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In most cases, the First Amendment considers lies to be protected speech. There are exceptions to this general rule, but they are limited ..read more
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As he campaigned for president in 2020, Joe Biden responded to a New Hampshire town hall question unequivocally, adding repetition for emphasis. “No more drilling on federal lands,” he said Feb. 9 ..read more
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A viral meme going around seems to suggest President Joe Biden is knowingly escalating the Russia/Ukraine conflict into “World War III.” The meme is made up of two photos: The ..read more
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1y ago
With islands in Antarctica named Omicron and Deception and places named after billionaires like Rothschild and Rockefeller, some people, like this Redditor, believe this southernmost continent hides dark secrets. Antarctica ..read more
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A viral meme going around seems to suggest President Joe Biden is knowingly escalating the Russia/Ukraine conflict into “World War III.” The meme is made up of two photos: The […]
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1y ago
If you want a “smart, speedy take on the news around the world,” perhaps don’t rely on “News Portal,” the name of a WordPress blog that describes itself as such. […]
The post There is no lawsuit settlement between ‘The View’ and Kyle Rittenhouse. A post that says so is satire. appeared first on Poynter ..read more
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1y ago
On Aug. 11, 2017, hundreds of alt-right and neo-Nazi supporters gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia, to protest the city’s decision to remove Confederate monuments. Armed with weapons and lit tiki torches […]
The post The Unite the Right rally was real, not a staged ‘intel op’ as Dilbert creator Scott Adams claims appeared first on Poynter ..read more
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1y ago
President Joe Biden proposed a $6.8 trillion budget this week that would impose tax hikes on the wealthy to bolster Medicare’s finances ands provide additional money to expand social programs. […]
The post Fact-checking 6 claims in Joe Biden’s budget speech on the economy, taxes and Medicare appeared first on Poynter ..read more
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1y ago
Former President Donald Trump, who continues to falsely call the 2020 election “rigged,” pointed to litigation in Los Angeles County as one sign that the election wasn’t fair. “Let’s ask […]
The post In a swipe at Fox News, Trump made a misleading statement about Los Angeles County’s elections appeared first on Poynter ..read more
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1y ago
With islands in Antarctica named Omicron and Deception and places named after billionaires like Rothschild and Rockefeller, some people, like this Redditor, believe this southernmost continent hides dark secrets. Antarctica […]
The post Sinister or simple: Checking out Antarctica conspiracy theories appeared first on Poynter ..read more