Massachusetts Millionaires’ Tax and Free School Lunches
A post about Massachusetts, a “millionaire tax,” and school lunches was popular on Reddit’s r/politics in August 2023.
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‘Abortion Rights Have Won in Every Election Since Roe v. Wade Was Overturned’
An August 2023 r/politics thread observed that despite the predictions of many pundits, the issue of abortion rights was not fading away.
‘Tax Complaint’ Filed Against Moms For Liberty in Michigan
In late July and early August 2023, social media posts suggested that the far right group’s tax status was challenged in Michigan.
Republican Congressman’s Hitler Newsletter Controversy
Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Arizona) published a July 2023 newsletter, linking out to a website praising Adolf Hitler.
Federal Judge’s Ruling ‘Limits’ Biden Administration’s Contact with Social Media
A July 4 2023 Louisiana judge’s ruling sought to limit federal agencies from interacting with social media companies.
Georgia GOP Chair ‘Just Following Orders’ Defense
A popular May 2023 Reddit post claimed that David Shafer was “just following orders” during the chaotic aftermath of the 2020 election.
Transgender Montana Lawmaker Censured
Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D) is the state’s first transgender lawmaker.
‘Woke Free Tampons’ and ‘Period Poverty’ in the United States
After legislators debated about providing menstrual hygiene products in Idaho schools, articles addressed the effect of periods on absenteeism.
An Arizona County Won’t Certify Election Results After 2022 Midterms
In November 2022, a county in Arizona delayed certifying the results of the 2022 midterm election.
Texas Delaying Maternal Death Data Until After Midterms?
In September 2022, claims appeared that the state of Texas had missed a deadline, thereby preventing the release of maternal mortality data until after the November 2022 midterm elections.