How conspiracy theories in the US became more personal, more cruel and more mainstream after the Sandy Hook shootings
- Written by: Amanda J. Crawford, Assistant Professor of Journalism, University of Connecticut
The legacy of the Sandy Hook shootings in 2012 continues to reverberate nine years later, including in how conspiracy theories have changed since the tragedy.Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/AFP via Getty ImagesConspiracy theories are powerful forces in the U.S. They have damaged public health amid a global pandemic, shaken faith in the democratic process...
