Political conspiracy theories have long found receptive audiences in the U.S., often on the fringes of society. Among the best-known today is QAnon, a set of fabricated claims that a group of Satan-worshiping pedophiles controls American politics and media. At its center is an anonymous oracle known as “Q.” New book by Nieman Fellow explores pain, frustration in efforts to help loved ones break free of hold of conspiracy theorists.
Christina Pazzanese is a staff writer for the Harvard Gazette, focusing on national issues in the United States. She also writes for other publications such as Phys.org, Harvard's Belfer Center, and has been featured in The Journalist's Resource. Christina covers a wide range of topics including technology, politics, social issues, and women's advancement in the workplace.