Georgia GOP Chair ‘Just Following Orders’ Defense
A popular May 2023 Reddit post claimed that David Shafer was “just following orders” during the chaotic aftermath of the 2020 election.
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Keystone Pipeline Kansas Leak
A viral tweet in January 2023 indicated that a rupture in the Keystone Pipeline inflicted environmental damage in Kansas in December 2022.
The Online Trick to ‘Send Student Loan Debt Collectors Packing’
What looks like a satisfying debt hack in reality has very limited applications.
‘It’s Been Illegal for Employers to Forbid Workers From Discussing Their Pay For the Last 86 Years, Since the National Labor Relations Act of 1935’
Amid ongoing social media discourse about labor issues, a tweet claiming that it is “illegal for employers to forbid workers from discussing their pay” went viral.
‘$60 Women’s Self-Defense Kit Sold by a Black-Owned Business’ Facebook Post
A viral post shows myriad self-defense tools concealed among feminine personal items.
Did University of Findlay Students Discover a Chemical Compound that Kills Glioblastoma?
Post and tweets contained claims that student researchers had made a major brain cancer discovery, which were immediately followed by conspiracy theories.
Bots, Trolls Propelled Faux ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Controversy
The “Star Wars” franchise was not immune from the sort of controversy that has seeped into every tiny nook and cranny of the American public discourse, thanks to the ubiquity of social media and those who wish to exploit conflicts in order to create chaos. In that vein, the film Star Wars: The Last Jedi was …
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Airline passengers who gave up their seats for U.S. Soldiers-Truth!
The Airline Passengers Who Gave up Their Seats in Baltimore for Returning U.S. Soldiers from Iraq-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A touching story about a hectic travel day at Baltimore airport when already stressed passengers gave up their seats to U.S. soldiers who were home for a 14-day leave from Iraq. The Truth: The writer …
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US Budget Deficit
The landscape of the United States' fiscal policy presents a complex picture of economic challenges and opportunities. As we navigate through budget deficits, taxation equity, social program funding, and debt servicing challenges, a comprehensive understanding emerges. This narrative sheds light on the balance required to sustain the nation's economic health while striving for social justice …
‘Democrats Tried to Slip a Law Banning Pledge of Allegiance Into Aid Package’
If you’ve seen a lot of posts claiming that the Democratic Party tried to sneak a Pledge of Allegiance ban into a financial aid package, you’re not alone.