‘Daughter of MLK and Coretta Scott King Posted This Advice as the Next Six Months are Going to Get Real’
In July 2020, a list containing advice attributed to Bernice King began circulating on Facebook.
Politics
‘Ending White Privilege Intersects Ending Jewish Privilege’ Flyer
An image getting passed around as evidence of left-wing anti-Semitism actually appears to have originated in a forum notorious for far-right content.
Is There a Painting of J. Marion Sims’ Experiments on Black Women at the Alabama State Capitol?
A popular Facebook post misstated the location of the painting depicting the gynecologist’s work.
Did the Trump Campaign Post a Symbol Used by Nazis to Mark Political Prisoners?
The campaign pointed to an online vendor to argue that its ad depicted a “widely used” anti-fascist symbol.
Is It Illegal to Film Police in Tucson, Arizona?
The ACLU says that local officials provided them with misleading information about Ordinance 11746.
Did the Mayor of Buffalo Call 75-year-old Martin Gugino ‘an Agitator’?
Local and state leaders clashed over the police’s violent handling of the longtime activist.
Did Joe Biden’s Website Mention ‘Letting Palestinians Off the Hook for Their Choices’?
If you visited Biden’s site on May 27 2020, you might not find a widely circulated quote about Israel and “letting Palestinians off the hook for their choices.”
Was Kroger Demanding that Employees Return Emergency Pay?
A letter posted online brought the supermarket chain’s treatment of its workers under increased scrutiny.
Did Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Admit That Reopening Businesses Would Lead to More COVID-19 Cases?
Audio from the governor’s conference call with state lawmakers surfaced after a two-day spike in infections statewide.
Did Dolly Parton Help Fund Research for a COVID-19 Treatment?
The singer made news twice over for her $1 million donation to researchers at Vanderbilt.
