New Study is Last Call for Disinformation about ‘Healthy’ Moderate Drinking
The new research debunks the long-standing “French paradox” theory about wine.
2023
‘Woke Free Tampons’ and ‘Period Poverty’ in the United States
After legislators debated about providing menstrual hygiene products in Idaho schools, articles addressed the effect of periods on absenteeism.
Twitter Adds ‘State-Affiliated Media’ Label to NPR
The label came amid controversy around Twitter owner Elon Musk’s plan to start charging organizations monthly subscriptions for a “verified” badge.
The Disinformation Panic Around ‘Boycotting’ Dylan Mulvaney and Bud Light
The trans actress’ campaign with the beer brand spawned a predictable online narrative.
‘Ohio’s Strict New Voter ID Law’ Tweet
Bills aiming to suppress voting passed through many statehouses after the 2020 election, leading to restrictive new laws in states like Ohio.
Tennessee Republicans Move to Expel Democratic Colleagues Following Gun Control Protest
In April 2023, as the nation was distracted by Donald Trump’s indictment, three Tennessee lawmakers were targeted for “expulsion” over a gun control protest.
Lauren Boebert ‘We Are Not A Democracy’ Quote
In March 2023, a popular tweet shared to Reddit suggested that the right-wing legislator said of the United States of America: “We are not a democracy, so maybe quit with that.”
San Jose Police Union ‘Grandma’ Charged in Federal Fentanyl Shipping Probe
Authorities said Joanne Segovia used union shipping information for the scheme.
2013 Video of Pat Robertson Discussing Transgender People Resurfaces
In March 2023, a decade-old clip of right-wing evangelist Pat Robertson discussing transgender people recirculated on social media.
DeSantis, Disney, and the ‘Rule Against Perpetuities’
In March 2023, an ongoing conflict between Florida’s governor and Disney re-entered the news cycle.