Jessica Lee
As Snopes' executive editor, Lee holds the fact-checking outlet to the highest standards of journalistic integrity and ethics, adhering to principles established by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). In summer 2022, the Online News Association named Lee a MJ Bear Fellow, an honor awarded to digital journalists under age 30 whose "innovative work represents the best of the industry." She previously served as an SPJ board director for her local chapter and adjunct journalism professor.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Feb. 2, 2021
We carefully reviewed scenes of the 1994 film for holes in its storyline.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Feb. 1, 2021
Plymouth Hoe is a landmark in Devon, England. The social media site erroneously flagged the name ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 30, 2021
Wearing horns and furs on his head, Jake Angeli was a highly visible figure in the U.S. Capitol ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 30, 2021
Any member of a national assembly or a head of state can submit nominations before February 1.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 30, 2021
"We'll do it in a livestream," Harlan Hill purportedly said.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 30, 2021 (Updated: Dec. 31, 2021)
The beloved American actor died on Dec. 31, 2021, a few weeks before her 100th birthday.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 29, 2021
That would be ironic considering the progressive senator's unabashed proposals to impose new taxes.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 28, 2021
If so, an uncredited meme would not likely be the first to report the discovery.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 28, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 30, 2021)
We dug through numerous newspaper archives for a sampling of political groups that organized und ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 26, 2021
Trump supporters were selling memorabilia online promoting the supposed alternative to the Democ ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 22, 2021 (Updated: Feb. 17, 2021)
Vice President Kamala Harris claimed in mid-February, "in many ways, we are starting from scratch."
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 21, 2021
Biden's critics were quick to conflate immigration policies and misrepresent facts about a carav ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 20, 2021
Human beings can close their eyes for more reasons than sleeping.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 19, 2021
One woman called it her “civic duty” to swipe through dating apps looking for men who had attack ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 19, 2021
In his final hours as president, Trump offered clemency to dozens of people including ex-adviser ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 18, 2021
The list of alumni include White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 18, 2021
Considering its cold temperature and fatty ingredients, one virologist said ice cream could harb ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 15, 2021
"Want to Kiss and Escape Grip? Use Handkerchief!"
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 14, 2021 (Updated: Feb. 15, 2021)
The circumstances under which the buttons were allegedly "torn out" of U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 13, 2021
Seems odd that a pastor in rural Texas would be the first to get the news.
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