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NO: The top photo in this meme showing high gas prices was not taken during President Joe Biden’s administration. NO: The bottom photo showing gas prices less than $2 was not taken during former President Donald Trump’s time in office: rumors.newslit.org

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5:57 PM · Oct 26, 2021

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Sadly, the people sharing this type of content could care less about its validity. It's the world they "see," regardless of fact or accuracy.

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Prices are actually higher than those pictured.

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NY Times:

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Thanks for pointing this out Walt. But I will point out that here in Northern California premium gas is $4.95 a gallon, today October 26th, 2021. The meme maybe false as many are, but we are still paying more for most things, including gas.

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You know Walt, I was sad when you left the tech reporter scene but honestly you’re still fighting the good fight. Media literacy is so damn important now more than ever. Helping with this project is an amazing thing to do especially when someone like you could’ve done anything :)

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Hi Walt, heard about the News Literacy project on Sway with you and

- just checked the website and could see that some projects in Brazil were done already - thanks to the

team - will try to learn more about it and spread the word.

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I can tell just by the sign technology

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