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No, MTG Didn't Hold a Sign Saying 'Honk If You Want a Bloodbath'

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
March 18, 2024 The sign appears to reference comments made by Trump on March 16 in which he said there would be ...
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Netanyahu Said in 1990: 'America Is a Golden Calf and We Will Suck It Dry'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
March 9, 2024 The alleged quote by the Israeli prime minister has circulated online since 2015.
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Netanyahu Once Said, 'America Is a Golden Calf and We Will Suck It Dry'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
March 4, 2024 The alleged quote by the Israeli prime minister, supposedly recorded in 1990, first appeared in ...
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Historical Facts and Rumors About America's Presidents

Written by:
Shannon Sanford
Feb. 28, 2024 From fake quotes to rumors about mental fitness and even photos of presidents cozying up to thei ...
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When Running for President in 2007, Biden Said He Wouldn't Allow Sanctuary Cities to Exist?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Feb. 22, 2024 We've witnessed a well-documented shift in the president's narrative when it comes to immigratio ...
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Did AOC Tweet 'We Should Just Print the $34 Trillion and Pay Off Our National Debt'?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Feb. 15, 2024 "These are the people in charge folks," one X user replied.
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Biden Said in 2007 He Wouldn't Allow Sanctuary Cities to Exist?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Jan. 31, 2024 "You have to have a federal government that can enforce laws," he said at the time.
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On the left, a woman is smiling wearing a blue dress in front of a blue podium that says Nikki Haley For President. On the right, a white woman is sitting down.

Did Nikki Haley Say Hillary Clinton Inspired Her To Get into Politics?

Written by:
Taija PerryCook
Jan. 24, 2024 "I couldn't get past so many of her problems and policies that I thought were bad for the countr ...
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Biden Forgets To Shake Hands with Brazilian President at Workers' Rights Meeting?

Written by:
Aleksandra Wrona
Sept. 22, 2023 "Such an embarrassment. They should have sent the stunt double," one X user commented.
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Eating dude food conjures not just manliness, however. There’s patriotism, too.

'Dude Food' is Patriotic? This Historian Doesn't Think So

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The Conversation
Oct. 6, 2022 The celebration of generous portions, meat and fat as masculine and patriotic would have been al ...
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Christian nationalism is more than religiosity and patriotism. It is a worldview that guides how people believe the nation should be structured and who belongs there.

What Is 'Christian Nationalism'?

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The Conversation
Nov. 2, 2022 It's more than religiosity and patriotism — it's a worldview, writes one political science scholar.
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Voters have encountered armed poll ‘watchers’ in Mesa, Arizona.

Scholar: The History (and Impact) of Guns at Voting Sites

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The Conversation
Nov. 2, 2022 In swing states such as Florida, Nevada, and Wisconsin, people are allowed to carry guns while t ...
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The U.S. government can’t do much about rising food prices, which are primarily caused by supply chain problems.

Scholar: Inflation Will Likely Stay High Regardless of Which Party Wins the Midterms

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The Conversation
Oct. 31, 2022 Inflation, or a sustained rise in consumer prices, is created in two main ways, explains an econ ...
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Person, Human, Fashion

Lauren Boebert's Alleged Dog Shooting Story, Explained

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Oct. 17, 2022 The claim stemmed from a since-deleted Facebook post. Authorities said it was another neighbor — ...
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Verbal Threats, Disruptive Acts: What Voter Intimidation Looks Like

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Nov. 3, 2020 It's illegal to force someone to vote against their preferences, or to prevent or discourage the ...
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As the population of the U.S. has grown over the past century, the House of Representatives has gotten worse at being representative of the people it serves.

Here's Why the US House of Representatives Has 435 Seats — and How That Could Change

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The Conversation
Oct. 17, 2022 Since 1913, the number of seats in the House has remained constant even though the nation’s popu ...
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If you’re looking for the right to vote, you won’t find it in the United States Constitution or the Bill of Rights.

No, the Right to Vote Isn't in the US Constitution

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The Conversation
Oct. 14, 2022 The framers of the Constitution never mentioned a right to vote. They didn’t forget. They intent ...
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Holocaust comparisons are frequent in US politics – and reflect a shallow understanding of the actual genocide and the US response.

Expert: Holocaust Comparisons in US Politics Reflect a Shallow Understanding of History

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The Conversation
Oct. 3, 2022 Many Americans know a simple version of Holocaust history, in which their country played the sav ...
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Merrick Garland, Department of Justice

The Justice Department's Dilemma Over Prosecuting Politicians Before an Election

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The Conversation
Sept. 22, 2022 A department rule advises federal law enforcement officials to refrain from making public commen ...
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Person, Human, Bicycle

US Is Becoming a 'Developing Country' on Global Rankings That Measure Democracy, Inequality

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The Conversation
Sept. 15, 2022 The United States came in 41st worldwide on the UN’s 2022 sustainable development index, down ni ...
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