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Claim: the new coronavirus has HIV proteins that indicate it was genetically modified in a laboratory. (Viral post, 2020-05-20)
Evidence (2022-02-17): These research groups continue to work at an unprecedented pace, given the unpredictability of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. For example, Sanjana and colleagues are developing tests to understand the mechanisms that enable new variants to become more infectious. They showed how one of the first spike protein mutations, D614G, allowed SARS-CoV-2 variants to enter host cells more easily than the original viral strain could. Today, all currently circulating strains of SARS-CoV-2, including Delta and Omicron, carry the D614G mutation. The Sanjana lab is also developing new genome editing tools to explore the interactions between specific human genetic mutations and viral variants.
Claim: the new coronavirus has HIV proteins that indicate it was genetically modified in a laboratory. (Viral post, 2020-05-20)
Evidence (2021-12-08): Whether SARS-CoV-2 was introduced through a laboratory accident or whether it has been genetically manipulated is highly debatable. After a thorough analysis of the genetic characterizations of SARS-CoV-2 from both the early and later stages of the pandemic, as well as its close relatives from wild animals, many researchers in the global scientific community have reached the consensus that SARS-CoV-2 is unlikely to have escaped a laboratory and there is no scientific evidence that SARS-CoV-2 has been genetically manipulated10. However, the exact spillover event and emergence process of SARS-CoV-2 is still unclear, and more information from the earliest stage of the epidemic is clearly important to understand how SARS-CoV-2 came into contact with people. [...] Li, X. et al. A furin cleavage site was discovered in the S protein of the 2019 novel coronavirus [in Chinese]. Chin. J. Bioinform.18, 103–108 (2020).
Claim: the new coronavirus has HIV proteins that indicate it was genetically modified in a laboratory. (Viral post, 2020-05-20)
Evidence (2020-01-31): We are currently witnessing a major epidemic caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The evolution of 2019-nCoV remains elusive. We found 4 insertions in the spike glycoprotein (S) which are unique to the 2019-nCoV and are not present in other coronaviruses. Importantly, amino acid residues in all the 4 inserts have identity or similarity to those in the HIV-1 gp120 or HIV-1 Gag. Interestingly, despite the inserts being discontinuous on the primary amino acid sequence, 3D-modelling of the 2019-nCoV suggests that they converge to constitute the receptor binding site. The finding of 4 unique inserts in the 2019-nCoV, all of which have identity /similarity to amino acid residues in key structural proteins of HIV-1 is unlikely to be fortuitous in nature. This work provides yet unknown insights on 2019-nCoV and sheds light on the evolution and pathogenicity of this virus with important implications for diagnosis of this virus.
Claim: the new coronavirus has HIV proteins that indicate it was genetically modified in a laboratory. (Viral post, 2020-05-20)
Evidence (2024-06-26): In 2003, he had halted his ongoing HIV work to help scientists in China combat the SARS coronavirus. He decided to again pause his laboratory’s HIV research—most recently focused on developing drugs that could be administered less frequently than the daily cocktail and engineering antibodies to cure the disease—to target this new and dangerous coronavirus. "By the second week of January, we recognized that this was a SARS-like coronavirus," says Dr. Ho, the Clyde’56 and Helen Wu Professor of Medicine at VP&S. "Given our background in HIV, we recognized that there was plenty we could bring to bear and make a contribution."
Claim: the new coronavirus has HIV proteins that indicate it was genetically modified in a laboratory. (Viral post, 2020-05-20)
Evidence (2024-04-04): By stabilizing the coronavirus "spike protein" that lets HKU1, a form of the common cold, invade cells, NIH scientists are able to better understand coronavirus immunity. Source 2016
Claim: the new coronavirus has HIV proteins that indicate it was genetically modified in a laboratory. (Viral post, 2020-05-20)
Evidence (2022-08-19): Vaccination with a SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine revealed HIV hiding in immune cells in blood from people with HIV, according to lab research led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings, published Aug. 19 in Nature Communications, identify new tools for evaluating treatment approaches in development aimed at curing HIV. [...] Next, the researchers analyzed blood from individuals with HIV before COVID-19 vaccination and after each of two shots. In particular, they found that killer CD8+ T cells that target cells marked by an early gene product of HIV called Nef had released the protein granzyme B, a robust marker of recent attempts by the CD8+ T cells to kill HIV. This response, observed after the first shot, was correlated with a subsequent reduction in HIV RNA – suggesting some elimination of infected cells by the boosted CD8+ T cells.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-22): The claim is accurate. The chapter that used the quote removed the message and apologized for its usage.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-08-15): A post shared on social media purports the Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler. [...] Moms for Liberty’s Hamilton County chapter apologizes for quoting Hitler in newsletter https://t.co/xVjsqwBc39 via @indystar— tess gerritsen (@tessgerritsen) June 22, 2023 [...] The caption reads, "And yet another ‘OMG’. Moms for Liberty’s Hamilton County chapter apologizes for quoting Hitler in newsletter" The chapter allegedly used the quote "He alone, who OWNS the youth, GAINS the future," which has been credited to Hitler.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-22): Apparently previously unaware of Hitler’s role in the Holocaust and in starting World War II, the Hamilton County chapter of Moms for Liberty – a national right-wing "parents rights" group that opposes the teaching of LGBTQ+ issues or America’s history of racism – used a quote from one of the most infamous dictators in global history near the top of its most recent newsletter. [...] Florida-based Moms for Liberty, whose members have gained notoriety for disrupting school board meetings across the country to protest inclusive curriculums, was recently labeled an anti-government extremist group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. That point was highlighted in the Hamilton County newsletter, with the words "Moms for Liberty will not be intimidated by hate groups!" appearing directly under the quote from Adolf Hitler. [...] By Wednesday night, as attention to the quote grew, the Hamilton County chapter of Moms for Liberty took quick action, updating the newsletter to make clear that they most definitely agree with the words from history’s most notorious antisemite. This was added to the front page of the newsletter, following the word "Context": "The quote from a horrific leader should put parents on alert. If the government has control over our children today, they control our country's future. We The People must be vigilant and protect children from an overreaching government."
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2024-09-10): This isn’t the first time Moms for Liberty has quoted Hitler [...] An Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty drew national scrutiny after placing an Adolf Hitler quote on the front of its newsletter. Media Matters has since uncovered that another chapter of the group used the same Hitler quote in a 2021 presentation. The Hamilton County Chapter of Moms for Liberty issued a statement of apology after news broke that its newsletter uncritically highlighted a quote by Hitler. The national branch of Moms for Liberty responded by saying that the chapter "shouldn’t have quoted Hitler without condemning him at the same time" but also blamed the media for "dishonesty in reporting."
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2024-07-27): "We have had a few questions around the quote from Adolf Hitler and why it was used," Shelly Stewart, one of the co-founders of the Hamilton County chapter, wrote in a comment on Facebook on Thursday. "His quote is meant to shock and scare every liberty-loving adult. We the People must protect our children and keep government in check." [...] Moms for Liberty co-founders Justice and Descovich told VICE News in an emailed statement that the Hamilton County chapter "should not have quoted Hitler. Period." They added: "Parents are passionate about protecting future generations from tyranny, but Hitler did not need to be quoted to make that point." The inclusion of the Hitler quote came as no surprise to some who have tracked the actions of the Hamilton County Moms for Liberty group. One anonymous Twitter account that has highlighted the group’s troubling actions pointed out on Thursday that the founding members were photographed in front of the Betsy Ross flag, which has been embraced by far-right extremists.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-22): 'Your Hitler rally cry is repulsive': Reactions to Hamilton County parent group After the Hamilton County chapter of the right-wing parent group Moms for Liberty featured a Hitler quote prominently in its new newsletter Wednesday afternoon, politicians and others shared their reactions on social media.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-22): A local chapter of the conservative group Moms for Liberty issued an apology Thursday for quoting Adolf Hitler in its first newsletter, as the movement that seeks to ban mentions of sexuality, gender and race from schools continues to grow across the country. [...] Chief Critic "They should not have quoted Hitler. Period. Parents are passionate about protecting future generations from tyranny, but Hitler did not need to be quoted to make that point," cofounders Tina Descovich and Tiffany Justice said in a statement to Forbes. [...] Moms for Liberty's Hamilton County chapter apologizes for quoting Hitler in newsletter (Indianapolis Star)
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-23): (JTA) – An Indiana chapter of Moms For Liberty, a group that has advocated for book bans in school districts across the country, apologized for quoting Adolf Hitler in a newsletter this week. [...] On Twitter, Moms for Liberty responded to the email by writing, "Everyone knows Hitler is bad" and calling coverage of the quotation "intentional dishonesty in reporting," though it added that "The chapter shouldn’t have quoted Hitler without condemning him at the same time." [...] Most of the group’s activism nationally has revolved around fighting discussion of LGBTQ identity in schools, as well as matters related to race. The other items in the Hamilton County newsletter had included criticism of a local high school receiving an award from the It Gets Better Foundation, which advocates for LGBTQ youth. Immediately below the Hitler quote, there was another one from the group’s national co-founders, Justice and Tina Deskovich: "Moms For Liberty will not be intimidated by hate groups!"
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-22): Moms for Liberty chapter in Indiana apologizes following use of Hitler quote in newsletter An Indiana branch of the national Moms for Liberty organization apologized Thursday for featuring a quote from Adolf Hitler on the front cover of its newsletter. [...] Moms for Liberty emailed IndyStar, a USA TODAY network paper, Thursday morning to post a statement on the group's Facebook page condemning Adolf Hitler and apologizing for using the quote. A new version of the front page without the quote or explanation was uploaded.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-22): A local Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty, a national conservative parents organization, apologized on Thursday for quoting Adolf Hitler in a newsletter. The Hamilton County chapter of Moms for Liberty quoted Hitler's remarks at a 1935 rally on the front page of its new newsletter on Wednesday. The quote, placed directly below the masthead, read: "He alone, who OWNS the youth, GAINS the future." [...] A day later, Paige Miller, the chapter's leader, apologized for quoting the Nazi leader in a statement posted to the Moms for Liberty Facebook group.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-21): Moms for Liberty's Hamilton County chapter apologizes for quoting Hitler in newsletter The Hamilton County chapter of Moms for Liberty, a national organization recently listed as an "extremist group" by a civil rights watchdog, apologized Thursday morning after it launched a newsletter called "The Parent Brigade" Wednesday that featured a quote from Adolf Hitler on its front cover. [...] Around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Moms for Liberty emailed IndyStar and posted a statement on the group's Facebook page condemning Adolf Hitler and apologizing for using the quote. A new version of the front page without the quote or explanation was uploaded.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-10-16): Moms for Liberty chapter apologizes for quoting Hitler in its newsletter An Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty, a nonprofit that advocates for " parental rights " in education and was recently labeled as "extremist" by an anti-hate watchdog, is apologizing and condemning Adolf Hitler after using a quote attributed to the Nazi leader in its inaugural newsletter. [...] Some who encountered the newsletter interpreted Moms for Liberty’s use of the quote as a tacit endorsement for Hitler and his beliefs. Moms for Liberty has faced criticism for its activism against school inclusion, including trying to remove books related to race and gender identity from school libraries.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-22): Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty features Hitler quote in first newsletter An Indiana chapter of the national group Moms for Liberty is facing backlash after releasing a newsletter featuring a quote from Adolf Hitler. The Indiana Democratic Party and local politicians have denounced the group’s use of the quote. The Hamilton County chapter introduced their newsletter The Parent Brigade this week. On the front page, a quote attributed to Hitler said, "He alone who owns the youth, gains the future."
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2024-02-06): An Indianapolis-area chapter of Moms for Liberty, described in June 2023 news stories as an emerging force in national Republican politics, published a quote attributed to Adolf Hitler in its inaugural newsletter. The Indianapolis Star published a screenshot of the Hamilton County chapter’s newsletter, which included: "’He alone, who OWNS the youth, GAINS the future.’ — Adolf Hitler." [...] On June 22, the chapter posted a new version of the newsletter and condemned Hitler’s actions, saying: "We should not have quoted him in our newsletter and express our deepest apology."
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-22): This week, a conservative parent group in Hamilton County faced backlash after using an Adolf Hitler quote in its newsletter. It's not the first time this exact quote has created controversy. After the newsletter received backlash, the local chapter of Moms for Liberty on Wednesday evening altered the image to include a box with "context" for the quote, reading: "The quote from a horrific leader should put parents on alert. If the government has control over our children today, they control our country's future. We the People must be vigilant and protect children from an overreaching government." Earlier: Moms for Liberty's Hamilton County chapter quotes Hitler in first newsletter, apologizes
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-22): The Moms for Liberty in Hamilton County have deleted the Facebook post and removed any reference of the quote from their public-facing social media pages. Late Thursday, morning, Paige Miller, the chapter chair for Moms for Liberty Hamilton County, IN, sent I-Team 8 a statement: "We condemn Adolf Hitler’s actions and his dark place in human history. We should not have quoted him in our newsletter and we express our deepest apology." [...] State Sen. JD Ford, a Democrat, represents a portion of Hamilton County. He sent a statement to the News 8 newsroom on Thursday morning: "The fact that Moms for Liberty felt comfortable quoting Adolf Hitler in their first newsletter is telling. This group is spearheading the effort to ban books in the name of ‘protecting children’ yet they’re quoting one of the most reprehensive and evil fascists in history. It’s disgusting and indefensible."
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-09-04): In late June, The Indianapolis Star revealed the Hamilton County, Indiana, chapter of Moms for Liberty had included a quote from Adolf Hitler in its inaugural newsletter, prompting an eventual apology from the group after national news outlets picked up the story. [...] In the July 31 email shared with APR, Clean Up Alabama’s Newsletter, the Hitler quote is inserted in the middle, in bold: "As Adolf Hitler said, ‘He alone, who owns the youth, gains the future.'" The apology from Hamilton chapter chair Paige Miller on the revised cover of the newsletter read: "We condemn Adolf Hitler’s actions and his dark place in human history. We should not have quoted him in our newsletter and express our deepest apology."
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-11-08): A Republican candidate who refused to denounce a local chapter of Moms for Liberty that used a quote by Adolf Hitler in a newsletter has won her election as mayor of Carmel, Indiana, a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis. [...] The race received widespread attention after Nelson called on Finkam to denounce the Hamilton county chapter of Moms for Liberty, the conservative group that used a quote from Adolf Hitler in its inaugural newsletter earlier this year. Moms for Liberty, a group classified as an "anti-government extremist group" by the Southern Poverty Law Center, is a national organization that champions "parental rights" and efforts against diversity, equity and inclusion in school districts.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-11-10): As for whether the Hamilton County Moms For Liberty group in actuality knowingly quoted Hitler, a post appeared in a Facebook group named "Moms for Liberty – Hamilton County, IN (PUBLIC)"; it was not clear whether the "PUBLIC" was added following the "quoting Hitler" debacle. In a June 21 2023 post (archived), Moms For Liberty Hamilton County group administrator Sherry Stewart shared an updated version acknowledging the changes: [...] - Moms for Liberty Hamilton County has apologized for quoting Hitler in its newsletter. | Twitter - Remember when members of the Republican Party went on a 3-day rant, chanting "I stand with Moms For Liberty" after the group was named an official hate group by the @splcenter ? Here they are quoting Adolf Hitler in their most recent newsletter. Do you see it yet? | Twitter - Moms for Liberty's Hamilton County chapter quotes Hitler in first newsletter | Reddit - Moms For Liberty: "we’re not a hate group!" Also Moms For Liberty: "here’s some cool Hitler quotes to inspire you" | Reddit - Moms For Liberty (Hate Group) | Southern Poverty Law Center - Moms for Liberty's Hamilton County chapter apologizes for quoting Hitler in newsletter - Moms for Liberty - Hamilton County, IN (PUBLIC) | Facebook - Moms For Liberty Hitler | Facebook - Moms For Liberty Hitler | Facebook (archived)
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-23): Moms for Liberty Chapter Defends Quoting Hitler in Newsletter [...] A Moms for Liberty chapter has apologized after receiving blowback for quoting Hitler in its newsletter, but they still justified using the quotation. [...] The Hamilton County, Indiana, chapter of the organization posted its newsletter, "Parent Brigade," on Facebook Wednesday morning. On the front page was the quote, "He alone, who OWNS the youth, GAINS the future." The group didn’t even try to hide that it was a Hitler quotation, citing the Nazi leader just under the text.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-22): Moms For Liberty Chapter Apologizes For Quoting Hitler In Its Newsletter June 22, 2023 2:16PM PDT (Associate Press) – An Indiana chapter of the nonprofit group Moms for Liberty is apologizing and condemning Adolf Hitler after using a quote attributed to the Nazi leader in its newsletter. The group’s Hamilton County chapter on Thursday posted a revised version of its newsletter on Facebook after it had previously shared a version that featured the Hitler quote on the front cover.
Claim: The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty shared a quote from Adolf Hitler (Viral post, 2023-06-22)
Evidence (2023-06-24): The Hamilton County chapter of Moms for Liberty quoted Hitler’s remarks at a 1935 rally on the front page of its new newsletter on Wednesday. The quote, placed directly below the masthead, read: "He alone, who OWNS the youth, GAINS the future." After The Indianapolis Star reported the quote on Wednesday, the Moms for Liberty chapter revised the newsletter, adding additional "context" that noted the quote from this "horrific leader should put parents on alert." [...] But the story won't be swept under the rug that easily. It's easy to see why some people might believe Moms for Liberty holds a favorable view of Hitler and his oppressive regime, despite this chapter's apology. Its members have sought to have the government ban classroom discussions they don’t like — discussions focused on discrimination and historic oppression. It’s an agenda focused on indoctrinating children that does, in fact, echo some efforts imposed by Hitler and his allies.