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How ‘lesbian dance theory’ became an anti-liberal insult—and a meme

Lauren Boebert's talking point isn't new to the internet.

On Sep 1, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

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Chris Evans’ nonpartisan website reamed for upcoming series on the Middle East

The site is launching a series on the Middle East that doesn't have any MENA panelists.

On Aug 16, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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Elon Musk dragged for his ‘space represents hope’ tweet

It prompted people to write their own poems in response.

On Jul 13, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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Photos show Ted Cruz flying to Cancun amid Texas winter storm crisis (updated)

In a statement, the Texas senator said he was escorting his daughters on a trip.

On Feb 18, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Joe Biden and Jill Biden enter 2021 presidential inauguration.

After Biden’s inauguration, people online are still processing the last 4 years

'I’m choosing joy where I can.'

On Jan 20, 2021 by Jennifer Xia

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Video shows rider cussing out Uber driver who says he’s voting for Biden (updated)

'You're a little f*cking b*tch.'

On Oct 3, 2020 by Kris Seavers

LGBTQ Supreme Court Ruling

Supreme Court issues landmark LGBTQ rights ruling

The ruling was so popular it crashed the Supreme Court's site.

On Jun 15, 2020 by Ana Valens

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Racists are using a coded slur online after Ahmaud Arbery’s death

The term is coming up in white supremacy memes and forums.

On May 15, 2020 by Samantha Shaps

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Drone footage reveals inmates digging mass burial graves on Hart Island

'What did this person do in life that they ultimately wound up here, alone?'

On Apr 9, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Matt Orfalea calling Biden supporter telling them he has dementia

Prankster phone-banked as Biden volunteer—and told voters he has dementia

Biden does not have dementia.

On Mar 9, 2020 by Sierra Juarez

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People are fuming over this ‘hit’ piece on Bernie Sanders and the Soviet Union

Thousands online criticize motivations behind New York Times report.

On Mar 6, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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Horny Joe Budden tweets keep getting flagged as Joe Biden’s

They are interesting old tweets. But they aren't Biden's.

On Mar 6, 2020 by David Covucci

Tulsi Gabbard Lawsuit Google Dropped

Tulsi Gabbard’s suit against Google dismissed

The decision was similar to one given after a conservative group tried to sue Google and YouTube.

On Mar 5, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Clearview AI Facial Recognition Rich People

Rich people got to use Clearview’s facial recognition app first

Before the app was used by law enforcement, it was reportedly used by investors and billionaires.

On Mar 5, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Senator Edward John Markey speaking to the USDOT

Senator calls on Amazon to fight coronavirus price gouging

'No one should be allowed to reap a windfall from fear and human suffering.'

On Mar 4, 2020 by Mikael Thalen