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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."

Walmart Ad Featuring Same-Sex Couple Sparks Complaints from Anti-Gay Group

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 1, 2019

"It's clear that Walmart is on the path of elevating homosexual relationships to the same level ...

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Did Parents Sue Planned Parenthood for Child Support Over a Failed Abortion?

Written by: Bethania Palma

March 1, 2019

The couple felt they could not afford to add another child to their family.

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Did U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell Increase His Net Worth by 'Nearly $2.4 Million Every Year for a Decade'?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 26, 2019

A meme based on a 2014 campaign ad has continued to make the online rounds years later.

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Did Planned Parenthood Harvest the Brain from a Living, Late-Term Fetus?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 26, 2019

A tweet by a high-profile Fox News personality breathed new life into an old controversy.

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Did an Infant Who Survived Abortion Scream for an Hour While Left to Die?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 21, 2019

Aspects of a controversial abortion horror story circulating online since 2016 are unverified.

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Did the Texas Governor Tweet a Fake BBC Page with False Information About a Convicted Rapist?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 21, 2019

Greg Abbott posted a tweet that falsely characterized the citizenship status of a convict.

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Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'Chase' Amazon Out of Her NYC District?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 20, 2019

The newly elected congresswoman from New York was a vocal opponent of Amazon's plans, as were ma ...

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Protester holding sign reading: "DREAMers Make America Great"

Did Democrats Pass a Bill That Funds College for 'Illegal Immigrants' Using Taxpayer Money?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 19, 2019

"Investment is squandered when higher education is placed out of reach, and it is a huge disserv ...

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Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Marry Her Brother?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 15, 2019 (Updated: Jan. 16, 2023)

Rep. Ilhan Omar has been the subject of recurrent controversies, including ones regarding her ma ...

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Did Donald Trump, Jr. Call Teachers 'Losers' at His Father's Rally in Texas?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 15, 2019

The president's eldest son aired his grievances with educators during a political rally.

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Can You Get Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Sitting in a Snowed-In Car?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 14, 2019

Be sure to clear the exhaust pipe before running your car after a snowstorm.

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Is President Trump Planning a Military Parade for the Fourth of July?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 13, 2019

As in the past, it's unclear whether a military parade will in fact materialize.

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Did Netflix Make $845M In Profit and Pay $0 in Taxes Under New Tax Law?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 13, 2019

Netflix was one of the first major companies to post its annual financial disclosure report.

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Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wear a $7,600 Ensemble to the State of the Union Address?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 12, 2019

The new U.S. House member's critics can't seem to decide whether she has too much money or too l ...

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Did Adam Schiff Use Taxpayer Money to Settle a Sexual Harassment Claim in 2013?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 11, 2019

The congressman from California is the frequent target of unfounded online rumors.

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Does Walmart Sell Insulin for $25 a Vial Without a Prescription?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 7, 2019

The question centers on a different type of insulin than most diabetics are currently prescribed.

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Was El Paso One of the 'Most Dangerous Cities' in U.S. Before a Border Fence Was Built?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 6, 2019

What did make a difference was a flood of Border Patrol agents, who began Operation Hold the Lin ...

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Did Maroon 5 Donate Their Super Bowl Halftime Show Earnings to Charity?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 5, 2019

A charitable donation didn't spare the band from criticism for accommodating the NFL.

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Was Miriam Adelson Honored for Donating Money to Help Trump Aides with Legal Expenses?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 4, 2019

The honor Adelson received, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, is considered the highest civilia ...

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Did Ann Coulter Say This About the Oklahoma City Bomber?

Written by: Bethania Palma

Feb. 2, 2019

The conservative social and political commentator even requested that her remarks about Timothy ...

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