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LABOR DAY EDITION

Snopes Debunker

Sept. 5, 2022

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Labor Day Highlights

America Is in the Middle of a Labor Mobilization Moment

Self-organizers, for example, are behind union drives at Starbucks, Amazon, Trader Joe’s, and Chipotle. Read Story.

Did Tyson Foods Ditch Labor Day for a Muslim Holiday?

Tyson Foods has not dropped Labor Day as an employee holiday in favor of the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Read Story.

Have We Forgotten the True Meaning of Labor Day?

The first Labor Day was hardly a national holiday. Workers had to strike to celebrate it. Read Story.

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Panel: West Point Should Rename Lee Barracks, Nix KKK Art

A commission created by Congress is recommending changes at the storied academy when it comes to buildings, places and memorials that include the names or images of Robert E. Lee and other Confederate officers.

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Trump Search Inventory Reveals New Details from FBI Seizure

The inventory disclosed by the Justice Department reveals in general terms the contents of 33 boxes and containers taken from an office and a storage room at Mar-a-Lago during the Aug. 8 search.

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Argentina: Attempt to Kill VP Fails when Handgun Misfires

A man tried to kill Argentina's politically powerful Vice President Cristina Fernández outside her home, but the handgun misfired.

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Is the James Comey ‘Unequal Justice’ Quote Meme Accurate?

An "Unequal Justice" meme displayed a purported quote from former FBI Director James Comey about the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. Read Story.

Does ‘Club’ in ‘Club Sandwich’ Stand for ‘Chicken Lettuce Under Bacon’?

The ever-popular club sandwich dates back at least to the late 1800s, which is more than can be said for a viral theory about how it got its name. Read Story.

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