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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.

Three white people stand near a wall. The two on the right are wearing dresses.

Did Tennessee Ban the Classic Movie 'Some Like It Hot'?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 9, 2023

The state recently passed a ban on so-called "adult cabaret performances" that feature male or f ...

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Did Elon Musk Say Twitter Employees 'Who Are a 7 or Below' Are Fired?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 8, 2023

Musk supposedly tweeted, "Effective immediately, all remaining twitter employees who are a 7 or ...

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No, the World Economic Forum Hasn't Ordered Governments to Legalize Marriage With Animals

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 7, 2023

The World Economic Forum doesn't have the power to order governments to do anything, anyway.

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Does Pic Show a 2nd Norfolk Southern Train Derailment in Ohio?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 7, 2023

A third Norfolk Southern train crashed in Cleveland soon after this March 2023 incident, killing ...

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A white man holding a coffee cup looks to cross a street.

No, Justin Bieber Is Not Dead

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 6, 2023

He previously had to check this one himself.

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A Black man wearing sunglasses and a yellow shirt is sitting down.

Steve Harvey Is Still Alive, Despite Online Death Hoax

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 5, 2023

A misleading YouTube video claimed he "suddenly died at home at the age of 66."

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Will 'Back to the Future 4' Be Coming Out in 2023?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 3, 2023

Cast and crew have denied making a new movie.

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Do Texas Republicans Want To Give Tax Cuts to Straight Couples?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 3, 2023

The proposed law, if passed, would only apply to straight couples who have never been married be ...

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A photo shows a train on its side off the tracks near trees.

Is This Photo of a 2023 Florida Train Derailment Real?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 2, 2023

The photograph was taken by a local journalist.

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A person points up to a tweet on screen that says, "Florida has introduced the Empower Bigots Act, HB991. It would classify accusations that someone engaged in discrimination as defamation per se with $35k minimum in damages. If it involves LGBTQ people and someone's truth is no defense. This is absolutely." Their head is covering up part of the post.

No, a Florida Bill Wouldn't Outlaw Calling Someone Racist, Transphobic or Homophobic

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 2, 2023

Instead, it could increase the risk of liability for defendants in defamation cases that involve ...

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A yellow "labeled satire" graphic is over a TikTok video that says Disney is removing seat belts on Tower of Terror.

No, Disney Isn't Removing Seat Belts from Tower of Terror

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

March 1, 2023

The post came from a website that often spreads fake Disney news.

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Meta did not announce plans that they will soon begin charging people this summer to use Facebook.

Will Meta Begin Charging for Verified Accounts?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Feb. 28, 2023

The service charges a monthly fee but has not launched in the U.S.

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Two white men walk up blue stairs, with several white people surrounding them. At the bottom, a red box with the word "Fakt" in white is next to black text that says "Niespodziewana wizyta Bidena w Kijowie."

Does Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Have a Body Double?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Feb. 28, 2023

Zelenskyy has a longtime bodyguard.

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16 Examples of Misleading (or False) 'Copypasta' Messages

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Feb. 26, 2023

This type of post asks people to copy, paste and share text — and doesn't always relay the truth.

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Look Out For These 'Copypasta' Messages on Facebook

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Feb. 23, 2023

Not only is Facebook the source of many copy-and-pasted texts but the subject, as well. Here are ...

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A machine is holding a tube of hot red materials in a cylinderical shape. You can see a gear beneath the platform the materials are on. At the bottom, it says "Former Prime Minister Liz Truss calls for fighter jets to be sent to Ukraine."

Does a Pennsylvania Factory Make Ammo for Ukraine?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Feb. 22, 2023

It's not the only U.S. plant making artillery for the war in Ukraine.

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A Black woman wearing a black mask and blue glasses is facing a camera. Towards the top of the screen, black text says "Implementing a communist lunch program in my 4th grade class! Equity rules!"

Did a Teacher Redistribute White Students' Lunches To Promote Equity?

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Feb. 22, 2023

The person who made the video said it was a parody.

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In a parking lot, people form Mickey Mouse's face. People surround the fence that divides the lot from the rest of Tokyo Disneyland's park, which you can see in the distance.

Walt Disney Parks: A Tour Through Snopes' Archives

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Feb. 21, 2023

From satire to news articles, we've written a lot about the Disney Parks over the years.

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FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga. Carter, the oldest former U.S. chief executive ever, will quietly mark his 97th birthday at home in southwest Georgia on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, an aide said. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Fact Checks About Former US President Jimmy Carter

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Feb. 20, 2023

Here are all of Snopes' articles about the 39th President of the United States.

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A Mickey Mouse mascot wearing a yellow bowtie, white shirt, black jacket, red pants with two white buttons, and black shoes is waving with its right leg kicked out.

No, Mickey Mouse Isn't Being Replaced as Disney's Mascot

Written by: Izz Scott LaMagdeleine

Feb. 16, 2023

Mouse Trap News often goes viral because of its Disney satire.

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