Michigan’s ‘Religious Freedom Restoration Act’
A bill would enable medical providers in Michigan to deny care to gay people based on religious beliefs.
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‘Obama Signed the SNAP Fairness Act of 2014’
A short-lived blog’s attempt at humor hinged on mocking the Obama administration — and the poor.
The National Economic Stabilization and Recovery Act-Fiction!
The National Economic Stabilization and Recovery Act (NESARA)–Fiction! Summary of eRumor:This is an eRumor that says there was secret legislation passed by congress and signed secretly by President Bill Clinton that would offer complete forgiveness of debts and abolish the Internal Revenue system. It was going to be announced on September 11 by …
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A police boycott over a murderer?-Truth!
The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Has Called for a Boycott of Supporters of Convicted Killer Mumia Abu-Jamal-Truth! Summary of eRumor: At a recent national meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police, it was decided by vote that people, products, or organizations associated with supporting killer Mumia Abu-Jamal will be boycotted. The Truth: This …
Use a steam iron on anthrax-Not Recommended!
Using a Steam Iron on Suspicious Letters Could Kill Anthrax–Truth! But Not Recommended! Summary of eRumor:A way to kill anthrax that comes in the mail: iron it with a steam iron. This email says bioterrorism expert Ken Alibek made that recommendation during a congressional hearing. He said that hot, moist steam ironed through …
A dying baby, a hot water bottle, a child's prayer, and a children's doll-Truth!
The Story of the Dying Baby, a Hot Water Bottle, A Child’s Prayer, and A Children’s Doll-Truth! Summary of eRumor: This email says it’s from a missionary in Africa who was dealing with a dying, premature baby who needed warmth, but the hot water bottle they would have used to make a home-spun incubator …
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Is There a Way of Knowing Whether a Story is False?
Are there common characteristics to eRumors, hoaxes, and urban legends that can tip us off that they may not be true? I used to confidently say yes and there are some factors about eRumors that are common, but, in my view, it has become more difficult to tell. I used to trust my “baloney detector” …
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