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Rumors about antifa plotting violence have coincided with the month of July and Gettysburg before.
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Does Vitamin D Ward Off Coronavirus?
We do not yet have a full clear picture of the relationship between vitamin D and COVID-19.
The Psychology of Coronavirus Denial
“Motivated reasoning” is what social scientists call the process of deciding what evidence to accept based on the conclusion one prefers.
Rayshard Brooks: Another Black Man Smeared in Viral Social Media Posts After His Death
Brooks was killed by a white police officer at a Wendy's in Atlanta in June 2020. Some vocal corners of the internet claim his death was justified.
How Fake Accounts Constantly Manipulate What You See on Social Media
Platforms have been slow to act. Sadly, misinformation and disinformation drives usage and is good for business.
Potential Consequences of Wearing Face Masks
When deciding if a safety measure is worth introducing at scale, it’s important to balance any benefits against potential harms.
Can People Spread the Coronavirus If They Don’t Have Symptoms?
Five questions answered about asymptomatic COVID-19.
Journalists Believe News and Opinion Are Separate, But Readers Can’t Tell the Difference
The divide between news and opinion is not as clear to many readers as journalists believe that it is.
What Is Qualified Immunity and Why Do Some Want To End It?
A once-obscure legal doctrine was the subject of protests in the aftermath of George Floyd's death while in police custody.
The Lessons of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
More than 1,000 businesses and homes were burned to the ground, scores of black families were herded into cattle pens at the fairgrounds, and one of the largest and most prosperous black communities in the U.S. was turned to ashes.
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Did a Couple Dubbed ‘Ken and Karen’ Point Guns at Protesters?
A chaotic scene in St. Louis sparked outrage, memes, and confusion.
Did Mark McCloskey Donate to Democrats?
After the couple pointed guns at protesters, rumors started to circulate about the McCloskeys' political affiliations.
Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.
Did Joe Biden Say He Didn’t Want His Kids Growing Up in a ‘Racial Jungle’?
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate's history with busing has haunted him on the campaign trail.
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