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stated on June 12, 2020 a post on Facebook
Says Tim Tebow “kneeled in protest of abortion during the National Anthem in 2012. He was praised by fans as being a ‘model American.’”
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By Aaron Sharockman • June 19, 2020
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stated on June 6, 2020 a social media post
California’s registered independent voters “will not be able to vote republican come 2020.”
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By Chris Nichols • June 18, 2020
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stated on June 14, 2020 a Facebook post
“Antifa now banging on residents’ doors in Seattle, demanding food & supplies. If they don’t get it, the house gets vandalized.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • June 18, 2020
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stated on June 16, 2020 a Facebook post
Says these “elite” figures are on house arrest with ankle monitors “due to child trafficking crimes.”
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By Samantha Putterman • June 18, 2020
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stated on June 15, 2020 a Facebook post
“Trump administration just FIRED 54 scientists & cut off 77 grants at Fauci's NIH for not disclosing their ties to Communist China!”
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By Tom Kertscher • June 18, 2020
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stated on June 13, 2020 a Facebook post
Says NASCAR “bans the confederate flag but FORCES all their drivers to do Muslim prayer.”
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By Samantha Putterman • June 18, 2020
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stated on June 14, 2020 a Facebook post
Says the state of Maryland issued these Independence Day 2020 safety guidelines.
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By Samantha Putterman • June 17, 2020
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stated on June 8, 2020 a Facebook post
“The point of defunding the Police in Minneapolis is that Minnesota is where Obama settled 1 Million Islamics. They want Sharia Law.”
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By Tom Kertscher • June 17, 2020
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stated on June 11, 2020 a Facebook post
A white armed-robbery suspect was sentenced to two years in jail while a black armed-robbery suspect was sentenced to 26 years in prison by the same Florida judge.
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By Amy Sherman • June 17, 2020
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stated on June 14, 2020 an image
“CNN lightened the photo of the man who drove into the protester last night in Seattle.”
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By Daniel Funke • June 17, 2020
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stated on June 15, 2020 a Facebook post
Says news stories referencing 322 and COVID-19 are proof cases are being “synchronized”
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By Eric Litke • June 16, 2020
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stated on June 11, 2020 a social media post
“The CDC just confirmed a 0.2% death-rate for COVID19.”
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By Chris Nichols • June 16, 2020
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stated on June 14, 2020 a Facebook post
“FREE HORSES!!!! 52 thoroughbred horses need homes. Will go to Sugarcreek this Sat. for slaughter. Gentleman died due to COVID-19 and his son wants nothing to do with them.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • June 16, 2020
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stated on June 5, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Joe Biden called ANTIFA “courageous Americans.”
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By Samantha Putterman • June 16, 2020
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stated on June 1, 2020 a Facebook post
“The owner of Taco Bell said them animals need to be shot (black ppl)!”
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By Tom Kertscher • June 16, 2020
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stated on June 6, 2020 a post on Facebook
“United States Navy Seal Team ... helicopter was shot down yesterday in Afghanistan and they lost 30 members of the team.”
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By Madison Czopek • June 15, 2020
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stated on June 11, 2020 a Facebook post
“Corona Virus claims a black belt. Chuck Norris, Dead at 80.”
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By Madison Czopek • June 15, 2020
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stated on June 4, 2020 a Facebook post
“N95 masks block few, if any” COVID-19 particles due to their size.
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By Eric Litke • June 15, 2020
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stated on May 26, 2019 a Facebook post
Says Robert E. Lee opposed slavery and secession and has come to symbolize both slavery and secession.
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By Samantha Putterman • June 12, 2020
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stated on June 8, 2020 a Facebook post
Wearing masks for the coronavirus “decreases oxygen intake, increases toxin inhalation, shuts down immune system, increases virus risk, scientifically inaccurate, effectiveness not studied.”
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By Tom Kertscher • June 12, 2020
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