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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.

Is LeBron James the 'World Leader' Who Is the Greatest Threat to World Peace?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 13, 2023

Many versions of this meme have spread online.

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A large concrete building with a large NPR sign on it is photographed.

Yes, NPR's Website Says Federal Funding Is 'Essential' to Public Radio

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 13, 2023 (Updated: April 21, 2023)

The question surfaced after Twitter labeled the nonprofit news organization "state-affiliated me ...

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Hillary Clinton Endorses DeSantis has a Fake rating on it.

Did Hillary Clinton Endorse Ron DeSantis for President?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 11, 2023

Read her lips.

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Fruit including melons and oranges is stacked in a Whole Foods Market.

No, San Francisco Whole Foods Didn't Close Due to 'Hostile Transgender Customers'

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 11, 2023

Nor is the entire chain leaving the area.

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A white man wearing a black suit holds a microphone as he looks at a person facing him.

No, 'Hardcore Pawn' Star Les Gold Isn't Dead

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 10, 2023

“As you can see, I’m not dead," he said on TikTok.

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A claim that Michael Jordan has turned down a Disney ad campaign is labeled satire.

Did Michael Jordan Turn Down $120M Ad Deal with Disney?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 10, 2023

Misleading social media posts claimed the basketball legend turned down an offer "to be the new ...

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A picture that claims to show Ronald Reagan in drag.

Is This a Photo of Ronald Reagan in Drag?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 7, 2023 (Updated: June 16, 2023)

The photograph had circulated widely in left-leaning circles online.

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An image that appears to show Sour Patch Nazis has a yellow satire label over it.

Is This Sour Patch Kids Advertisment Real?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 7, 2023

Some interpreted it as a push-back against "woke advertising."

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A post that claims the entire marketing team for Anheuser-Busch was fired has a "Labeled Satire" rating over it.

Did Anheuser-Busch Fire Its Entire Marketing Team?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 6, 2023

The claim comes from a satire website.

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A white man in a gray suit speaks stands in front of a microphone.

Is the Canadian Government Funding 'Drag Camps' for Children?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

April 4, 2023 (Updated: April 5, 2023)

Posts claiming that taxpayers were covering the costs of "junior drag" and "teen drag" camps wer ...

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A Black man in a black shirt looks towards the camera.

Did Denzel Washington Refuse Role In Disney's 'Woke Cinematic Universe'?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 31, 2023

A satirical article claimed the actor turned down an opportunity to "play a gay man who struggle ...

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A reply from Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump on Truth Social has a False rating over it.

Did Hillary Clinton Respond to Donald Trump on Truth Social About His Indictment?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 31, 2023

The biggest piece of evidence that this was a fake post? The original poster publicly admitted it.

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A headline that says "Misgendering the Nashville Shooter Dishonors the Memory of His Victims" has a labeled satire rating over it.

No, This Isn't a Real Headline About 'Misgendering the Nashville Shooter'

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 30, 2023

Cinch News is a satire website.

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A white man speaking in a microphone stands near a blue backdrop with an American flag next to it.

Did Ron DeSantis Announce His 2024 Presidential Campaign?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 30, 2023

DeSantis is expected to officially announce he's running for president after the Florida legisla ...

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mass shooting

Viral 'Transgender Shooter' Claims After Nashville Mass Shooting Lacked Context

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 29, 2023

There's no evidence that some of the shooters listed in a viral post were transgender or nonbina ...

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A person kneals in front of front of flowers and stuffed animals left at a gate. Next to the gate reads a plaque that says, "Covenant Presbyterian Church - the Covenant School."

No, the Nashville Covenant School Shooting Wasn't a 'False Flag'

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 28, 2023

Claims about "false flags" often spread after school shootings.

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Five white people stand in front of a Christmas tree. Four are holding guns, while the youngest is holding a Christmas photo.

Yes, US Rep Whose District Covers Covenant School Took Christmas Photo of Family Holding Guns

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 27, 2023

The picture is from 2021, however, more than a year before a woman shot up the school, killing six.

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A white man wearing a blue suit with an American flag pinned on it stands with his hand on his hear. Many people are photographed behind him.

Yes, Trump's Waco Rally Featured a Song from the 'J6 Prison Choir'

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 27, 2023

The "J6 Prison Choir" comprised a group of about 20 men serving prison sentences for participati ...

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An ad says, "Seniors May Qualify For $900 to Cover Groceries Thanks to the "Healthy Allowance" Program." The ad says "Misleading" over it.

No, Standard Medicare Doesn't Cover 'Grocery Benefit Programs'

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 26, 2023

Watch out for ads claiming you get hundreds of dollars in groceries a month.

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Did Congress Officially Ban TikTok?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 24, 2023

Both the White House and U.S. Congress have been exploring different options to further regulate ...

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