Cindy Otis
Cindy L. Otis is a disinformation expert and a former CIA officer. She is the author of “True or False: A CIA Analyst’s Guide to Spotting Fake News” and “At the Speed of Lies,” a YA novel. Follow her on Instagram @thecindyotis.
Politics
What Are Deepfakes and How Can They Be Dangerous?
These altered images and videos can be super convincing.
Voices
This Novel Shows Exactly How Fast Misinformation Spreads
It's fiction, but the lessons are real.
Mental Health
How to Spot Conspiracy Theories
Disinformation and conspiracies are contributing to brutal violence. Here's what you need to know.
Politics
Why Jeff Sessions's Resignation May Be Sketchier Than You Think
It could be part of a larger Trump administration agenda.
Politics
What Does the Manafort Verdict ACTUALLY Mean for Trump?
He may not be able to be indicted while serving as president.
Politics
This Alleged Russian Spy Was Courting the NRA and GOP
Maria Butina, 29, was just charged with conspiring against the U.S. and acting as a secret agent.
Politics
Republicans Say It Would Be “Sexist” for Democrats to Not Vote for Gina Haspel
Here’s what to know about the Trump nominee for director of the CIA.
Politics
Jared Kushner No Longer Has Top Secret Security Clearance
More than 30 White House aides were also downgraded.
Politics
The FBI Just Indicted 13 Russians for Election Interference
They are charged with conspiring to defraud the United States, among other charges.
Politics
Trump Wants Even More Nuclear Weapons in the U.S. Arsenal
The government plans to develop two new types of nukes.
Politics
What's Really Inside the Secret Memo Everyone Is Talking About
Trump allowed for its release.
Politics
The Government Just Reauthorized This Controversial Surveillance Act
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is controversial.
Politics
What Obstruction of Justice Actually Means
For people who aren't very stable geniuses (and a few who are).
Politics
People Across the Middle East Are Protesting Trump's Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's Capital
Some of the protests have been violent.
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Politics
All the Regions Where U.S. Military Troops Are Deployed
They're currently stationed in more than 170 countries.
Politics
Why Trump's Disagreement With the U.S. Intelligence Community Could Be Dangerous
This is what they disagree on.
Politics
The Far-Right is Gaining Power in These 5 Countries
Some xenophobic groups are gaining serious power.
Politics
What Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump Using Private Emails REALLY Means
A former CIA analyst explains.
Politics
Are Americans Safer Since 9/11?
A former CIA intelligence analyst explores how security has changed.
Politics
Driving a Car Into a Crowd of People on Purpose IS Terrorism
A former CIA intelligence analyst explains.