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Election Ballots of U.S. Citizens Living Abroad to be Tabulated by a Company in Spain?

Disinformation, Fact Checks, Politics / By Rich Buhler & Staff / March 17, 2015

A right-wing radio presenter’s conspiracy theory from 2012 was regurgitated following the 2020 presidential election and flogged for political capital, as so many of them are. In this case, Michael Savage was pushing the disinformation, claiming on the air that ballots belonging to American citizens living abroad — civilians and military servicemembers alike — would …

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Did Theodore Roosevelt Say Immigrants Should ‘Assimilate to Us’?

Fact Checks, Politics / By Rich Buhler & Staff / March 17, 2015

U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt did indeed say that immigrants should become “loyal Americans,” although the actual origins of the quote have been fudged.

Did the FBI Report No Deaths at Sandy Hook?

Disinformation, Fact Checks, Government / By Rich Buhler & Staff / March 17, 2015

A distorted reading of a bureau chart was just part of Alex Jones’ barrage of disinformation.

‘Our Little Sarah’

Politics, Reporting / By Rich Buhler & Staff / March 17, 2015

Sarah Palin’s policy stances were quickly scrutinized after she joined the 2008 GOP presidential ticket.

Did Michelle Obama Complain About a ‘Damned Flag’ During a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony?

9/11 Attack on America, Disinformation, Fact Checks, Politics / By Rich Buhler & Staff / March 17, 2015

This is an email with a link to a YouTube video that shows President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at a 9/11 memorial ceremony. The video shows Michelle saying something to the President over the audio of bagpipes during a procession. The email alleges that Michelle said, “All of this for a damned flag?”

Did Obama Sign an Executive Order Letting Him Institute Martial Law?

Disinformation, Fact Checks, Politics / By Rich Buhler & Staff / March 17, 2015

The disinformation around Executive Order 13603 provided a blueprint for right-wing disinformation.

Did the U.S. Government Call Oliver North a ‘Right-Wing Extremist’?

Disinformation, Fact Checks, Government, Military / By Rich Buhler & Staff / March 17, 2015

The retired Marine Corps officer took a Homeland Security assessment as an attack.

Retailers Urging ‘Happy Holidays’ Instead of ‘Merry Christmas’ Rumor

Christmas, Disinformation, Fact Checks, Politics, Religious, Viral Content / By Rich Buhler & Staff / March 17, 2015

An old, debunked holiday trope has been seized on by disinformation purveyors and recycled to generate annual outrage for years.

Did Sean Hannity Push a Conspiracy Theory on ‘Islamic Training Camps’ in the U.S.?

9/11 Attack on America, Disinformation, Fact Checks, Terrorism / By Rich Buhler & Staff / March 17, 2015

The Fox News host was part of a long line of right-wing rhetoric demonizing Muslims.

‘This is America. Like It or Leave It’

9/11 Attack on America, Reporting, Terrorism / By Rich Buhler & Staff / March 17, 2015

Years before he took office, a Georgia lawmaker drew attention for attacking “political correctness.”

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