The Amanda Gorman Banned Book Controversy, Explained
Yes, Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” was banned at a Florida school in May 2023, per Miami-Dade Schools.
Yes, Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” was banned at a Florida school in May 2023, per Miami-Dade Schools.
A photograph of a “Donald J. Trump Resuscitation Room” was shared on Twitter in June 2023.
On June 6 2023, Florida Judge Robert L. Hinkle issued a ruling in support of access to gender-affirming care in the state.
In June 2023, images of a New York Police Department (NYPD) “Pride” car with “All Colors Are Beautiful” emerged on social media.
In June 2023, YouTube issued a policy statement on 2020 election “misinformation,” what it calls disinformation.
In May 2023, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) was quoted as saying “[we] might have a child that has no job … we’re going to encourage that person to get a job and have to go to work, which gives them worth and value.”
A “parody” account for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) was designed to look real; Elon Musk engaged with it to boost its visibility.
Insurer State Farm issued a statement about the state of California — as other insurers acted on climate change and “risk.”
The story only appeared in one publication that is well known for its disinformation and shoddy reporting.
As Henry Kissinger’s 100th birthday approached, an old Anthony Bourdain quote on the former diplomat’s legacy resurfaced.