California Bill Supporting Journalists Passes Amid Facebook ‘Bullying Threat’
The platform’s parent company has claimed it would be “forced” to remove news content if AB 886 passes.
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.”
Boston University President Accuses Students of ‘the Cancel Culture’ for Booing Warner Bros. Head
David Zaslav’s May 2023 appearance at the university drew widespread attention — and heckling.
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.
Did a Banner for This Juneteenth Event Feature Two White People?
Organizers in Greenville, South Carolina backtracked after questions from residents.
‘Eugenicist Victim Blaming’: Disability Experts Criticize Story Painting COVID-19 as Near ‘Endemic’
KGO-TV cited a source saying the U.S. should expect “100,000 to 250,000” seniors and immunocompromised deaths a year.
Anthony Bourdain on Henry Kissinger
As Henry Kissinger’s 100th birthday approached, an old Anthony Bourdain quote on the former diplomat’s legacy resurfaced.