Tim Tebow Kneeled During the National Anthem to Protest Abortion-Fiction! Tim Tebow kneeled in prayer before, during and after NFL games — but Tebow did not kneel during the national to protest abortion, as some have claimed.
Pilot Flying J Truck Stops Remove American Flag-Reported as Fiction! Pilot Flying J has not removed American flags because of complaints from foreigners. The company said a flagpole was being repaired to meet military rules and protocols at a store in Amarillo, and the flag would be returned as soon as possible.
Buffalo Wild Wings Mutes National Anthem on 9/11, Says It's too Controversial-Mostly Truth! An employee of a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in California muted the National Anthem on the anniversary of 9/11 — but that's not a company policy.
"Goodbye Petty Officer 2nd Class Janaye Ervin" After National Anthem Protest-Fiction! A commentary titled "Goodbye Janaye Ervin" lists the punishment the former Petty Officer 2nd Class suffered for refusing to salute the flag.
Celine Dion Said She Hates America, Can't Stand American Flag-Fiction! False claims that Celine Dion said she hates America and can't stand to look at the American flag are nothing more than clickbait.
Special Forces Soldier John Martin Arrested After Clash with Protestors-Fiction! Special Forces Soldier John Martin Arrested After Clash with Protestors-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Army Special Forces Master Sergeant John Martin was arrested in Berkley, California, after clashing with 100 anti-fascist protestors and sending 53 of them to the hospital with injuries. The Truth: A website that allows users to prank their friends with spoof articles is […]
Ariana Grande Said She Hates America, Disrespects the Flag-Mostly Truth! After a May 2017 terrorist attack targeted an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, true and false rumors about her hating America began to circulate.
Members of Congress Refuse to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance-Fiction! New York State Senate Democrats refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance in 2009 image have been misidentified as members of Congress.
"John Is My Heart" Essay Written By Frank Schaeffer for the Washington Post-Correct Attribution! Frank Schaeffer's 2002 essay "John is My Heart," also known as "My Heart is on the Line," has been widely circulated since it was first published by the Washington Post in 2002.
New York Pizzeria Denies Service to Veteran John Welch, His Service Dog-Fiction! A photo showing an extra from the set of "Madam Secretary" was misidentified as a servicemember named John Welch who was denied service at a pizzeria.
