White House Replies on Miller’s Leaked Emails Don’t Address Racist Content
A Southern Poverty Law Center report outlining Miller's apparent affinity for white nationalism prompted calls for the presidential adviser's resignation.
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How a Pro-Trump Network Is Building a Fake Empire on Facebook and Getting Away with It
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Call of Duty Accused of Promoting Anti-Russian Propaganda
Controversy over so-called "anti-Russian" propaganda in the popular video game reflects our current fake news society and a growing confusion over right paths, truth and accuracy.
The Mystery of a 1918 Veteran and the Flu Pandemic
The 1918 pandemic was unusual in that it killed many healthy 20- to 40-year-olds, including millions of World War I soldiers.
Trump Before Trump: Spiro Agnew Attacked the News Media 50 Years Ago
The VP was a polarizing political figure, beloved by conservatives, hated and mocked by liberals, yet favored as the likely Republican nominee to succeed Richard Nixon.
The Police Beating That Opened America’s Eyes to Jim Crow’s Brutality
An important – and unappreciated – story of the civil rights movement.
Junk News, Real Consequences: ‘Satire’ Articles Continue to Stir Up Death Threats
Fear and outrage definitely drive online traffic ... as well as death threats.
What Really Causes Home Field Advantage – And Why It’s on the Decline
Many sports fans believe that crowd noise has a direct impact on player performance.
Dracula: A Short History of the World’s Favorite Vampire
Each incarnation of Dracula offers a new story and a new vampire, no matter how closely the script follows the novel.
Vampire Bats Aren’t the Monsters We Thought They Were
Vampire bats are among the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom, and it’s time to set the record straight.
Day of the Dead: From Aztec Goddess Worship to Modern Mexican Celebration
Day of the Dead might sound like a solemn affair, but Mexico’s famous holiday is actually a lively commemoration of the departed.
Zombie Flu: How the 1919 Influenza Pandemic Fueled the Rise of the Living Dead
Did mass graves in the influenza pandemic help give rise to the living dead?
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Is This a Picture of Elise Stefanik Flipping the Bird at an Impeachment Inquiry?
Another example of an attack on a politician based on a misleading 'middle finger' photograph.
Did Disney Announce Elsa Would be a Lesbian in ‘Frozen 2’?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Celine Dion Launch a ‘Luciferian’ Children’s Clothing Line?
Changing gender norms do not mean that demonic forces are afoot.
Does Roger Stone Have a Tattoo of Richard Nixon on His Back?
A photograph seemingly shows American political consultant and conspiracy theory spreader Roger Stone with an unusual tattoo on his back.
Was Donald Trump Fined for ‘Stealing’ Money Intended for Veterans?
Social media posts and memes badly misrepresented the facts surrounding the November 2019 resolution of a high-profile lawsuit against the president.