That ‘PragerU in Schools’ Press Release is an Obvious Publicity Stunt
In July 2023, known right-wing disinformation purveyor Dennis Prager claimed that PragerU material was in use in Florida schools.
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Pink Floyd’s ‘Woke’ 50th Anniversary Rainbow Controversy
Viral tweets suggested that “anti-woke” Facebook users objected to a Pink Floyd rainbow logo.
Was Snow White ‘Cancelled’?
Hyperfixation on imaginary ‘cancellations’ continued with a claim that fairy tale character Snow White was the latest victim of ‘woke mobs.’
Daily Wire: BLM ‘Fuming’ After Chauvin ‘Guilty’ Verdict
The right-wing blog bizarrely claimed that Black Lives Matter activists were “fuming” after former law enforcement officer Derek Chauvin was convicted for killing George Floyd.
Has Disney Canceled ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Peter Pan,’ and ‘The Aristocats?’
After successfully milking rumors about Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head, outrage merchants set their sights on Disney films.
Did the Biden Administration Censor, Cancel, or Ban Dr. Seuss Books Due to Racist Content?
Dr. Seuss, a childhood institution, was under purported attack due to “political correctness,” also called “cancel culture.”
No, Mr. Potato Head Is Not Gender Neutral Now
Hasbro’s announcement of an expansion to the Mr. Potato Head family of toys led to predictable outrage about “wokeness” on social media.
Did Rep. Emanuel Cleaver Say ‘Amen and Awomen’ During a Congressional Prayer?
A January 3 2021 clip of Rep. Cleaver purportedly saying “amen and awomen” has been labeled as a “misguided” attempt at inclusivity.
Seattle ‘Poverty Defense’ Proposal Sparks Viral Outrage
Claims that Seattle, Washington intended to “absolve” defendants under a “poverty defense” led to an international outcry.
‘I Just Tested Positive for Coronavirus’ Engagement Bait Spreads on Facebook
A stolen picture of an injured boy coupled with false information about the original poster testing positive for coronavirus has spread unchecked on Facebook.