‘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.
‘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.”
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.
FDA Approves Narcan for Over-The-Counter Sales
In March 2023, the Food and Drug Administration approved sales of Narcan without a prescription. What is Narcan?
Wyoming, Obamacare, and Abortion Bans
A popular post to Reddit’s r/LeopardsAteMyFace discussed a proposed abortion ban in Wyoming, and the anti-Obamacare law that “blocked” it.
‘Ruby Bridges’ Movie Banned in Florida School
Social media discourse focused on the purported ban at a Florida school of a film about racism.