‘During WWII, Lipstick Became a Sign of Patriotism’
A piece of fashion-related wartime history circulated again on social media in August 2020.
Did a Dallas Teacher Call the Kenosha Homicide Suspect a ‘Hero for the Modern Age’?
The Wisconsin teen was listed alongside civil rights leaders — and one of the people he killed.
Did Joe Biden Receive Five Deferments During the Vietnam War?
He did — but counter to some claims, the former vice president’s asthma diagnosis was not kept secret prior to 2020.
Did Josie Huang Identify Herself as Press While Being Arrested?
The reporter’s cell phone captured video debunking the claims by Los Angeles County authorities.
Is Facebook Offering to Pay Conservatives to Delete Their Accounts?
A right-wing page post misconstrued an upcoming study by the social media platform.
Did NFL Fans Boo During a ‘Moment of Unity’?
The jeering was captured on videos that quickly spread online.
Did the USPS Order the Removal of 671 Mail-Sorting Machines?
The figures listed in a graphic spreading online match those in a document sent to union leadership.
‘You Do Know that Eliminating the Payroll Tax Defunds Social Security, Don’t You?’
The effects of a plan pushed by Trump depend on whether there is legislation passed to cover that cost.
‘I Plan to Lead Another Non-Violent March Tomorrow’
A famous 1967 cartoon about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gained new attention in August 2020.
Conspiracy Forums Amplify Russian Troll Site’s ‘Laundry List’ of Arrested Politicians
Facebook users were irate to find their “source” had already been banned on the platform.
