‘Last Year Guns Killed’ Protest Sign
A protest sign from 2018 claims that “last year,” guns killed more than 10,000 Americans and compared that statistic to gun deaths in other countries.
Did Police in Texas Attach a ‘Leash’ to a Black Man’s Handcuffs?
A photograph of a black man on a leash being led by a white police officer spread virally on social media.
Is This an Accurate Picture of 2019’s Mass Shooters?
As the American public started to discuss white supremacist-linked violence in the context of mass shootings, a image showing dozens of people purportedly responsible began to circulate.
DJ Cooper ‘Pregnant’?
A viral Facebook post suggested that a male basketball player’s urine test for drugs returned a positive result — for pregnancy.
Are El Paso Mass Shooting Victims or Their Families Avoiding Hospitals for Fear of Immigration Enforcement?
In the hours after a mass shooting in Texas, rumors appeared that victims and families were too fearful of border authorities to visit hospitals in El Paso.
Is Donald Trump Deleting Anti-Immigrant Tweets?
In the hours after a mass shooter at a mall in El Paso, Texas left at least 22 people dead, rumors flew that the President of the United States was deleting relevant tweets.
Is This ‘a Feminist’ Exposing Herself to Students During a Field Trip?
An image taken deliberately out of its context was used as outrage-bait on Twitter and blogs.
Is Someone Putting Nair in Hair Conditioner Bottles?
A harrowing Facebook post claims that a woman’s hair fell out in clumps because of conditioner adulterated with a chemical depilatory.
Is OfficeMax Selling Bullet-Resistant Backpacks?
A Facebook post about back-to-school bullet-resistant backpacks went viral, sparking debate and discussion.
Did Lemons Evolve Naturally?
A meme about the “when life gives you lemons” adage claims that the sour citrus fruits were originally created by humans.
