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When the Debunk Came From a Nonprofit, Not the Daily
When a national lie hit Springfield, the early on-record correction came from the nonprofit Ohio Capital Journal and local officials, not a big daily. It shows who is left to check the facts.
08 July 2026
The July 1 Cliff: What Happens When 26,500 People Lose the Right to Work
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
How "Eating the Pets" Spread in Days
A secondhand Facebook post became a national talking point in under a week, drew more than 33 bomb threats to Springfield, and was debunked first by a nonprofit newsroom and local Republicans.
04 July 2026
Anatomy of a Lie: How "Eating the Pets" Traveled From a Facebook Post to a Debate Stage
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