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Both Facebook and Teen Vogue were criticized for news-like content that initially carried no advertising disclosure.
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A Southern Poverty Law Center report outlining Miller's apparent affinity for white nationalism prompted calls for the presidential adviser's resignation.
Identity of Transgender Child Exposed After Websites Publish Private Info
A court case surrounding a child's gender identity went viral, and some news outlets effectively doxxed the minor.
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Was 85-Year-Old Widow Forced Out of Apartment for Religious Activities?
Diana Martin has filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
Did the Wall GoFundMe Founder Use the Money to Buy a Yacht?
We found no evidence Brian Kolfage purchased a yacht or any other personal items with money raised for building a border wall.
Group That Held ‘Affirmative Action Bake Sale’ Has History of Hosting Violent Events at Seattle’s UW Campus
The "bake sale" offered different prices for different ethnicities and for females in a parody of affirmative action. The event was criticized as being prejudiced.
‘The Ladder Down to Hell’: How Social Media Breeds Hate Speech
Following the massacre of 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch, Muslims weighed in on the daily impacts of online hate and misinformation.
Is a ‘Lesbian Couple’ Preparing to Transition Their Son Into a Daughter?
Words and context matter when it comes to discussing marginalized groups.
White House Press Secretary Blasted for Sharing Infowars Video to Bar Reporter
Some commenters claim the video Sarah Sanders posted to the official Press Secretary account was doctored for exaggeration.
Anti-Semitic Fliers Blame Jews for Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Accusations
A neo-Nazi website claimed credit for the fliers, which were found posted at college campuses and other locations across the United States.
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