Did a Texas School District ‘Mandate Teaching Kids How to Have Anal Sex’?
Disturbing headlines carried more sensationalism than truth.
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Walmart Ad Featuring Same-Sex Couple Sparks Complaints from Anti-Gay Group
"It's clear that Walmart is on the path of elevating homosexual relationships to the same level as the male-female model of marriage," AFA president Tim Wildmon wrote.
Did a Woman Say a Theme Park ‘Fat-Shamed’ Her Because She Couldn’t Fit on a Ride?
An advocate for body acceptance wrote an opinion piece detailing her experience at a Harry Potter ride, but she did not say she was "fat-shamed."
Fake Teen Challenges
Tide Pods and condom snorting are far from the first fake parental panics — are kids today really that stupid, or is it just the news outlets reporting on them?
Did Julia Roberts Tell Celine Dion ‘Go Back in Your Country’ If She Didn’t like Trump?
A "celebrity feud" was actually a particularly lazy attempt at "outrage" clickbait.
Did ‘Liberal Feminist’ Katie Hopkins Advocate ‘Euthanasia Vans’ for the Elderly?
Hopkins, a British commentator known for making outrageous and sometimes morally bankrupt statements, made the comments in 2015.
Did a Black Lives Matter Activist ‘Demand’ That White People Give Up Their Homes?
Chanelle Helm wrote a list of recommendations about what wealthy white people can do to help eradicate racial injustice — if they want.
Did Singer Lana Del Rey Ban American Flags at Her Concerts?
In an interview with a music magazine, the singer said she's taken the flag away as a backdrop during the performance of the song "Born to Die".
College Professors Face Death Threats, Firings for Online Comments
The attacks raise questions about academic freedom, freedom of speech, and racism.
President Trump Filed for Re-Election Early to Stop Political Speech of Nonprofits?
Legal experts don't believe President Trump's filing for re-election early will have a noticeable effect on the activities of nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations.
President Obama Released $221 Million to the Palestinian Authority?
The Associated Press reported that the outgoing president released aid to the Palestinian Authority that had been approved by Congress.
Did Snoop Dogg ‘Threaten’ Any Black Artist Who Performs at Trump’s Inauguration?
The famous rapper declared he would "roast" (i.e., make fun of) black artists who performed at Donald Trump's inauguration, bruising nothing more than their egos.
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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.
Was Rev. Al Sharpton Paid $24K to Speak at George Floyd’s Funeral?
You can claim anything if you remove the barrier of evidence.
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.