Did the United States Treasury Announce Plans to Put Robert E. Lee on the New $20 Bill?
An article apparently intended as topical satire was mistaken for real news by some readers.
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Public Schools Grappling with Confederate Names, Images
Education officials around the nation debated whether to remove Confederate remnants from schools, some with students who are descendants of former slaves.
Is It Legal in Texas to Use Deadly Force to Protect a Statue from Vandalism?
A viral Facebook post suggested it is legal in Texas to use deadly force to stop Confederate statues from being vandalized.
#NoConfederate Campaign Against HBO Slave Drama Takes Off
The series 'Confederate' will take place in an alternate timeline where southern states successfully seceded and in which legalized slavery continues.
Torch-Bearing White Supremacists Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia
The crowd gathered to protest the planned removal of a statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee.
Dueling Protests as Jefferson Davis Monument Removed in New Orleans
Crews in protective attire worked around the clock to remove a statue of the Confederate leader.
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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does Chick-fil-A Pay a $17 Starting Wage?
Company spokesperson: "Chick-fil-A restaurants are individually owned and operated, so wage decisions are made at the local level."
Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Are These Trump Supporters Wearing ‘Racist Bitch’ T-Shirts?
Doctored images are frequently used to market genuine T-shirts for sale.