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Truth or Fiction?→ The Amanda Gorman Banned Book Controversy, Explained
On June 7 2023, amid right-wing book-banning attempts sweeping the United States, poet and author Amanda Gorman addressed the banning of her own book The Hill We Climb at a Florida elementary school. Her book was part of a longrunning controversy about
Truth or Fiction?→ Florida Judge Hinkle Grants Gender-Affirming Care Injunction: ‘Gender Identity is Real’
On June 6 2023, several Reddit users submitted posts about a Florida judge’s ruling on gender-affirming care in the state, indicating a significant development: Federal judge blocks Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans yo
New York Times→ Fact-Checking DeSantis’s Opening Bid for the White House
We examined the Republican candidate’s defense of his record as Florida governor, his dispute with Disney and his attack on President Biden.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Only 11 People’ Responsible for Majority of ‘Book Ban’ Requests?
On May 23 2023, several social media posts popped up with the jarring claim that a majority of book removal or book ban requests in American schools were an effort by the same eleven individuals: This is what white minority rule looks like.https://t.
Logically→ No, Florida lawmakers did not dance ‘after passing anti-trans’ legislation
Truth or Fiction?→ Ron DeSantis and the ‘Let Them Die Act’
On May 15 2023, an Imgur account shared a recent tweet by Alejandra Caraballo (@Esqueer_) describing purported legislation in Florida as the “Let Them Die Act”: Ron DeSantis just signed the "Let Them Die Act" which allows medic
The Dispatch→ Cracking Down on Immigration or Religious Liberty?
(Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)A group of evangelicals says a sweeping immigration proposal in Florida would trample their ministry.Continue reading Cracking Down on Immigration or Religious Liberty? »
The Dispatch→ DeSantis the Decider
Florida Gov.Ron DeSantis speaks during an event on March 30 in Smyrna, Georgia. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / AFP) (Photo by ELIJAH NOUVELAGE/AFP via Getty Images)The Florida governor is comfortable exercising power but less steady on the campaign trail
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Ruby Bridges’ Movie Banned in Florida School
On March 28 2023, popular posts on Reddit and Twitter referenced a controversy over a movie about Ruby Bridges at an elementary school in Florida. Journalist Judd Legum published a Twitter thread about the film Ruby Bridges, and summarized the events
The Dispatch→ Florida’s E-Verify Push, Explained
Landscaper Carlos Morales, a member of WeCount!, a labor union of low wage immigrant workers and their families, in August 2022. (Photo by Cindy Karp/Washington Post/ Getty Images)Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to go further in cracking down on illegal employ
Truth or Fiction?→ Blaise Ingoglia, Florida Republicans, and the ‘Ultimate Cancel Act’
On February 28 2023, a post about a Florida Republican lawmaker’s purported proposal to “cancel” the Democratic party in his state was popular on Reddit’s r/WhitePeopleTwitter: Florida Republicans introduce a bill to
The Dispatch→ Academic Freedom for Whom?
A view of the campus of New College in Sarasota, Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of six conservatives to the schools board of trustees on January. 6. (Thomas Simonetti/Washington Post/Getty Images.)Ron DeSantis pays lip service to
Truth or Fiction?→ DeSantis Lawyers ‘Define Woke’
On December 3 2022, tweets and posts appeared about attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) being “forced” to define the popular descriptor “woke,” purportedly responding that it was “the belief there are systemi
The Dispatch→ Democratic Divergence in the Old Obama Coalition
In this year’s midterms, Democrats held their own in North Carolina but got clobbered in Florida.The post Democratic Divergence in the Old Obama Coalition appeared first on The Dispatch.
Truth or Fiction?→ A Florida Attorney Opposed to Helmet Laws Died in a Motorcycle Crash
On October 26 2022, a popular Reddit post suggested that a Florida attorney known for opposing helmet laws had died in a motorcycle crash: Attorney who fought Florida helmet laws died in motorcycle crash while not wearing one from Leopa
Poynter→ Marco Rubio said someone could blow up a ballot drop box, ignoring safe track record
Millions of Americans are casting mail ballots via drop boxes. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said that’s dangerous. “There’s danger involved in drop boxes,” Rubio said in the Oct. 18 debate with his […] The post Marco Rubio said som
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Florida Female Student Athletes Have to Report Their Menstrual History to Play’
On October 3 2022, social media discourse followed claims that Florida’s female student athletes were made to disclose their “menstrual history” in order to participate in athletics: Florida female student athletes are aske
Logically→ The deep state created Hurricane Ian to target red states.
Hurricane Ian is a natural disaster that hit Cuba and Florida state. The claim is baseless and stems from a conspiracy theory.
Logically→ Joe Biden advised COVID vaccinations to prepare for Hurricane Ian’s landfall in Florida.
The video is over a year old and has been clipped out of context to make it seem like Biden is asking people to get vaccinated ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Snopes→ People Trapped, 2.5M Without Power As Ian Drenches Florida
One of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the United States threatened catastrophic flooding around the state.
Snopes→ Ian Makes Landfall in Southwest Florida As Category 4 Storm
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the U.S.
Truth or Fiction?→ Publix Hurricane Cake (Ian Edition)
As Hurricane Ian approached Florida, images of “hurricane cakes” purportedly being sold at Publix began circulating on social media platforms: #HurricaneIan I think we're being warned pic.twitter.com/XLk9by8xTL — Inappropriate
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Most Intense Weather Broadcast Ever’
As Hurricane Ian bore down on Florida in September 2022, old clips of Shepard Smith’s blunt warnings to Floridians about a different storm gained new life online. “So the weatherman just gonna OD on us like that?” read one tweet showi
Snopes→ Ian Just Shy of a Category 5 Hurricane As It Nears Florida
Hurricane Ian rapidly intensified off Florida's southwest coast, gaining top winds of 155 mph (250 kph), just shy of the most dangerous Category 5 status.
Snopes→ Vulnerable Tampa Bay Braces for Storm Not Seen in a Century
It’s been more than a century since a major storm like Hurricane Ian has struck the Tampa Bay area.
Truth or Fiction?→ Florida Gov. DeSantis Sued for ‘Fraudulent and Illegal Scheme’ Against Immigrants
Attorneys representing a group of immigrants filed a class-action lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on September 20 2022, accusing him of organizing their wrongful transport from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard. The group Lawyers for Civil
Snopes→ Texas Sheriff Investigating Migrant Flights to Martha’s Vineyard
A Texas sheriff opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but did not say what laws may have been broken.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Shameful and Inhuman’: Federal Agents Accused of Planting Fake Addresses on Immigrants
As criticism and attention piled onto right-wing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for shipping a group of fifty asylum seekers from Texas to Massachusetts, an immigration attorney accused federal operatives of lying to the immigrants as part of that proce
Snopes→ Florida, Texas Escalate Flights, Buses to Move Migrants
Republican governors are escalating their partisan tactic of sending migrants to Democratic strongholds without advance warning.
Poynter→ Florida allowed people with felony records to register to vote. Now they face illegal voting charges.
After much debate in 2018, Floridians decided to amend the state’s constitution so certain felons — once out of prison — could regain the right to vote. Floridians were persuaded […] The post Florida allowed people with felony records to re
Snopes→ Is the Florida Homework Assignment About Trump and Media Bias Real?
Readers asked if a picture truly showed part of a homework assignment handed out to students at a Florida middle school.
Snopes→ Does a Tampa School Library Book Teach About Gay Sex?
The Florida Standard reported that Pierce Middle School offered "a book promoting gay sex – including instructions on how to use 'hookup apps.'"
Poynter→ A viral list of ‘banned’ books in Florida is satire
In recent weeks, social media users have criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his policies to crack down on classroom instruction around LGBTQ issues and race. The latest instance might […] The post A viral list of ‘banned’ books in Flor
Snopes→ Judge Blocks Florida ‘Woke’ Law Pushed by Gov. DeSantis
U.S. District Judge Mark Walker said the “Stop WOKE” act violates the First Amendment and is impermissibly vague.
Poynter→ Video showing Ron DeSantis arguing with Sean Hannity about a ‘raid’ is satire
Footage of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis arguing with Sean Hannity of Fox News about whether the search of Mar-a-Lago should be called a “raid” went viral on Twitter. But the tense exchange […] The post Video showing Ron DeSantis arguin
Snopes→ Can Veterans’ Spouses Get Florida Teaching Certificates Without Degrees?
A new law makes it easier for military veterans, but not their spouses, to obtain a teaching certificate without a bachelor's degree.
Snopes→ A Year On, Surfside Remembers 98 Victims of Condo Collapse
A year ago in the middle of the night, a 12-story oceanfront condo building in Surfside, Florida, came down with a thunderous roar.
Truth or Fiction?→ Book Lovers Fight Back Against Banning Attempts
As the far right’s attempts to ban books continues throughout the country, book lovers are fighting back. The latest attempt to ban Kurt Vonnegut’s works for “obscenity” has been challenged by both a Florida English teacher and a gr
Snopes→ Judge Gives Initial OK to $1B Deal in Florida Condo Collapse
A Florida judge gave initial approval to a settlement of more than $1 billion to families who lost loved ones in the collapse last year of a Florida beachfront condominium building in which 98 people died.