Facebook Activity for Right-Wing ‘Gridlock’ Protests Surges
A host of group and event pages were launched on the platform just 24 hours after protests in Michigan and Ohio.
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Does a Video Show ‘Antifa Protesters’ Screaming at an Elderly Woman Crossing the Street?
A viral post is making the usual rounds, but it has little context to support its description.
Did Protesters Throw ‘Concrete Milkshakes’?
Dueling protests became dueling narratives in Portland, Oregon on June 29 2019 when clashes erupted between Proud Boys attendees and anti-fascist demonstrators, quickly devolving into rumors that milkshakes thrown at one person contained one or more damaging or caustic substances — including quick-dry concrete, quicklime, and caustic chemicals. Rumors to that effect were spread by the verified Portland …
Was an ‘Antifa Manual’ Found on a College Campus?
How an August 2017 disinformation campaign showed the spread of online extremism.
Moms for Liberty’s ‘Americans and Jews’ Tweet
Screenshots of a tweet addressing “Americans and Jews” and attributed to Moms for Liberty circulated in July 2023.
Golliwog Facebook Post
A Facebook post featuring a racist caricature and claims of being “banned” has over half a million shares – demonstrating weaknesses in censorship discourse and Facebook’s “Community Standards.”
Comedian Reveals Himself as Creator of Viral ‘Darla From Amazon’ Twitter Account
Robbie Appleton says a push for unionization at one facility was on his mind in playing an “ambassador” online.
Georgia Republican’s Photograph Brings Back Concern Over ‘White Power’ Gesture
Sen. David Perdue was photographed flashing the “OK” sign in an image that resurfaced just before Georgia’s January 2021 runoff election.
‘The Little White Envelope for the Man Who Hated Christmas’ Posts
A viral post about a “little white envelope” and a “man who hated Christmas” was dated 2015, but it appears to actually be far older than that.
Chiefs Owner Clark Hunt Speech on National Anthem Protests-Incorrect Attribution!
A locker room speech about NFL players protesting the national anthem has been falsely attributed to Chiefs owner Clark Hunt.