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Google and Apple “put a covid tracker on every phone.”
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By Daniel Funke • June 25, 2020
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stated on June 18, 2020 a Facebook post
“OSHA says masks don't work” to reduce COVID-19 transmission “and violate OSHA oxygen levels.”
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June 25, 2020
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stated on June 11, 2020 a Facebook post
A Craigslist ad was soliciting “anti-Trump” protesters in Phoenix.
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By Samantha Putterman • June 25, 2020
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stated on June 17, 2020 a Facebook post
Police officer is “the occupation with the highest suicide rate of any profession.”
False
June 24, 2020
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stated on June 20, 2020 a Facebook post
Photo shows Klansmen and a burning cross at “the Democratic National Convention of 1924.”
False
June 24, 2020
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stated on June 15, 2020 a post on Facebook
NASCAR eliminated the national anthem at races.
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By Patrick Orsagos • June 24, 2020
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stated on June 24, 2020 a Facebook post
Tennis star Serena Williams wrote that she’s “sick of COVID-19. I’m sick of black vs. white. I’m sick of Democrats vs. Republicans. I’m sick of gay vs. straight. I’m sick of Christians vs atheists. I’m REALLY sick of the media.”
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By Aaron Sharockman • June 24, 2020
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stated on June 16, 2020 a Facebook post
Says America’s most violent cities are that way because of their Democratic politics
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By Eric Litke • June 24, 2020
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stated on June 18, 2020 a Facebook post
Gov. Gavin Newsom “has no legal authority” to make wearing face coverings mandatory in California.
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By Chris Nichols • June 24, 2020
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stated on June 23, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted, “It’s vital that Governors maintain restrictions on businesses until after the November Elections because economic recovery will help Trump be re-elected. A few business closures or job losses is a small price to pay to be free from his presidency. #KeepUsClosed.”
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June 23, 2020
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Aunt Jemima was photographed chained to a table.
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June 23, 2020
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stated on June 20, 2020 a Facebook post
Images of crowds and crowded arenas were taken "today in Tulsa Oklahoma"
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June 23, 2020
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stated on June 21, 2020 a Facebook post
Photo shows the BOK Center full with people during Donald Trump’s Tulsa rally.
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By Bill McCarthy • June 23, 2020
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stated on June 20, 2020 a Facebook post
“Here are pictures from Trump’s Tulsa rally!!!”
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June 23, 2020
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stated on June 17, 2020 an Instagram post
A bar graph compares homicides for various racial groups
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By Daniel Funke • June 23, 2020
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stated on June 22, 2020 a Facebook post
Says NASCAR announced that driver Bubba Wallace mistook a serpentine automotive belt for a noose in his garage stall.
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By Samantha Putterman • June 22, 2020
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stated on June 21, 2020 a Facebook post
Photos show the inside of the BOK Center during Donald Trump’s rally in Tulsa.
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June 22, 2020
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stated on June 2, 2020 an Instagram post
“Companies that use prison labor: Whole Foods, McDonald’s, Walmart, Victoria’s Secret, AT&T, Bank of America, Starbucks, Wendy’s.”
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By Miriam Valverde • June 22, 2020
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stated on June 14, 2020 a Facebook post
“Six months before the COVID ‘plandemic,’ Bill Gates had negotiated a $100 billion contact tracing deal with (the) Democratic congressman sponsor of bill.”
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June 22, 2020
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stated on June 7, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Obama Foundation posted picture of George Floyd before he died.
False
By Patrick Orsagos • June 22, 2020
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