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Congress Passes Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act To Finally Make It A Federal Crime

"You only need to look at the events in Charlottesville to be reminded that not too long ago rallies such as those resulted in the lynching of innocent African Americans."

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 28, 2020

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Congress Passes Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act To Finally Make It A Federal Crime

"You only need to look at the events in Charlottesville to be reminded that not too long ago rallies such as those resulted in the lynching of innocent African Americans."

By Marco Margaritoff • February 28, 2020

How Pizzagate Turned Comet Ping Pong Into A Global Pedophile Sex Ring

The true story of how partisan U.S. politics, Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 conviction, Russian bots, and good old-fashioned witch hysteria launched the Pizzagate conspiracy theory.

By Genevieve Carlton • Feb 27, 2020

How Pizzagate Turned Comet Ping Pong Into A Global Pedophile Sex Ring

The true story of how partisan U.S. politics, Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 conviction, Russian bots, and good old-fashioned witch hysteria launched the Pizzagate conspiracy theory.

By Genevieve Carlton • February 27, 2020

11-Year-Old Idaho Girl Supports Gun Freedom Bill By Carrying Loaded AR-15 Into Statehouse

Bailey Nielsen and her grandfather stood before Idaho lawmakers in support of a proposal that would allow any legal U.S. resident to carry a concealed handgun within city limits statewide.

By All That's Interesting • Feb 25, 2020

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11-Year-Old Idaho Girl Supports Gun Freedom Bill By Carrying Loaded AR-15 Into Statehouse

Bailey Nielsen and her grandfather stood before Idaho lawmakers in support of a proposal that would allow any legal U.S. resident to carry a concealed handgun within city limits statewide.

By All That's Interesting • February 25, 2020

29 Facts About Muhammad Ali That Reveal The Truth About ‘The Greatest’

Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. on Jan. 17, 1942, Muhammad Ali became a heavyweight boxing champion who changed history forever — both inside and outside of the ring.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 19, 2020

29 Facts About Muhammad Ali That Reveal The Truth About ‘The Greatest’

Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. on Jan. 17, 1942, Muhammad Ali became a heavyweight boxing champion who changed history forever — both inside and outside of the ring.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 19, 2020

Meet Charlotte Corday, The Woman Who Assassinated A French Revolutionary Hero — And Inspired One Of History’s Greatest Paintings

On July 13, 1793, Charlotte Corday stabbed French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat to death in his bathtub. She later claimed, "I killed one man to save 100,000."

By Morgan Dunn • Feb 17, 2020

Meet Charlotte Corday, The Woman Who Assassinated A French Revolutionary Hero — And Inspired One Of History’s Greatest Paintings

On July 13, 1793, Charlotte Corday stabbed French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat to death in his bathtub. She later claimed, "I killed one man to save 100,000."

By Morgan Dunn • February 17, 2020

How Charles Lindbergh Wrecked His Legacy Pushing Anti-Semitism And Neutrality Toward The Nazis

Charles Lindbergh was a hero for his feats of aviation but ultimately lost that goodwill once he started pushing bigoted conspiracies to keep America from fighting Hitler.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 15, 2020

How Charles Lindbergh Wrecked His Legacy Pushing Anti-Semitism And Neutrality Toward The Nazis

Charles Lindbergh was a hero for his feats of aviation but ultimately lost that goodwill once he started pushing bigoted conspiracies to keep America from fighting Hitler.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 15, 2020

Operation Jade Helm: The Conspiracy Theory That Presaged Our Post-Truth World

In the summer of 2015, a routine U.S. military exercise called Jade Helm 15 led to mass hysteria over an imminent invasion of Texas. Now, we might know why — and the reason is frightening.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 14, 2020

Operation Jade Helm: The Conspiracy Theory That Presaged Our Post-Truth World

In the summer of 2015, a routine U.S. military exercise called Jade Helm 15 led to mass hysteria over an imminent invasion of Texas. Now, we might know why — and the reason is frightening.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 14, 2020

Priest Bans Pro-Choice Lawmakers From His Church, Claiming Abortion Is Worse Than Child Molestation

Rhode Island Rev. Richard Bucci said that at least sexual abuse "doesn't kill anyone."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 14, 2020

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Priest Bans Pro-Choice Lawmakers From His Church, Claiming Abortion Is Worse Than Child Molestation

Rhode Island Rev. Richard Bucci said that at least sexual abuse "doesn't kill anyone."

By Natasha Ishak • February 14, 2020

National Archives Blurs Out Anti-Trump Signs From Photo Of Women’s March

The non-partisan U.S. agency showcased the iconic 2017 march in a heavily altered image, which obscured signs referencing the president and "female anatomy."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 21, 2020

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National Archives Blurs Out Anti-Trump Signs From Photo Of Women’s March

The non-partisan U.S. agency showcased the iconic 2017 march in a heavily altered image, which obscured signs referencing the president and "female anatomy."

By Marco Margaritoff • January 21, 2020

Did Pope Benedict XVI And Pope Francis Really Have Those Heart-To-Hearts From The Two Popes?

With great tension between these two Catholic leaders, the true story behind The Two Popes certainly didn't involve the pizza-eating, soccer-watching hangouts that the Netflix movie depicts.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 15, 2020

Did Pope Benedict XVI And Pope Francis Really Have Those Heart-To-Hearts From The Two Popes?

With great tension between these two Catholic leaders, the true story behind The Two Popes certainly didn't involve the pizza-eating, soccer-watching hangouts that the Netflix movie depicts.

By Natasha Ishak • January 15, 2020

North Korean Mother Faces Jail For Saving Children Instead Of Kim Family Portraits From House Fire

Now, this mother can't even get antibiotics to treat her children's burns because she's under investigation by the state.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 13, 2020

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North Korean Mother Faces Jail For Saving Children Instead Of Kim Family Portraits From House Fire

Now, this mother can't even get antibiotics to treat her children's burns because she's under investigation by the state.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 13, 2020

Urban Blight, The Son Of Sam, And The Birth Of Hip Hop: 28 Photos Of The Bronx In The 1970s

While white flight reduced the Bronx's population by 30 percent during the 1970s, much of the borough literally burned to the ground.

By Marco Margaritoff • Dec 23, 2019

Urban Blight, The Son Of Sam, And The Birth Of Hip Hop: 28 Photos Of The Bronx In The 1970s

While white flight reduced the Bronx's population by 30 percent during the 1970s, much of the borough literally burned to the ground.

By Marco Margaritoff • December 23, 2019