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Sephora says it did not donate to Trump campaign, after online calls for boycott
Why Troubling News:
Once again an example of misinformation being rapidly spread over social media just because one person started it and everyone believed it. I suppose the purpose of this one was to intentionally plant more doubt and distrust in things we're so familiar with, in this case, stores like Sephora and Home Depot and Kohl's. And despite the fact that there is law prohibiting corporations from using general funds to make direct contributions to candidates in federal elections, a lot of people believed this rumor anyway. It's just crazy how fast this stuff can spread despite it being completely untrue.
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Excellent example of how sensitive headlines are and why it is so crucial that the language they employ be correct.
It is amazing how a headline can shape public perception and influence people’s beliefs.