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Apr 06 2020
News
Texas Governor Upends 'Fake News' About Medical Resources in Dallas
The Dallas Morning News picked a fight with the wrong person. Last week Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center would be used for COVID-19 patients last week. But the federal government informed his office that if the county did not accept the resource, it would be moved elsewhere.
The media didn't think the real story was juicy enough so they put a
Townhall
Feb 11 2021
News
DOJ: Extremist leader was "awaiting direction" from Trump ahead of Jan. 6
A leader of the far-right "Oath Keepers" militia who breached the Capitol on Jan. 6 "indicated that she was awaiting direction from President Trump" as Biden's inauguration approached, federal prosecutors said in a court filing on Thursday.
Why it matters: Multiple defendants have told media outlets and law enforcement that they attended Trump's Jan. 6 rally at the president's request.
Axios
Aug 10 2020
Conversation Guide
Free Speech, Fighting Words and Violence
Some Americans feel violated by flag burning; some by racist rallies. As extremist groups use violence to gain media attention, most Americans oppose the use of violence. “Fighting words” against individuals in public are not protected free speech (see 1942 SCOTUS decision), but the definition of “fighting words” is unclear and has led to inconsistent court decisions (Wikipedia). Should the
Living Room Conversations
Jan 08 2020
News
Man Running For Congress Posts Viral Tweets Following Debate On Why Black People Join The Military
A Black man running for Congress in Illinois tweeted in response to the debate about why Black men and women would join the military to fight for a country that discriminates against them, and the post went viral.
The tweet written by Anthony Clark, a Democrat running for Illinois’ 7th District, was sparked by the countless WW3 memes currently circulating on social media.
BET
Nov 17 2018
News
Jamal Khashoggi: CIA 'blames Saudi prince for murder'
The CIA believes that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to US media reports.
BBC News
Jan 09 2021
Opinion
Far-right commentators cheer on attempted coup against Congress by Trump supporters
A mob of angry Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, seeking to stop the counting the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden’s November victory over President Donald Trump.
A substantial number of right-wing media figures tweeted in support of the insurrectionists, defending their actions and drawing false equivalences.
The riot at the Capitol
Media Matters
Nov 13 2020
Fact Check
US election 2020: Five viral vote claims fact-checked
As President Trump continues to dispute the result of the US election, false or misleading posts have been spreading on social media about the vote.
Some have been amplified by President Trump and his team, who have called into question the integrity of the election without providing evidence.
We've checked some of the main claims.
Dead people can't vote: Michigan rumour
BBC News
Dec 10 2018
News
O’Rourke is fireball, but not all Dems are sold
Beto O’Rourke has caught fire with the Democratic base and media pundits, but not everyone is sure he’d be the best candidate to take on President Trump in 2020.
The Hill
Sep 12 2022
Headline Roundup
VP Harris Discuss Southern Border, Threats to Democracy in MSNBC Interview
In an interview with MSNBC (Left bias) over the weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris took questions on threats to democracy, immigration and more.
When asked by host Chuck Todd about whether threats from within the U.S. pose a risk equal to or greater than the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Harris said current domestic threats are "very dangerous" and "makes us weaker." She also called out "
New York Post (News)
The Hill
Politico
Sep 04 2020
Opinion
The Atlantic Peddles Total Fake News to Smear Trump and Torpedo His Relationship with the Military
I mean, are they this desperate? Is the liberal media that nervous about Trump winning again? Because it would seem that they are throwing all the things against the wall to slow the momentum. The Atlantic is the first batter up, peddling a totally unverifiable story that President Trump has mocked and denigrated those who have served and died for this country. Yeah, they actually thought this
Townhall