LibsOfTikTok ‘Doxxed’ Controversy
A news article about an influential Twitter account, @LibsOfTikTok, generated hypocritical claims its subject was “doxxed.”
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‘The Maximum Legal Campaign Donation is Indexed to Inflation, But the Minimum Wage is Not’
An Imgur screenshot from Twitter described a “very telling” purported aspect of American democracy.
Facebook Data Mining Posts
Actor Wil Wheaton and others shared warnings about Facebook data mining, and why seemingly innocuous questions might be more sinister.
‘Trump Versus Biden Tax Plans’ Meme
A meme purportedly illustrating Trump versus Biden’s tax plans got a lot of attention.
How Homeless People Can Receive Third Stimulus and an ‘EIP’
A viral tweet suggested homeless people can qualify for stimulus checks, referencing something called an “EIP return” — and verifying the claim was a nightmare.
Did Dave Ramsey Warn Facebook Users About Biden’s Tax Plan?
Like Tim Allen, Dave Ramsey is often accused of writing political screeds on Facebook — in this case, a treatise on “Joe Biden’s tax plan.”
Did Trump Post a Photo Mocking Biden and the Elderly?
The president posted the bizarrely altered tweet amid a seeming lack of support among senior voters.
Did DACA Recipients Pay $891 Million in Federal Taxes?
A meme criticizing Trump’s alleged tax issues mixed up federal programs helping immigrants.
Does House Bill 6666 (the TRACE Act) Allow the Government to Enter Your Home, Test for COVID-19, and Take Your Children or Parents?
Disinformation peddlers are hoping you don’t read the text of H.R. 6666 (also known as the TRACE Act), because it in no way mandates COVID-19 testing or the removal of children from homes.
Where is My Stimulus? How to Get Your Missing IRS Coronavirus Check
“Where is my stimulus deposit?” and “How to track stimulus check” were top searches as coronavirus checks were disbursed — you may have to give the IRS information to get your stimulus payment.