Did the Ku Klux Klan March at the 1924 Democratic National Convention?
15 May 2018 An Internet meme holds that the KKK touted its political power by marching en masse outside the convention, which allegedly became known thereafter as the "Klanbake."
Media Matters
Rumors, legends, and stories about the news and those who cover it.
Fascism, Corporations, and Merriam-Webster
27 April 2018 A popular meme quotes confused and inaccurate claims about the purported links between fascism and modern corporations.
Is Homeland Security Working to Compile a Database of Journalists and Bloggers?
6 April 2018 A solicitation put out by the United States Department of Homeland Security seeks a contractor to collect data on social media influencers and media outlets.
Fox News Banned as ‘Propaganda’ in Australia and New Zealand?
26 January 2018 Rumors of a ban on the Fox News Channel in Australia and New Zealand seem to have materialized on Facebook and Twitter out of thin air.
Did Walmart Sell Shirts That Allude to Hanging Journalists?
5 December 2017 The retailer removed the shirt after receiving a complaint from the Radio Television Digital News Association.
Did a Woman Say the Washington Post Offered Her $1,000 to Accuse Roy Moore of Sexual Abuse?
13 November 2017 A conspiratorial web site shared a story based solely on unsourced tweets claiming the venerable newspaper paid off sources.
Did Fox News Ignore News of Paul Manafort’s Indictment and Cover a Cheeseburger Emoji Controversy Instead?
30 October 2017 A joke about Fox News' coverage of Paul Manafort's indictment morphed into claims that the network failed to cover the political news at all.
McDonald’s Exposed for Using Human Meat?
7 April 2014 Reports that an Oklahoma City McDonald's outlet was caught with horse meat and human meat in their freezers are fake news.
Mickey Mantle’s Outstanding Event
26 June 2006 Hall of Fame outfielder Mickey Mantle sent a crude response when Yankees officials asked him to describe his 'outstanding event' at Yankee Stadium.
Florida Man Turns Himself in for Murdering Imaginary Friend?
13 May 2015 Reports that a man turned himself in to police for killing his make-believe companion are fake news.
Did a Former BBC Investigative Journalist Die in ‘Suspicious Circumstances’?
21 August 2017 Liz MacKean fought to reveal historical child sexual abuse, but there is no evidence that she died from anything other than natural causes.
Does Donald Trump Have Fake ‘Time’ Magazine Covers Displayed at His Resorts?
27 June 2017 The magazine has reportedly requested that the faux covers promoting Trump's television show be taken down.
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