Wisconsin ‘Child Labor Laws’ Meme
In May 2022, a meme about Wisconsin child labor laws and a “labor shortage” spread virally.
Russian Ambassador to Poland Covered in Red Paint?
In May 2022, images appeared of Russia’s ambassador to Poland after protesters doused him in red paint.
Louisiana IUD Bill
As heated discourse over the fate of Roe v. Wade continued, claims that Louisiana was planning to criminalize IUDs appeared.
Was the Original Roe v. Wade Decision Leaked?
Discussion about the May 2022 leak of a draft decision by the Supreme Court included a thread of discourse suggesting the original Roe v. Wade decision was leaked in 1972.
What Percent of Americans Believe Abortion Should Be Illegal?
A Reddit user’s r/dataIsbeautiful chart suggested that the vast majority of Americans believe access to abortion should remain legal.
Trump’s Bogus DHS Chief Changed Intel on Russia That ‘Hurt’ Him: Report
One official said Chad Wolf asked him to focus more on China and Iran.
Russian State Media Claimed Ukraine Showed Signs of ‘Black Magic’ Use
A post from RIA Novosti claimed that signs of “black magic” were “found at the headquarters of the Ukrainian military.”
‘Domestic Supply of Infants’
Readers spotted a purported reference to a “domestic supply of infants” by Justice Alito in the footnotes of the leaked Roe draft in May 2022.
Can Congress Codify Roe v. Wade?
In May 2022, Sen. Bernie Sanders tweeted that Congress “must pass legislation that codifies Roe v. Wade as the law of the land in this country NOW.”
‘Sorry I Stole Your Car … Drove to Vinnytsia’ Ukraine
An uplifting post about a Ukrainian person who “stole” a car and contacted the owner after fleeing to Vinnytsia made the rounds in May 2022.