‘First Day of School’ Picture After Mississippi ICE Raid
A massive immigration raid in Mississippi in August 2019 left many children alone or in the care of strangers on the first day of school.
2019 ‘Reported Cases of Flesh Eating Bacteria’ Map on Facebook
A Facebook post with a map of purported flesh-eating bacteria cases was shared thousands of times, but is it accurate?
‘Last Year Guns Killed’ Protest Sign
A protest sign from 2018 claims that “last year,” guns killed more than 10,000 Americans and compared that statistic to gun deaths in other countries.
Did Police in Texas Attach a ‘Leash’ to a Black Man’s Handcuffs?
A photograph of a black man on a leash being led by a white police officer spread virally on social media.
Is This an Accurate Picture of 2019’s Mass Shooters?
As the American public started to discuss white supremacist-linked violence in the context of mass shootings, a image showing dozens of people purportedly responsible began to circulate.
DJ Cooper ‘Pregnant’?
A viral Facebook post suggested that a male basketball player’s urine test for drugs returned a positive result — for pregnancy.
Are El Paso Mass Shooting Victims or Their Families Avoiding Hospitals for Fear of Immigration Enforcement?
In the hours after a mass shooting in Texas, rumors appeared that victims and families were too fearful of border authorities to visit hospitals in El Paso.
Is This ‘a Feminist’ Exposing Herself to Students During a Field Trip?
An image taken deliberately out of its context was used as outrage-bait on Twitter and blogs.
Is Someone Putting Nair in Hair Conditioner Bottles?
A harrowing Facebook post claims that a woman’s hair fell out in clumps because of conditioner adulterated with a chemical depilatory.
Is OfficeMax Selling Bullet-Resistant Backpacks?
A Facebook post about back-to-school bullet-resistant backpacks went viral, sparking debate and discussion.