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Bethania Palma

Bethania Palma is a journalist from the Los Angeles area who started her career as a daily newspaper reporter and has covered everything from crime to local government to national politics. She has written for a variety of publications as a staffer and freelancer, including the Los Angeles News Group, the LAist, LA School Report, the OC Weekly and Raw Story. She earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California at Irvine and an M.A. in history from California State University at Northridge. When researching bizarre phenomena, she's holding out for the day when the conclusion will be, "Aliens did it."

Did Mitt Romney March with Demonstrators?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 8, 2020

Romney was likely the first Republican U.S. Senator to participate in ongoing civil rights prote ...

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Is Starbucks Giving Away Free Frappuccinos to Anyone Who Yells 'Black Lives Matter' in Cafes?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 5, 2020

Coupon scams often play on moments of crisis.

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Did Trump Say 'This Is a Great Day' for George Floyd?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 5, 2020

The president's comments came during a press conference about employment statistics on June 5, 2020.

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Did Beyoncé Endorse President Trump in 2020?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 4, 2020

In 2016 she supported Donald Trump's opponent, Hillary Clinton.

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Did LEGO Pull Police Playsets from Stores?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 4, 2020

A rumor led some to believe that LEGO stopped selling police- and White House-themed toys.

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Did Protesters Set Fire to a Building with a Child Inside?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 4, 2020

Conflicting accounts from city officials made this widely shared story even more troubling.

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No, Black Lives Matter Didn't Threaten To 'Assassinate White Families'

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 3, 2020

Screenshots of an inflammatory Facebook post started circulating during the George Floyd protest ...

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Did 'Antifa America' Threaten to 'Take What's Ours' from the Suburbs?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 2, 2020

A tweet posted amid nationwide protests and riots over the in-custody death of George Floyd caus ...

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Does This Picture Show George Floyd with a Bible?

Written by: Bethania Palma

June 1, 2020

Floyd was a devout Christian who mentored others.

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Did Trump Post a Video with Biden Logo on a Coffin?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 29, 2020

A video posted to U.S. President Donald Trump's Facebook page drew instant criticism.

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Did George Floyd and Then-Officer Derek Chauvin Work Together in Minneapolis?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 29, 2020

Questions surfaced about the possibility that a Minneapolis police officer knew the man who died ...

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Did Trump Retweet a Video Saying 'The Only Good Democrat is a Dead Democrat'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 28, 2020

The original comment was made by a public official in New Mexico.

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Are Birds Eye and Green Giant Vegetables 'All from China'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 27, 2020 (Updated: May 28, 2020)

A meme circulating on social media appeared to serve up some xenophobia.

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Did Calif. Announce It Will Pay Undocumented Residents COVID-19 Stimulus While Laying Off First Responders?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 27, 2020

A meme linked two separate events together to foment political controversy.

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Did Piers Morgan End His Friendship with Trump in an Open Letter?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 22, 2020

The fallout apparently began when U.S. President Donald Trump unfollowed Morgan on Twitter.

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Did Trump Say He 'Tested Very Positively' for COVID-19, Meaning Negative?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 22, 2020

Is the president trying to confuse us?

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Did CDC Issue Strict Rules for Reopening Schools in Pandemic?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 21, 2020

A widely shared graphic paraphrased CDC recommendations that can be voluntarily adopted by schoo ...

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Did Pelosi Say 'Civilization as We Know It Today Is at Stake' About 2020 Election?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 20, 2020

Whether accurate or not, a quote shared online can quickly travel a long way away from its origi ...

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Is Kroger Requiring Employees to Repay Coronavirus Emergency Pay?

Written by: Bethania Palma

May 20, 2020

An image showing a letter purportedly sent from the grocery chain to employees sparked outrage o ...

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Anti-Lockdown Protests Originated With Tight-Knit Group Who Share Bigger Goal: Trump 2020

Written by: Bethania Palma Alex Kasprak

May 20, 2020

The driving force behind Michigan's anti-lockdown protests — and their connections to the family ...

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