DeSantis, Disney, and the ‘Rule Against Perpetuities’
In March 2023, an ongoing conflict between Florida’s governor and Disney re-entered the news cycle.
FDA Approves Narcan for Over-The-Counter Sales
In March 2023, the Food and Drug Administration approved sales of Narcan without a prescription. What is Narcan?
Wyoming, Obamacare, and Abortion Bans
A popular post to Reddit’s r/LeopardsAteMyFace discussed a proposed abortion ban in Wyoming, and the anti-Obamacare law that “blocked” it.
Texas Journalists Rally to Save Progressive Magazine
The Texas Observer staff has successfully prevented its shutdown following an enormously successful GoFundMe campaign.
‘Ruby Bridges’ Movie Banned in Florida School
Social media discourse focused on the purported ban at a Florida school of a film about racism.
Google Maps ‘Shooting in Nashville’ Marker
After a March 2023 school shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, screenshots of a Google Maps “dart” circulated.
Is Ohio State University Advising Students Against Voting in Person on Election Day for Reasons Related to Financial Aid?
In March 2023, a popular tweet indicated that students at Ohio State University were cautioned about voting and its effects on financial aid.
Sun Tzu ‘Rule Over Ashes’ Quote
What sounded like an eerily prescient quote by a Chinese military philosopher about a wish to “rule over the ashes” spread virally in March 2023.
A Recent History of George Soros Conspiracy Theories
Donald Trump’s foghorn smear of Alvin Bragg relies on a long-standing antisemitic trope.
Donald Trump Holds Rally in Waco, 30 Years After Waco Siege
The disgraced former United States president scheduled a rally in Waco, Texas — three decades after dozens of Branch Davidians died in a lengthy standoff.