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Video Shows Mother Tearing Teacher's Pride Flag Off Wall in Public School Classroom?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 22, 2023 "I am not paying my tax money to support this," the purported mother in the video says.
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An online rumor said that Riley Gaines had either filed a lawsuit or settled one with transgender athlete Lia Thomas for $1.2 million, $2 million, or $5 million.

Former Swimmer Riley Gaines Sues Lia Thomas for $2M?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Sep 15, 2023 We took a closer look at this familiar rumor from the world of collegiate swimming.
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Users on X appeared to believe that Garth Brooks had worn colors that resembled the LGBTQ+ rainbow flag for Pride Month.

Was Garth Brooks Pictured Wearing an LGBTQ+ Rainbow Flag Ribbon?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Aug 28, 2023 One user on X remarked of the picture, "Garth Brooks knows that the LBGTQ crowd also drinks Bud ...
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Did Pope Francis Call Transgender People 'Children of God'?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Aug 23, 2023 Fire up Google Translate for this fact check.
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Did Costco Signal It Will Stop Selling Bud Light Due to Dylan Mulvaney Promotion?

Written by:
Sarah Baum
Jul 21, 2023 Customers noted that the dreaded "death star" had appeared on price labels and signage for the p ...
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A photo of four naked men standing with bikes as a young girl and boy walk past them is not from a Pride month event or anything specifically affiliated with LGBTQ+ issues.

Photo of Children Walking Past Naked Men Is from 2017 London Bike Event, Not Pride

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 29, 2023 A picture showing a young boy and girl walking past at least four naked men standing next to bic ...
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Online reports said that some naked men on bikes were present at the Seattle Pride parade in 2023 and that children were present.

Did Videos Show Naked Men at 2023 Seattle Pride Parade, with Families and Children Present?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 29, 2023 "Washington Dems silent on nude Pride cyclists exposing genitalia to crowd including kids, famil ...
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Participants at the 2023 NYC Drag March chanted we're here we're queer we're coming for your children.

Does Video Show NYC Drag Marchers Chanting, 'We're Coming for Your Children'?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 26, 2023 The video went viral on Twitter in late June 2023.
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A screenshot claiming to showan Atlantic article about a man exposing his genitals to a 6-year-old was labeled Fake.

Did 'The Atlantic' Report NYC Pride Marcher Exposed Genitals to 6-Year-Old?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jun 26, 2023 This post had plenty of indicators about its truthfulness.
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A white man wearing a gold suit and black glasses with orange lenses has his hands outstrethed while standing on a stage.

Did Elton John Say He Will Not Perform in the US Due to Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jun 26, 2023 The rumor spread as the British pianist wrapped up what was reported to be his final tour.
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An online article claimed that Garth Brooks' new bar was cancelling its grand opening after investor troubles.

Did Garth Brooks Cancel His Bar's Grand Opening After Bud Light Controversy?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 16, 2023 According to an online article, three investors with a large stake pulled out of Brooks' upcomin ...
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A tweet from Occupy Democrats claimed there was breaking news and said that an unhinged conservative husband and wife interrupted an elementary school track-and-field meet, accused a 9-year old girl with short hair of being a boy, and demanded that the young girl produce her birth certificate in the middle of the race or be disqualified.

9-Year-Old Girl's Gender Allegedly Questioned by Couple at Track Meet

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 15, 2023 An altercation at a children's track meet in British Columbia left a young girl traumatized, acc ...
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Did Starbucks Ban Pride Displays in 2023?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jun 14, 2023 Despite video evidence, conflicting reports could be found.
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The White House has two American flags inbetween a rainbow flag with brown, black, light blue, pink and white stripes on it.

Was a Pride Flag Hung Between American Flags at the White House?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jun 12, 2023 A corner of social media accused the White House of violating federal guidelines governing Ameri ...
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A gradient flag has shades, from top to bottom, or dark blue, light blue, yellow, white, yellow, light pink, and dark pink. The white stripe in the middle is twice as big as the other stripes.

Do 'Minor-Attracted Persons' Use a 'MAPs Pride Flag' To Represent Themselves?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jun 10, 2023 As claims about the flag began to pick up steam again in 2023, we decided to revisit the topic w ...
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A fake photo of a man wearing a trans kids are sexy shirt or t-shirt or tshirt was going around on Twitter.

Photo of Man Wearing 'Trans Kids Are Sexy' T-shirt Is Fake

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 8, 2023 While the picture was fake, the T-shirt appeared to be real. Online stores featuring it appeared ...
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Tweets claimed that a woke LGBTQ+ church had been struck by lightning and burned to the ground.

Did a Church that Embraces LGBTQ+ People Burn Down After a Lightning Strike?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 7, 2023 First Congregational Church of Spencer in Massachusetts was indeed destroyed by lightning fire o ...
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Is This a Real Chick-fil-A Logo With a Pride Flag?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jun 2, 2023 The fast-food restaurant chain has donated to anti-LGBTQ groups in the past.
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A gold truck with rainbow colors is parked on a dirt road.

Is the Ford 'Very Gay Raptor' Truck Real?

Written by:
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Jun 1, 2023 The truck is real, but it’s not new, nor is it available for purchase.
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Did Texas Pass a Bill Banning Drag Performances in Front of Children?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 30, 2023 Drag artists feared that the bill would result in a crackdown on their performances and venues.
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