Daniel Everett and the Amazonian Tribe that ‘Deconverted’ Him
The former missionary has gone on to advocate not only for atheism, but also for the Pirahã tribe’s linguistic diversity.
Facebook Antitrust Investigation Expands to 47 Attorneys General
The social media platform is also facing probes from two federal agencies.
California Law Limiting Freelance Publication Options Could Face Legal Threat
AB5 — introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez — goes into effect in January 2020.
The Anti-Semitic Origins of ‘You Cannot Legislate the Poor Into Prosperity’
A quote attributed to an evangelical leader actually originated with a Holocaust denier.
MIT Science Professor Accused of Spreading Disinformation Resigns From Science Journal
Theodore Postol stepped down after a top scientific journal announced it would not publish a paper that sharply contradicted findings from a United Nations group.
Did Trump Send a Letter Telling Erdogan, ‘Don’t Be a Fool’?
The letter was sent two days after the United States announced it would not support a group of Kurdish allies.
ABC News Yanks ‘Slaughter in Syria’ Video Revealed as YouTube Clip Filmed in Kentucky
The segment aired on two network news shows before finally being pulled.
Did Charlie Chaplin Say ‘Love Is Enough to Get Everything Done’?
The official site representing the late star’s family refuted a quote attributed to him on various sites.
Trump Administration Rushes To Distance Itself From Massacre Video at Far-Right ‘Meme Event’
The White House claimed that the president “strongly condemns” the video, even though he had not seen it.
The ‘Inspirational’ History of KFC’s Colonel Sanders
The “finger-lickin’ good” restaurateur’s actual life was much messier and more colorful than the memes would have you believe.
