the last line of defense Archives

Did Nancy Pelosi Offer a Border Wall in Exchange for a Full Gun Ban?

3 January 2019 - If true, this is our chance to see what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.

Did Trump Instruct Acting Secretary of State to Nullify Oaths Taken on Qurans?

10 December 2018 - It's a challenge to 'nullify' something that didn't happen in the first place.

Has a Michigan ‘Sharia Zone’ Banned Bacon and Required the Wearing of Burqas in Public?

10 August 2018 - More false claims about Islamic sharia law taking over in the state of Michigan originated with a so-called "satirical" web site.

Did Congresswoman Ateesha Nubbins Put an Upper-Age Limit on Voting?

10 July 2018 - A meme created by a satirical Facebook page convinced some viewers that a fictional congresswoman was attempting to pass a non-existent law.

Was a Child Expelled From School for Wearing a Donald Trump Costume?

25 June 2018 - A story about a six-year-old getting in trouble for his choice in superhero attire came from a site that only publishes satire.

Did a New Hampshire Congressman Deface Donald Trump’s Limousine?

18 June 2018 - A prolific producer of fake news publishes yet another false meme about an 'Arnim Zola'.

Did ABC’s Senior Vice President of Programming Mutafa Ka’Plese Decide to Cancel ‘Roseanne’?

31 May 2018 - ABC Senior Vice President of Programming Mutafa Ka'Plese did not cancel the rebooted sitcom because ABC Senior Vice President of Programming Mutafa Ka'Plese does not exist.

Did Elementary School Principal Muhammad Al-Salad Forcibly Implement a Halal Menu?

10 April 2018 - A satirical Facebook page used a food-based pun to spread fake news about a fictional school principal.

Did an Explosion at Al Franken’s Montana Ranch Kill 6 People?

The fake news article misuses an image of a New York City building fire.

Did Oregon’s Anti-Gay Cake Bakers Win the Lottery?

5 January 2018 - A story about two bakers who won a big lottery payout just after being slapped with a fine came from a site that only publishes satire and fake news.