Partisans Undermine Shared Reality Despite Evidence

Slate columnist Molly Olmstead argues on Jan. 9, 2026 that partisan loyalties—not deepfakes—are fracturing shared reality, citing the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good and efforts to rewrite Jan. 6. She notes bystander videos clearly show Good being shot while driving away, yet political actors and officials swiftly promoted alternative narratives. The piece warns this dynamic undermines accountability and hampers collective problem-solving.
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