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    Fake News Is an Old Problem

    by Amos Zeeberg Nov 30, 2016 5 minutes

    In a presidential campaign that seemed to break rules of political decorum daily, one of the more alarming developments was the rise of a new kind of media: fake news. “Obama FURIOUS After Judge Jeanine Calls Him A Terrorist On Live TV!!!” proclaimed TrumpVision365.com, a fake-news site run by. “STOP HER NOW: Hillary Is Trying To Steal The Election Through Arizona!” blared a fake-news site . “The Amish In America Commit Their Vote To Donald Trump; Guaranteeing Him A Presidential Victory,” according to a parody site whose . As fraudulent news came to widespread attention, some people worried that it was a serious problem, potentially a threat to democracy, which depends on informed citizens. There was even some conjecture that it might have changed the outcome of the election.

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