Conservative Media isn't promoting holiday cheer and goodwill

{NAME}, It’s no great revelation that Conservative Media didn’t spend this promoting holiday cheer and goodwill, but, rather, Fox News and OANN and Newsmax spent it promoting baseless conspiracy theories, attacking Democrats on nonsense economic grounds, and just generally saying whatever is necessary to gin up outrage among its gullible base. But here at Lede Progress, we don’t sit idly by while the Right-Wing media apparatus spews cynical propaganda in obvious efforts to fundraise off of resentment. We shine a light on their tactics, so they’ll have a harder time denying the true cynicism behind what they do. That’s why we’re sharing this week’s top stories with you. – LP Staff The Economy is Booming A quick look at the easy dismantling of one of Conservative Media’s favorite false narratives: that Democrats are bad for the economy. “So the economy isn’t falling apart? It’s actually…surging? Somebody’s got to tell the Right-Wing Media, because surely they’ll want to know that they’re pushing a demonstrably false narrative that Biden and the Democrats are putting forward a [Socialist]( agenda that is sure to lead America into economic ruin. Remember how [the same was true]( under President Obama?” [READ MORE]( Not Closed for Business Another of Conservative Media’s false narratives put to the test: this time regarding Biden’s fake plans for “Forever Lockdowns.” “And that’s just a tiny sample of what they’re putting out there, every day, day after day. Because, as The New York Times notes in this (rather obvious) article, the GOP playbook regarding Covid is simple: [Fight covid mandates, then blame Biden as cases rise]( [READ MORE]( On the Problem of January 6: Denialism and Conspiracy Theories A simple breakdown of a complex problem: why Conservative media’s most consistent viewers are also the most likely Americans to be taken in by conspiracy theorists, hucksters, and frauds. “Because it’s sort of built into the core tenets of conservative ideology: the two most predictive factors the AJPS study identifies w/r/t conspiracy theory endorsement are 1. Close engagement with partisan politics or consumption of political news, and 2. Low levels of ambient trust in political institutions.” [READ MORE]( Lede Progress is a progressive, digital-first media organization dedicated to moving forward the progressive agenda that will foster a more equitable, just, and prosperous America. With over 100,000 grassroots supporters, our movement is on the frontlines combating right-wing media lies, far-right extremism, and expanding the reach of progressive messaging through digital and social media channels. We rely completely on progressive grassroots support to fight for our shared values. [Please, pitch in today to help get the progressive message out.]( [Facebook]( Contributions or gifts to Lede Progress are not deductible for income tax purposes. [go.ledeprogress.org]( Paid for by Lede Progress Lede Progress PO Box 15845 Washington, DC 20003 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](.