‘Here’s to Politicians Using TikTok Properly’
Florida politician Ken Russell (D) received praise for leveraging the platform and garnering engagement without trying to frighten or alarm young voters in his district — and elsewhere.
Can Pregnant Women Get Divorced in Missouri?
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, social media posts indicated that divorces in Missouri are not granted if one of the spouses is pregnant.
‘Elderly Couple Accidentally Burns House Down During Sex Game Involving WW2 Flamethrower’
Be wary of “news screenshots” without a link to the underlying article.
EU Parliament Roe v. Wade Resolution Vote
In July 2022, the European Parliament voted to condemn the United States Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Astronaut Charlie Duke’s Family Photo on the Moon
Social media posts about astronaut Charlie Duke leaving a family photo on the moon circulated, fifty years later.
Did All House Republicans Vote Down a Measure to Monitor White Supremacists in the Military?
Social media posts suggested all Republican lawmakers voted against a measure to prepare a report on white supremacist and neo-Nazi activity in the military.
‘BMW Charging for Heated Seats’
A popular tweet’s claim that BMW planned to charge for heated seats via subscription isn’t quite Black Mirror material, but it still didn’t sit well with social media users.
‘Mammatus Clouds in South Dakota’ Viral Pic
A real July 2022 news story about green clouds under a green sky during extreme weather in South Dakota led to the recirculation of an older image.
NYC Nuclear Attack Emergency PSA
In July 2022, the New York City Emergency Management Department issued a public service announcement involving preparedness for a nuclear attack.
Fentanyl on Dollar Bills, and Facebook
Warnings about fentanyl on dollar bills make for good social media storytelling, but it’s unlikely anyone would “overdose” on fentanyl in that fashion.