claiming that the COVID-19 is a hoax has unfolded on social media at the same time as the virus has spread across the world. Ralf Martin has analysed nearly 12 million tweets for spikes in COVID-19 hoax related content. He finds that those posting coronavirus related hoax content are more likely to mention Donald Trump, and that many […]