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. 17, 2022
"The potential future requirement for an additional boost ... is being very carefully monitored ...
Written by: Jessica Lee
Feb. 15, 2022
When you think you know everything about the famous physicist...
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Feb. 13, 2022
“I have nothing to say,” she reportedly told journalists at the time.
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Feb. 4, 2022
U.S. President Joe Biden made the claim in New York City while discussing gun violence and policing.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Feb. 4, 2022
For years, corners of the internet have focused on the international games — sometimes absent of ...
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Feb. 2, 2022
We contacted Johns Hopkins to get a general sense of what people can expect regarding vaccinatio ...
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Feb. 2, 2022
The full impact of state-issued mask or vaccination policies on infection rates remains unknown.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 31, 2022
June 1 marks the beginning of Pride Month — and likely a flood of posts recognizing the celebrat ...
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Jan. 25, 2022 (Updated: Jan. 26, 2022)
Scoobert-doobert-doo — who are you?
Written by: Jessica Lee
Jan. 24, 2022
To mark National Peanut Butter Day on Jan. 24, 2022, we gathered some of our fact checks involvi ...
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Jan. 19, 2022
But claims alleging embarrassing presidential behavior weren't unique to the Democratic administ ...
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Jan. 18, 2022
Whether getting your personal info or money, scammers nationwide are attempting to profit from t ...
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Jan. 15, 2022
"One of the original fake news stories," said a former archivist of historical records.
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Jan. 6, 2022
From federal prosecutors' cases against well-known rioters to politicians' views of the attack, ...
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Jan. 6, 2022
From court cases involving the so-called "QAnon Shaman" to "Zip-tie guy," we obtained and analyz ...
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Jan. 5, 2022
Every four years, laws governing presidential elections require a formal ceremony where electora ...
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Jan. 5, 2022
On the first anniversary of the siege, here's a look into how Snopes staff members fielded rumor ...
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Dec. 31, 2021
White — who was reported dead at age 99 on Dec. 31, 2021 — was the target of numerous Internet r ...
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Dec. 26, 2021
Checks notes — yep, that actually happened.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Dec. 26, 2021
At no point did we expect that gorilla sex or ivermectin-soaked tampons would make headlines thi ...
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