‘If the Minimum Wage Increased at the Rate of Productivity Since 1960, It’d Be $24 Today—Not $7.25’
A Twitter screenshot on Imgur claimed that had the minimum wage been indexed to productivity after 1960, it would be $24 (not $7.25) in 2021.
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‘US Student Loans Cost the Government over $60B More to Service Than They Bring in a Year’
Ongoing discourse about student loan repayment included a tweet claiming American student loans cost more to service than they yield in payments each year.
Comedian Reveals Himself as Creator of Viral ‘Darla From Amazon’ Twitter Account
Robbie Appleton says a push for unionization at one facility was on his mind in playing an “ambassador” online.
Did 20 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses ‘Go Missing’?
A January 2021 news story drew more attention toward former United States President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and his purported efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Is Trump the Only United States President to Have Never Once Hit a 50 Percent Approval Rating?
A tweet shared to Imgur maintained that Donald Trump was set to leave as the lowest-rated president in Gallup’s history.
Would $50,000 of Student Debt Forgiveness Be a ‘Massive Tax Increase’ for Americans?
Sen. Chuck Schumer called on President-Elect Joe Biden to cancel student debt in January 2021, prompting claims that the plan represented “a massive tax increase” for Americans.
‘Mitt Romney Asked To Lead Health And Human Services In Biden Administration: Report’
The Daily Wire published, then deleted an article claiming Mitt Romney was asked to lead Health and Human Services for the Biden administration, a claim originating with a “satirical” website.
Can You Have Your Mail-In Ballot Delivered as First Class Mail?
A Twitter user’s suggestion drew attention amid rapidly escalating concerns about access to voting.
Does H.R. 5717 Require That Gun Owners Be Licensed by the Government?
Social media users misconstrued the language of a gun safety bill introduced in January 2020.
Did Joe Biden Say He Would Veto a ‘Medicare for All’ Bill?
Criticism swirled around the Democratic presidential candidate after an interview on MSNBC.
