1967, CIA had memo about using “conspiracy theorist” term to discredit questioners of the Warren Commission.

In the 45 years before the CIA memo came out, the phrase appeared in WaPo and NYT only 50 times(Once a Year). In the 45 years after, the phrase appeared 2,630 times (Once a week)

Abby Martin talks to Lance deHaven-Smith, Florida State University professor and author of ‘Conspiracy Theory in America’, about some of the US’ most controversial events and how labeling truth-seekers as ‘conspiracy theorists’ damages democracy.

For further reading, here is an excerpt from Kevin R. Ryan’s excellent article, Do we need another 9/11 conspiracy theory?