Target Caves to Weaponized Narratives, ‘Pulls’ Pride Items After "more than a decade ... celebrating Pride Month," Target issued a statement indicating it was "removing items that have been at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior."
L.A. Dodgers Renew Pride Event Invitation to Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence The team disinvited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence after letters from Sen. Marco Rubio and the Catholic League.
The Disinformation Panic Around ‘Boycotting’ Dylan Mulvaney and Bud Light The trans actress' campaign with the beer brand spawned a predictable online narrative.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Anti-Trans Directive A February 22 2022 letter attributed to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) appeared to direct the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to consider gender affirming care as "abusive."
Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Amendment Outing LGBT Kids Discourse around two controversial bills in Florida -- known colloquially as "Don't Say Gay" bills -- intensified amid claims a proposed amendment would require schools to "out" students.
Does Barbie Have a Girlfriend? A January 2021 tweet bearing a screenshot of a 2017 blog post revived interest into Barbie's love life, but the doll didn't "come out" on Instagram.
Mike Pence, LGBTQ Communities, and ‘a Radical Social Agenda’ Older remarks and actions by the vice president resurfaced again years later as part of a popular meme.
Did the Proud Boys Rebrand as the Leather Men Following a Hashtag Offensive? A viral rumor can be traced back to a Canadian satire site.
Did a Pennsylvania Lawmaker Release a Statement Mocking the State Health Secretary? Gov. Tom Wolf called State Rep. Russ Diamond's post about Dr. Rachel Levine "dangerous."
Were Pride Parades Cancelled Over COVID-19 Without Sparking Armed Protests? Right-wing personality Tomi Lahren's claim was refuted by others on social media -- and reality.
