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.
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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.
Obama Urges Soldiers to Question Trump’s Authority?
During a speech at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, President Obama said that Americans have the freedom to question authority and criticize any sitting president.
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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.
Did Tanya McDowell Get 5 Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School While Felicity Huffman Got 14 Days?
Memes comparing Tanya McDowell to various school-related criminal cases surface frequently.
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.