Ashley Babbitt Fundraiser Controversy
The story only appeared in one publication that is well known for its disinformation and shoddy reporting.
Fact Checks
Did a Banner for This Juneteenth Event Feature Two White People?
Organizers in Greenville, South Carolina backtracked after questions from residents.
Anthony Bourdain on Henry Kissinger
As Henry Kissinger’s 100th birthday approached, an old Anthony Bourdain quote on the former diplomat’s legacy resurfaced.
‘Only 11 People’ Responsible for Majority of ‘Book Ban’ Requests?
A May 2023 PEN America analysis of “book ban” requests found that most were filed by just eleven people.
Ann Coulter NAACP Tweet
After the NAACP issued a travel warning for the state of Florida, a tweet attributed to right-wing commentator Ann Coulter began circulating.
Rashid Buttar of the ‘Disinformation Dozen’ Reportedly Dies
Buttar came to prominence as a spreader of health disinformation; news of his purported death came only from fellow purveyors of falsehoods.
Rep. Jack Kimble: ‘A Whopping 25% of American Students Are in the Bottom …’
A popular May 2023 Reddit post featured a tweet about American education, attributed to “Rep. Jack Kimble.”
Anti-Immigrant Claims Involving Homeless ‘Veterans’ Fall Apart
A New York state lawmaker has recanted allegations that came from a veterans’ group.
Was ‘Citi Bike Karen’ Right All Along, as Evidenced by a Receipt?
Viral posts confidently claimed that a New York City nurse dubbed “Citi Bike Karen” was “right all along” but didn’t link to corroborating information.
Disney ‘Pulls Plug’ on Billion Dollar Florida Campus
Ongoing tensions between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) continued in May 2023, as the corporation withdrew a slated billion-dollar project.