What the Fact
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💡 Right-wing spin vs. reality—one contradiction at a time. Quick, clear, fact-checked. Because misinformation thrives when left unchecked.
🔎 Breaking down right-wing hypocrisy in bite-sized facts. Simple, sharp, sourced. Facts > fiction.
🔎 Breaking down right-wing hypocrisy in bite-sized facts. Simple, sharp, sourced. Facts > fiction.
The GOP brand: less government.
The twist:
• Fewer rules for corporations.
• More rules for your body, books, marriage & rights.
• Bigger budgets for ICE, defense & surveillance.
Small gov? No. Selective gov.
The twist:
• Fewer rules for corporations.
• More rules for your body, books, marriage & rights.
• Bigger budgets for ICE, defense & surveillance.
Small gov? No. Selective gov.
October 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The GOP brand: less government.
The twist:
• Fewer rules for corporations.
• More rules for your body, books, marriage & rights.
• Bigger budgets for ICE, defense & surveillance.
Small gov? No. Selective gov.
The twist:
• Fewer rules for corporations.
• More rules for your body, books, marriage & rights.
• Bigger budgets for ICE, defense & surveillance.
Small gov? No. Selective gov.
Trump and Hegseth flew top military leaders from around the world to Quantico today — just hours before a shutdown. Costly, risky, and for what? Fat-shaming generals, pushing “manlier” standards, and said they are going to use U.S. cities as training grounds. WT-everliving-F.
September 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Trump and Hegseth flew top military leaders from around the world to Quantico today — just hours before a shutdown. Costly, risky, and for what? Fat-shaming generals, pushing “manlier” standards, and said they are going to use U.S. cities as training grounds. WT-everliving-F.
Trump is a fucking disgrace. Imagine being such a reckless, spineless asshole that a wartime president decides you’re not worth his time.
Trump has always kissed the asses of dictators and screwed over our allies. This is just more proof.
www.npr.org/2025/02/28/n...
Trump has always kissed the asses of dictators and screwed over our allies. This is just more proof.
www.npr.org/2025/02/28/n...
Zelenskyy leaves the White House early after Trump meeting gets heated
A meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy grew contentious, with Trump telling Zelenskyy, "You're not acting at all thankful" for U.S. support.
www.npr.org
February 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Trump is a fucking disgrace. Imagine being such a reckless, spineless asshole that a wartime president decides you’re not worth his time.
Trump has always kissed the asses of dictators and screwed over our allies. This is just more proof.
www.npr.org/2025/02/28/n...
Trump has always kissed the asses of dictators and screwed over our allies. This is just more proof.
www.npr.org/2025/02/28/n...
Ah yes, nothing like a white man confidently rewriting reality. Gaslighting level: expert. Try again.
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
GOP congressman faces criticism and several boos at Georgia town hall | CNN Politics
A Republican congressman from Georgia faced some tough criticism and occasional boos from constituents Thursday night as he fielded questions about the Trump administration’s early actions.
www.cnn.com
February 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Ah yes, nothing like a white man confidently rewriting reality. Gaslighting level: expert. Try again.
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...
Continuing my series on the right-wing propaganda machine, I fact-check PragerU’s take on America’s republic vs. democracy. 🇺🇸 The Founding Fathers feared tyranny—so why are their principles being distorted today?
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Fact-Checking PragerU: The Truth About America’s Republic vs. Democracy
Is America a democracy or a republic? 🇺🇸 PragerU’s video breaks it down, but does it tell the full story? We fact-check their claims, explore why the Founding Fathers feared tyranny, and uncover why W...
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February 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Continuing my series on the right-wing propaganda machine, I fact-check PragerU’s take on America’s republic vs. democracy. 🇺🇸 The Founding Fathers feared tyranny—so why are their principles being distorted today?
open.substack.com/pub/sionnanc...
open.substack.com/pub/sionnanc...
Can anyone explain the implications of this? www.cnn.com/2025/02/18/p...
Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data | CNN Politics
A federal judge declined on Tuesday to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems at a slew of executive branch agencies.
www.cnn.com
February 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Can anyone explain the implications of this? www.cnn.com/2025/02/18/p...
What the ever living firetruck! This came through my email. 🤮🤮🤮
February 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
What the ever living firetruck! This came through my email. 🤮🤮🤮
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February 4, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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WHERE THE FUCK IS DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP???
February 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
WHERE THE FUCK IS DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP???
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What?!? But he promised! abc11.com/post/prices-...
These prices could climb within days if Trump slaps tariffs on Canada and Mexico
The Trump administrations says the tariffs will take effect on Feb. 1.
abc11.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What?!? But he promised! abc11.com/post/prices-...
A Guide for the Perplexed: Democrats in Distress
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A Guide for the Perplexed: Democrats in Distress
Discipline and amplification are key
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January 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A Guide for the Perplexed: Democrats in Distress
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Mexico Builds Wall to Keep Out Violent Jan 6 Criminals 😆
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Mexico Builds Wall to Keep Out Violent Jan 6 Criminals
"We will build a wall and make the United States pay for it."
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January 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Mexico Builds Wall to Keep Out Violent Jan 6 Criminals 😆
open.substack.com/pub/borowitz...
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🚨 Trump is attacking Bishop Budde — let’s show her we’ve got her back! 🚨
She spoke up for immigrants & LGBTQ+ kids, and now Trump is lashing out. Don't stay silent.
Sign the Red, Wine & Blue Thank You card to stand with Bishop Budde! Compassion is not a crime.
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She spoke up for immigrants & LGBTQ+ kids, and now Trump is lashing out. Don't stay silent.
Sign the Red, Wine & Blue Thank You card to stand with Bishop Budde! Compassion is not a crime.
secure.everyaction.com/S7hE1l2x10Wb...
Join Us in Thanking Bishop Budde!
Add your name to our Thank You card.
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January 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
🚨 Trump is attacking Bishop Budde — let’s show her we’ve got her back! 🚨
She spoke up for immigrants & LGBTQ+ kids, and now Trump is lashing out. Don't stay silent.
Sign the Red, Wine & Blue Thank You card to stand with Bishop Budde! Compassion is not a crime.
secure.everyaction.com/S7hE1l2x10Wb...
She spoke up for immigrants & LGBTQ+ kids, and now Trump is lashing out. Don't stay silent.
Sign the Red, Wine & Blue Thank You card to stand with Bishop Budde! Compassion is not a crime.
secure.everyaction.com/S7hE1l2x10Wb...
II break down PragerU’s misleading, right-wing take on the Constitution, fact-check their claims, and reveal what they left out.
📖 Read my article: open.substack.com/pub/sionnanc...
💬 Let’s talk about fact-based history.
📖 Read my article: open.substack.com/pub/sionnanc...
💬 Let’s talk about fact-based history.
The Constitution and the Limits of Congressional Power: A Closer Look at a Conservative Interpretation
I last studied government in high school when George H.W.
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January 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
II break down PragerU’s misleading, right-wing take on the Constitution, fact-check their claims, and reveal what they left out.
📖 Read my article: open.substack.com/pub/sionnanc...
💬 Let’s talk about fact-based history.
📖 Read my article: open.substack.com/pub/sionnanc...
💬 Let’s talk about fact-based history.
Trump wants to deport all the “dangerous criminals” …except the ones who attacked the Capitol for him. Those dangerous criminals get pardons and VIP treatment. Law and order? It's more like loyalty and loopholes.
a cartoon of randy marsh from south park says what the hell is wrong with you
ALT: a cartoon of randy marsh from south park says what the hell is wrong with you
media.tenor.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Trump wants to deport all the “dangerous criminals” …except the ones who attacked the Capitol for him. Those dangerous criminals get pardons and VIP treatment. Law and order? It's more like loyalty and loopholes.
💡 I signed up for a free Constitution course—only to land in a right-wing propaganda machine. Instead of opting out, I dove in. The result? A fact-based rebuttal to the misinformation fueling the war on "woke education."
sionnancaldwell.substack.com/p/how-i-acci...
sionnancaldwell.substack.com/p/how-i-acci...
How I Accidentally Signed Up for a Right-Wing Propaganda Machine
I believe that a solid understanding of the U.S.
sionnancaldwell.substack.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
💡 I signed up for a free Constitution course—only to land in a right-wing propaganda machine. Instead of opting out, I dove in. The result? A fact-based rebuttal to the misinformation fueling the war on "woke education."
sionnancaldwell.substack.com/p/how-i-acci...
sionnancaldwell.substack.com/p/how-i-acci...
🚨 The guardrails of democracy never stay in place. 🚨
Every time marginalized groups gain rights, history shows us an extreme political backlash follows. Why does this happen? And how do we stop it? 👇
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Every time marginalized groups gain rights, history shows us an extreme political backlash follows. Why does this happen? And how do we stop it? 👇
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The Fragile Guardrails of Democracy: Why Progress Sparks Backlash
I recently listened to the Contrarian Interview with Jen Rubin and historian Heather Cox Richardson (HCR), where HCR made a powerful observation: the guardrails of democracy never stay in place. This ...
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January 22, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🚨 The guardrails of democracy never stay in place. 🚨
Every time marginalized groups gain rights, history shows us an extreme political backlash follows. Why does this happen? And how do we stop it? 👇
open.substack.com/pub/sionnanc...
Every time marginalized groups gain rights, history shows us an extreme political backlash follows. Why does this happen? And how do we stop it? 👇
open.substack.com/pub/sionnanc...
Here is to the ride for the next 4 f’ing years… www.politifact.com/article/2025...
Live fact-checking Donald Trump's Inauguration Day speech
We're live fact-checking Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. Here's what to know as he takes office.
www.politifact.com
January 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Here is to the ride for the next 4 f’ing years… www.politifact.com/article/2025...
Astounded that anyone would vote Trump back in after the release of Jack Smith’s final report on his attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Then I listened further… and now I’m beyond astounded—I’m utterly dumbfounded. Listen for yourself: open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
January 14, 2025
A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.
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January 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Astounded that anyone would vote Trump back in after the release of Jack Smith’s final report on his attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Then I listened further… and now I’m beyond astounded—I’m utterly dumbfounded. Listen for yourself: open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...