The term “misinformation” has been bandied about by many, especially on the left, as a threat to the Republic. Donald Trump may have popularized the term “fake news,” but most recently the charge of “misinformation” has emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic. Policy-makers have proposed many ways to confront the problem, but Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent legislation is by far the most aggressive, oppressive, and — yes — fascist of them all.
Newsom this past week signed A.B. 2098, a California bill intended to stop the spread of misinformation regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Stating that Covid-19 remains a public-health emergency, the legislature declared the following:
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