Were 94 Percent of COVID-19 Deaths Caused by ‘Underlying Conditions’?
A spate of false posts and stories pushed a claim downplaying the deadliness of the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Facebook Blames Lack of Training For Spread of Kenosha ‘Militia’ Gang Content
At least one employee voiced concern that white supremacist content still “reeks” across the platform.
Did Someone Organize an Online Fundraiser for the Kenosha Murder Suspect?
A short-lived donation page appeared online amid the suspect’s arrest in Illinois.
‘You do NOT DIVIDE the deaths into the total population. EVER! NEVER!’
Despite what definitive-sounding social media posts might claim, calculating the COVID-19 death rate is not “simple.”
‘A Pound of Flesh’: Facebook’s Provides Little Explanation for Anti-Fascist Takedown
The platform would not say why pages for “It’s Going Down” and other groups were removed.
Was There a Potential COVID-19 Outbreak at a Las Vegas Strip Club?
An entrepreneur’s tweet brought extra attention to a post from a blog that publishes nothing but satire.
Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ‘Ignore’ Joe Biden During Her DNC Appearance?
The New York lawmaker ripped NBC News for a headline distorting her remarks on Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Is ‘Maskne’ a Sign of a Lung Infection?
Flailing conspiracy theorists’ latest attempt to gin up paranoia around face coverings involved skin rashes.
‘Have You Ever Seen a LOCKED Mailbox at the USPS? Now You Have’
The spread of a photo of mailboxes in Burbank, California further fueled concern over the agency’s independence.
Can You Have Your Mail-In Ballot Delivered as First Class Mail?
A Twitter user’s suggestion drew attention amid rapidly escalating concerns about access to voting.
