Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine is the web producer/production editor for Snopes. They were first hired as a fact-checker, and previously worked in audience engagement at publications like CalMatters, The Texas Tribune, and PolitiFact. Their explainer on gender-affirming care was a finalist for an award by the Institute of Nonprofit News, as part of the Tribune’s package “Gender Affirming Care in Texas.” The explainer was also cited as a source on Wikipedia. Izz is a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association, Online News Association, and Ida B. Wells Society. In addition to their work at Snopes, they love Studio Ghibli movies, singing along to Carly Rae Jepsen bops, and soup.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 14, 2023
King's latest book, as of mid-August 2023, was both a New York Times and USA Today bestseller.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 11, 2023
We've previously fact-checked other questionable claims about Rapinoe that spread during the 202 ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 11, 2023
The source of the claim wasn't exactly the most reputable purveyor of news.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 10, 2023 (Updated: Aug. 11, 2023)
Similar photos have gone viral before.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 10, 2023 (Updated: Aug. 14, 2023)
Her death was announced in an Instagram post that was deleted in less than 24 hours.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 9, 2023 (Updated: Aug. 10, 2023)
The post said the circumstances surrounding the teenager's death were under investigation.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 9, 2023
It was previously reported that an animated series would be developed based around the character ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 8, 2023
He's still alive. Videos and social media posts that claimed otherwise were not reputable source ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 7, 2023
We previously confirmed that DeSantis got married at Disney World in 2009.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 4, 2023
At the time of this writing, Lizzo’s name was still featured in the remix on Spotify.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Aug. 2, 2023
The side-by-side images supposedly compared Crunchwraps as advertised with customers' real-life ...
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Aug. 1, 2023
No reputable news publication reported on the alleged effort by the show's fans.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 31, 2023
While the actor does have a daughter, her name is Elizabeth, not Sophie.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 31, 2023
The actor probably best known for the children's TV character died at age 70, according to reput ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 28, 2023
Witness David Grusch said he was sharing his own personal views and opinions at a hearing, not t ...
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July 27, 2023
Ledecky is the first woman to earn 20 World Championships gold medals. It's not the only reason ...
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July 26, 2023
Reports claiming that she died at age 56 were true.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 26, 2023
The U.S. president mentioned the Unity Agenda during the State of the Union speeches in both 202 ...
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 25, 2023
There’s no evidence confirming that Bronny James has myocarditis, either.
Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
July 25, 2023
The claim spread as Twitter owner Elon Musk began to rebrand the social media platform as “X.”
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