Arizona Alerts DOJ After Complaints About Right-Wing Ballot ‘Watchers’
The “camo clad people” were allegedly part of a group that claimed to be “geo-tracking” early voters.
Politics
Gov. Ron Desantis ‘Made Voting Easier in Certain Florida Counties Battered by Hurricane Ian – But Only Republican-Leaning Ones’?
An October 2022 Imgur post suggested that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) expanded voting access due to the aftermath of Hurricane Ian — but in a highly partisan fashion.
‘Jimmy Carter Unveiling Solar Panels Atop the White House. Ronald Reagan Removed Them 2 Years Later’
In October 2022, a popular Reddit post displayed a photograph that purportedly showed former U.S. President Jimmy Carter unveiling solar panels on the White House during his administration.
Elected Officials Spread Questionable Claims of ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’
Lawmakers are calling for more funding to fight a danger that experts have repeatedly said is vastly exaggerated.
Did Hillary Clinton Praise Italy’s New Fascist Leader?
Remarks from political figure and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton published in Italy in September 2022 received attention and criticism from Americans, thanks to a tweet parsing out two remarks regarding Italy’s incoming far right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni. The tweet, which has since been deleted, featured two quotes from Clinton: “The election …
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California Attorney General Seizes Control of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Investigation of Local Officials
Rob Bontas’ office said Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s actions had “raised serious questions.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis Sued for ‘Fraudulent and Illegal Scheme’ Against Immigrants
The governor also faces an investigation from a Texas sheriff for shipping around fifty migrants to Martha’s Vineyard.
Arrests of Anti-Monarchy Protesters
In the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, reports of protesters arrested in the UK circulated on social media.
‘No On Oz’
A well-placed photo alteration made the right-wing television personality the butt of a visual joke.
Rep. Jim Banks Tweet: ‘Student Loan Forgiveness Undermines’ Military Recruiting
Among viral reactions to the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan was the Indiana Republican’s tweet about the move potentially discouraging military enlistment.