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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.

A melted traffic light has the label Miscaptioned over it.

Miscaptioned Image Claims To Show Melted Traffic Light in Locations Around World

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 24, 2023

The places where the photo was supposedly taken included Arizona, Texas, California, Florida, Pu ...

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Twitter's bird logo is next to Elon Musk's Twitter account, which now shows an X logo and includes a link to X.com as the account's bio..

Is Elon Musk Rebranding Twitter as 'X'?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 24, 2023

At the time of writing, the bird logo was still referenced on Twitter’s Brand Toolkit page as it ...

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A Twitter post that said "BREAKING: CMT Reinstates Jason Aldean Video, Fires Program Director Responsible CMT is walking back its ban on Jason Aldean's "Try That In a Small Town" after backlash from both artists and fans" is labeled as satire.

No, CMT Didn't Reinstate Jason Aldean's 'Try That In a Small Town' Video

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 24, 2023

It didn't fire the program director "responsible for the decision," either.

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A white man smiling and holding a microphone performs on stage.

Did Luke Bryan Pull His Videos From CMT?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 21, 2023

The claim spread after the music video for Jason Aldean's "Try That in a Small Town" was pulled ...

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An image that says 19,000 doctors were indicted for COVID-19 crimes is labeled satire.

Were 19,000 Doctors Indicted for 'COVID-19 Crimes'?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 20, 2023

Real Raw News isn't a stranger to us.

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A white baby drinks milk from a bottle.

No, the CDC Hasn't Endorsed the Use of Powerful Drugs by 'Men Who Want to Breastfeed'

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 20, 2023

Both cisgender and transgender women have used domperidone, a drug not approved in the U.S., to ...

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A blue book says, "Welcome to Sex! Your no-silly-questions guide to sexuality, pleasure and figuring it out." The book was written by Dr. Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes.

Did 'Welcome to Sex' Become a No. 1 Bestseller on Amazon?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 20, 2023

The claim spread as Australian discount department store chain Big W removed the book from their ...

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A brown building with the words "Hobby Lobby" in orange is pictured. In the background is a light blue sky with white clouds.

Is the Reason Hobby Lobby Doesn't Use Bar Codes Because They're the 'Mark of the Beast'?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 18, 2023

Hobby Lobby’s website states, “We have considered scanning at our registers, but do not feel it ...

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A white man in a brown suit smiles while sitting in a chair. A crowd of people sit behind him.

No, Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Didn't Die from Blood Cancer in June 2023

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 17, 2023

We found posts on Swaggart's social media accounts posted after the claimed date of his death.

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A tweet is labeled False that says, "I work at AMC and just got fired for refusing to add this liquid to a customer’s soda. We were instructed specifically to serve this to Sound of Freedom audiences. I am a microbiology student and took it to the lab to examine and found what looks like nanobots inside." Attached to the tweet are two photos. The one on the left has yellow liquid inside of a small container, while the one on the right shows cells.

Are AMC Theaters Serving Nanobots to 'Sound of Freedom' Audiences?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 14, 2023

The claim spread as AMC's CEO "slammed" conspiracy theories about screening disruptions during t ...

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A white man stands at a podium in front of a crowd. He stands under words that say, "A Place To Dream."

No, Trump Wasn't Kicked Out of a Church by Its Pastor

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 11, 2023

The claim was accompanied by video of Trump taken during his 2016 presidential campaign, speakin ...

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A white man wearing a cowboy hat stands before a podium smiling.

Did Garth Brooks Cancel His Vegas Residency?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 11, 2023

In May 2023, reputable news publications reported that Brooks' Las Vegas residency had been exte ...

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Does the 'A113' Spotted in Pixar Movies Refer to Adrenochrome?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 10, 2023

Pixar's YouTube account posted a video discussing the origin of the symbol on Sept. 24, 2010.

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Several people gather together in a room to take a photo together. Many on the right are wearing black suits, while on the middle left a man wears all white with a cross around his neck.

Did Pope Francis Meet With Bill Clinton and Alexander Soros?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 10, 2023

"BREAKING Pope Francis has met with both Bill Clinton and Alex Soros in the Vatican," a tweet po ...

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A man in a blue suit looks at a man wearing a white suit jacket and red and white striped button down. A woman with blonde hair looks down on the man in the blue suit's left.

Did Elon Musk Appear in 'Iron Man 2'?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 6, 2023

Musk, SpaceX, and former assistant Mary Beth Brown all received special thanks in the credits of ...

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An image that says "Disney children trans clinics Disney puberty blockers," as well as "Disney update thanking Bud Light!!!!!" is labeled satire.

Is Disney Opening Pediatric Transgender Clinics?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 6, 2023

YouTuber Mark Dice posted a video titled "Disney’s Creepy New Plans for Kids" on June 28, 2023.

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A Truth Social post from Donald Trump depicts him during the Revolutionary War, with him wearing a blue and white uniform and soldiers surrounding him.

Did Trump Post an Image Depicting Him as a Leader in the Revolutionary War?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 5, 2023

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A large white building is shown at night, with the moon visible on its left. A fountain is in front of the building.

Look Out for Unsubstantiated Claims About Cocaine at the White House

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 5, 2023 (Updated: July 6, 2023)

Without citing evidence, some social media posts claimed the illegal substance was left there by ...

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A French press release claiming the country has shut down internet access in the country is labeled Fake.

Did France Announce Restrictions on Internet Access During 2023 Protests?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 3, 2023

We’ve fact-checked other claims about the 2023 French protests.

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Two men wearing red shirts pose for a selfie surrounded by a crowd of people. Cinderella's Castle can be seen in the background.

Will Disney's Magic Kingdom Stop Admitting Adults Without Children in August 2023?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

July 2, 2023

We've previously fact-checked other claims about the Magic Kingdom.

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