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May 17 2023
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BREAKING: Dodgers disinvite anti-Catholic drag performers from Pride Night after backlash
In his May 15 letter, Rubio said that the group “has mocked and degraded Christians, and especially Catholics, since its founding on Easter Sunday in 1979.” “Do you believe that the Los Angeles Dodgers are being ‘inclusive and welcoming to everyone’ by giving an award to a group of gay and transgender drag performers that intentionally mocks and degrades Christians — and not only Christians,
Catholic News AgencyMar 31 2022
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias Alert: Reuters Fact Checks an Opinion About Transgender Women in Sports
A recent fact check by Reuters Fact Check (Center) explored whether transgender women Rachel Levine and Lia Thomas are dominating women’s sports and competitions. The piece displayed a common type of media bias often committed by fact checkers: fact checking subjective opinions.
On March 24, Reuters published the headline, “Fact Check-Memes claiming transgender women Rachel Levine and
Julie MastrineMay 17 2023
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LA bar dancers to become only unionized strippers in US
Supporters join strippers for a rally outside the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar on August 19, 2022 in North Hollywood, California. – A petition was recently filed by the bar’s strippers for a union recognition election with the National Labour Relations Board and if the dancers win their election with results certified by the NLRB, they will become the only strippers in the United States
NewsNationMay 29 2023
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Photos from Bangor’s Memorial Day Parade
Bangor’s annual Memorial Day Parade began at 10:15 a.m. Monday, winding its way from Exchange Street to USS Maine Memorial at Davenport Park, where the Bangor High School ROTC gave a 21-gun salute.
Memorial Day pays tribute to those who’ve lost their lives fighting for the United States.
The route took parade participants along Harlow, Central and Main streets. The Bangor High
Bangor Daily NewsFeb 14 2023
Perspectives Blog
Misinformation Watch: Biden, GOP Trade Misleading Claims on Social Security, Medicare
Are Republicans looking to get rid of Medicare and Social Security?
Did President Biden himself recently cut $280 billion in Medicare?
These viral claims – from Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) and Biden himself – are highly misleading. They’re also a good example of how different sides hold different “truths,” and how fact checkers can be biased. Here’s why.
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Henry A. BrechterMay 23 2023
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Genre-bending high-schooler from Hawaii makes ‘American Idol’ history
Iam Tongi, a high-schooler whose guitar broke midway through the season, became the first Hawaiian and Pacific Islander to win “American Idol,” putting a national spotlight on island culture and sparking a wave of local celebration. “Hawaii is a very close-knit community, and so when we see somebody trying to succeed, a lot of us are all cheering from the privacy of our living rooms, just
Washington PostMay 26 2023
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LSU women's basketball player collapses during President Joe Biden's speech at White House
During LSU women's basketball's national championship celebration at the White House and President Joe Biden's speech, freshman Sa'Myah Smith collapsed. The entire team was standing behind Biden as he congratulated the team for winning the program's first national championship when Biden paused as Smith received care after fainting. LSU coach Kim Mulkey said that Smith "was fine" after the
Shreveport TimesMay 26 2023
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LSU women's basketball player collapses during President Joe Biden's speech at White House
During LSU women's basketball's national championship celebration at the White House and President Joe Biden's speech, freshman Sa'Myah Smith collapsed. The entire team was standing behind Biden as he congratulated the team for winning the program's first national championship when Biden paused as Smith received care after fainting. LSU coach Kim Mulkey said that Smith "was fine" after the
Donaldsonville ChiefMay 23 2023
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Florida restaurant sues over DeSantis' anti-drag show law, citing First Amendment violation
Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida in federal court, claiming the restaurant has been deprived of its First Amendment rights and is already losing customers under a new law affecting drag shows. Gov. DeSantis signed bills last Wednesday taking aim at transgender treatments for minors, pronouns in schools, bathroom use and children attending drag
Daily KosMay 23 2023
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CBS’s Gayle King Fears for Her Sisters Because of NAACP Travel Advisory for Florida
Following the overwrought coverage from CBS Evening News the previous night, CBS Mornings co-anchor Gayle King clutched her pearls on Tuesday over the NAACP’s ridiculous and false travel advisory for black Americans, which told them to steer clear of Florida because the state was “openly hostile” to minorities. King feared for her two sisters who lived in the state and was beside herself with
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