The Lab-Theory Cover-Up: When Truth Serves Prejudice

Rarely has the press corps been so dismissive of something about which it knew so little.

We’ve all seen this phenomenon. First comes the initial report. Next come the initial reactions. And, then, the moment there is space to be filled, a certain sort of person begins crossing his fingers, bowing his head in mock prayer, and saying, in effect, “Please let the killer have whatever collection of immutable characteristics and political beliefs is likely to allow me to advance my worldview online.”

Typically, this behavior is described as “ghoulish.”...