This essay on conspiracy theories on left and right by @cjsnowdon in @Quillette is well worth reading. It goes far beyond simply using conspiracist as a throwaway insult. Great examples. And it helps explain why the reaction of Cadwalladr's supporters is so at odds with reality.
RT @cjsnowdon: “Cadwalladr had already made public apologies to Banks but neither this nor the fact that she had dropped the “truth defence” in court, nor even that she had to pay damages …

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Fox_Claire/status/1659834107596099585