Democrats, the party of unabashed gaslighters, backed by billions in corporate dark money are propping up fake news publications who's sole purpose is to push propaganda ahead of midterms elections
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Reader beware: “Heavily slanted” outlets in NC pretend to be legit news
“Local” websites with official-sounding names are cropping up and masquerading as legitimate news sites in cities across the country, including in North Carolina. They’ll publish evergreen stories about mundane issues like “beautiful beaches” — but also slanted stories about political figures and controversial issues.
Why it matters: With the proliferation of news and opinions online, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for regular readers to decipher real news from partisan slant (and even conspiracy theories).

The existence of such outlets erodes trust in traditional media, experts say.
What’s more, prominent political candidates and businesspeople — who wield massive influence — have cited such sources recently

Zoom out: A network of at least 51 locally branded news sites has popped up since last year under names like the Milwaukee Metro Times, the Mecklenburg Herald and the Tri-City Record, our Axios Local colleagues recently reported.

They’re run by a company affiliated with the American Independent, a Washington-based progressive news outfit that was launched by a Democratic operative.
The sites put out “heavily slanted political news aimed at boosting Democratic midterm candidates and attacking Republican opponents,” Axios reported.
There are three in North Carolina: the Mecklenburg Herald, The Piedmont Tribune and Triangle News.