Media misuse of 'hard-right' label risks normalizing extremist views, study says
Phys.org • 2/3/2026
Summary
A study published in the journal European Political Science indicates that leading English-language news outlets often misuse the term "hard-right" to describe far-right political movements. This misuse may soften the extremist image of these movements and enhance their electoral appeal. The research, conducted by Dr. Georgios Samaras from King's College London's School for Government, analyzed 140 articles from seven outlets published between 2022 and 2025.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
14d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
336
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier1% (0.5^336/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^336/48 = 0.007813) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 14 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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