Payton Armstrong | Media Matters for America

Payton Armstrong is a researcher at Media Matters, where she has worked since July 2020. She has a bachelor’s degree in government from Smith College.

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Broadcast news failed to mention crucial context in coverage of Colorado Springs shooting at LGBTQ nightclub

11/23/22 2:37 PM EST
Right-wing media erupt in conspiracy theories after GOP losses in Arizona

11/17/22 10:38 AM EST
Right-wing extremists and conspiracy theorists are spreading hate on Twitter with their newly purchased blue check marks

11/10/22 6:05 PM EST
Exit polls and ballot measures prove mainstream pundits wrong and show abortion is a winning issue

11/10/22 5:13 PM EST
CNN's new morning show promoted right-wing talking points about the election during its first week on air

11/07/22 6:01 PM EST
Fox News fawns over election denier and Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake

10/26/22 4:18 PM EDT
Pennsylvania gubernatorial hopeful Doug Mastriano to appear at QAnon-linked conference

10/21/22 5:32 PM EDT
In two key midterm races, local outlets enable GOP backsliding on extreme abortion positions

10/21/22 11:43 AM EDT
“Go woke, go broke”: Right-wing media call for boycotting PayPal over proposed misinformation policy

10/14/22 4:52 PM EDT
Disastrous CBS News interview with Arizona GOP candidate Mark Finchem is filled with falsehoods and conspiracy theories

10/07/22 7:40 PM EDT
Prominent QAnon and right-wing media figures use Konnech CEO’s arrest to push baseless claims of election fraud

10/05/22 7:28 PM EDT
Doug Mastriano avoids credible outlets for interviews with antisemites, QAnon conspiracy theorists, and pro-insurrectionists

10/04/22 12:56 PM EDT