Immigration
In 2024 a lie about Springfield went national. Behind it was a real community, a real labor market, and a real town. We report on the place, not the myth.
Issue
Springfield's Haitian community and the 2024 disinformation episode that put it on the map.
In 2024 a lie about Springfield went national. Behind it was a real community, a real labor market, and a real town. We report on the place, not the myth.
Stories
A false rumor about Springfield's Haitian community went from a deleted Facebook post to a presidential debate in 36 hours, and the trip added reach without ever adding proof.
04 July 2026
Haitian work permits became invalid July 1, 2026, months before the election. DeWine called ending TPS a job killer for Ohio and for Springfield, breaking with national GOP policy.
04 July 2026