The Amanda Gorman Banned Book Controversy, Explained
Yes, Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” was banned at a Florida school in May 2023, per Miami-Dade Schools.
The ‘Donald J. Trump Resuscitation Room’ at the White Plains Hospital
A photograph of a “Donald J. Trump Resuscitation Room” was shared on Twitter in June 2023.
Florida Judge Hinkle Grants Gender-Affirming Care Injunction: ‘Gender Identity is Real’
On June 6 2023, Florida Judge Robert L. Hinkle issued a ruling in support of access to gender-affirming care in the state.
NYPD ‘ACAB’ Pride Car
In June 2023, images of a New York Police Department (NYPD) “Pride” car with “All Colors Are Beautiful” emerged on social media.
In a Friday News Dump, YouTube Announces Election Disinformation Policy Changes
In June 2023, YouTube issued a policy statement on 2020 election “misinformation,” what it calls disinformation.
Elon Musk’s Pride Tweet
Before Elon Musk complained about a “woke mind virus,” he tweeted in support of Pride month.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy: ‘A Child That Has No Job’
In May 2023, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) was quoted as saying “[we] might have a child that has no job … we’re going to encourage that person to get a job and have to go to work, which gives them worth and value.”
AOC Parody Account on Twitter Aims to Confuse
A “parody” account for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) was designed to look real; Elon Musk engaged with it to boost its visibility.
State Farm No Longer Insuring California Homes, Insurance Industry in Climate Crisis
Insurer State Farm issued a statement about the state of California — as other insurers acted on climate change and “risk.”
Ashley Babbitt Fundraiser Controversy
The story only appeared in one publication that is well known for its disinformation and shoddy reporting.