Racked with pain, one man turns to a right-wing “miracle” cure

"Medbeds" are a popular conspiracy theory shared on Patriot Party News.

View in browser|nytimes.com August 2, 2024 Far-right media platforms have grown in both size and influence, creating an ecosystem of disinformation. With Patriot Party News, one man found a sense of community, and a space to deal with his chronic pain. The site's conspiracy theories led him to the "medbed," a device many believed could cure any disease. Janie Osborne for The New York Times "They're here, and they can heal anything," one believer claimed, without evidence. → Sign Up for The Great Read On weekdays and Sundays, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018