‘Memento Homo’ and Untrustworthy Google Results
A rapidly changing search landscape led to a satirical tweet (“memento homo”) being presented by Google as a citation for a falsehood in June 2023.
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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.
Joe Biden’s 2024 Campaign Site Uses ‘Dark Brandon’ Meme
U.S. President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election campaign website surprised visitors with its use of the “Dark Brandon” meme.
Einstein ‘Capitalism As It Exists Today’ Quote
A long-circulating quote meme attributed commentary about capitalism as the “source of evils” to Albert Einstein.
NBC Sports Presenter Takes Up Right-Wing ‘Litter Boxes’ Smear
Tony Dungy has a history of supporting anti-LGBTQ causes.
Tennessee Lawmaker Switches From School ‘Litter Box’ Hoax to ‘Leashes’ Narrative
Janice Bowling’s claims have been debunked at the local and national level.
Robin Williams: ‘Politicians Should Wear Sponsor Jackets’ Like NASCAR Drivers …
A long-circulating joke about politicians wearing “sponsor jackets” was attributed to comedian and actor Robin Williams in a viral tweet.
George Santos Hand Gesture
House freshman Rep.-elect George Santos (R) appeared to use a white supremacist hand signal during a vote for House Speaker.
How to Fight Disinformation — Part V: Resilience Targeting
The potential for hybrid threats lurk in every disaster and narrative in a world being reshaped by a changing climate, but their malign influence can be stopped or slowed with some effort from the public at large.
‘Florida Female Student Athletes Have to Report Their Menstrual History to Play’
Claims that Florida’s female student athletes were made to report their menstrual histories appeared in October 2022.