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Arturo Garcia

Arturo Garcia worked at Snopes between October 2016 and February 2019. Based out of California, Garcia worked in both print and television news before writing for online news outlets. With an AA in journalism from Southwestern College and a BA in Communications from San Diego State University, Arturo produced work published at The Raw Story, Racialicious, Alternet, and The Guardian prior to joining Snopes.com. Garcia is an avid Doctor Who fan eagerly awaiting delivery of his new TARDIS.

Seoul, South Korea, Nov 26th 2016: Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at the 5th rally in the rain to demand the ouster of President Park Geun-hye.

South Korean Spy Agency Confirms Efforts to Sway Country's 2012 Election

Written by: Arturo Garcia

Aug. 6, 2017

The National Intelligence Service admitted to using "extra-departmental teams" to drum up suppor ...

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Trump Administration Launches 'Real News' Online Show

Written by: Arturo Garcia

Aug. 2, 2017

The short Facebook broadcast was hosted by the president's daughter-in-law, Lara Trump.

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John McCain

Did John McCain's Vote Stop the ACA Repeal for the 2017 Fiscal Year?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

Aug. 1, 2017

A theory spread online overstated the consequences of the Arizona senator's July 2017 vote to re ...

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Anthony Scaramucci Reportedly 'Removed' As White House Communications Director

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 31, 2017

Chief of Staff John Kelly allegedly made the decision to cut Scaramucci loose just ten days into ...

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Was a Musician Deported for Attacking a Los Angeles Street Vendor?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 29, 2017

A dubious web site exaggerated the outcome of musician Carlos Hakas' encounter with elote seller ...

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Trump Administration Allegedly Threatens Alaskan Senators with Retribution After Health Care Vote

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 27, 2017

Sen. Dan Sullivan said he received a 'troubling message' from Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke.

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Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz

Did The Federal Bureau of Investigation Seize Smashed Hard Drives From Rep. Wasserman-Schultz's Home?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 26, 2017 (Updated: Aug. 17, 2017)

A dubious web site contradicted its own source on an alleged seizure concerning the lawmaker's f ...

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Military exchange storefront at Ramstein Air Base

Can Veterans Shop Online at Military Exchange Stores?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 25, 2017 (Updated: July 26, 2017)

Thousands of veterans have applied to make use of the program prior to its November 2017 launch.

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'Civil Rights' House Bill Would Target Protections For Transgender People

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 19, 2017

While some activists say the bill has little chance of passing, others are fearful that it could ...

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New Video Editing Tool Would Make it Possible to Put Words in Politicians' Mouths

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 18, 2017

Media outlets have already described the technology as 'scary' because of its potential for misuse.

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Activists Demand Probe After Footage of Police Dog Biting Handcuffed Man

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 14, 2017 (Updated: July 18, 2017)

San Diego prosecutors charged Karond Cheatum with robbery and vandalism after the 9 July 2017 en ...

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'Calexit' Comic Depicts State Under Siege Following Secession

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 14, 2017

While the series was written during the current political climate, writer Matteo Pizzolo says it ...

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Does Lil' Wayne Have One Month to Live?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 12, 2017

The rapper has been a frequent subject of hoax stories about a supposed fatal cancer diagnosis.

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Did Muslims Demand Pork-Free Menus?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 12, 2017

Questionable and clickbait web site completely misrepresented objections to a French mayor's pur ...

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Did 'Oath Keepers' Charge an Ohio Woman to Walk Across a Mall?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 11, 2017

An Ohio woman accused the group of harassing her and her son during a "prepper" event.

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Was a Home Depot Employee Fired for Helping Police Stop a Kidnapping?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 10, 2017

The company offered Dillon Reagan his job back after his case garnered widespread attention online.

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GOP Lawmaker: Allegations Against Jane Sanders Were 'Hearsay'

Written by: Arturo Garcia

July 7, 2017

Vermont House Rep. Don Turner confirmed he was the source for allegations by President Donald Tr ...

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Growing Number of States Reject Voter Data Request From Trump's Election Commission

Written by: Arturo Garcia

June 30, 2017 (Updated: July 6, 2017)

Voting rights groups have also come out against Kris Kobach's push to gain information about vot ...

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Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Falsely Registering Dead People as Voters

Written by: Arturo Garcia

June 29, 2017 (Updated: June 30, 2017)

Andrew J. Spieles admitted to filling out eighteen fake voter registration forms.

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Grenfell Tower in London

Was a Baby Tossed to Safety During the Grenfell Tower Fire?

Written by: Arturo Garcia

June 29, 2017 (Updated: June 30, 2017)

Witness allegations that a baby was saved by a "miraculous" catch during the inferno have not be ...

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