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Tag: fact check

  • Prof Patty
  • November 14, 2020November 14, 2020

Fact-Checked on Facebook and Twitter, Conservatives Switch Their Apps

By Mike Isaac and Kellen Browning Nov. 11, 2020 Millions of people have migrated away from Facebook and Twitter since the election. As the companies have clamped down on mi

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  • Prof Patty
  • November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

Trumpism Is the New McCarthyism

I’ve been thinking about how much the past 3.5 years reminded me of the assent of the dangerous demagogue Senator Joseph McCarthy. This is why it is really important to know your history. I’ll

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NY Times

  • Why Are Iranians Protesting? What to Know About the Unrest.
  • As Death Toll Surges in Iran, Leaders Take Tough Line Against Protesters
  • Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue is Attacked With Fire
  • Thiel Gives $3 Million to Group Seeking to Block California Wealth Tax
  • Trump Says Cuba Will No Longer Get ‘Oil or Money’ From Venezuela

NPR

  • 'Edward Scissorhands of dinosaurs' and more cool dino discoveries from 2025
  • This week in science: elephant trunks, butterfly migration and a hot galaxy cluster
  • A 'medical situation' is forcing NASA to end mission at the space station a month early
  • These dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping
  • How large is Greenland, really? Your map may be deceiving you

The Progressive

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  • The Cursed Island
  • A Family’s Story of Displacement and Survival in Gaza
  • A Palestinian Family’s Intergenerational Saga
  • The Case of Free Speech v. Trump

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FactCheck.org

  • Politicians Reach Different Conclusions on Minnesota Shooting Video
  • Trump Waters Down Colorado’s Population Trend
  • Exploring the Legality Questions About Venezuela Military Strike
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  • Trump’s Native-Born Job-Creation Claim Based on Questionable Figures

Snopes.com

  • 15 rumors about the CIA that Snopes has investigated
  • FAFSA has asked applicants what 'type' of white they are since 2024. Here's why
  • Bogus story claims Trumps volunteered at Pennsylvania orphanage on New Year's Day
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  • Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland: 13 rumors we've unpacked

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  • How Treating Teens’ Trauma Is Stopping Violence in Chicago
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