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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.

Person, Human, Tie

Did Fauci Say More COVID-19 Boosters Could Be Recommended?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 17, 2022

"The potential future requirement for an additional boost ... is being very carefully monitored ...

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Albert Einstein: Quotes He Never Said and Other Facts

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 15, 2022

When you think you know everything about the famous physicist...

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Does Pic Show Ella Fitzgerald Arrested for Singing to Integrated Audience?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 13, 2022

“I have nothing to say,” she reportedly told journalists at the time.

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Is Gun Manufacturing Only US Industry That's Exempt From Being Sued?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 4, 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden made the claim in New York City while discussing gun violence and policing.

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A Collection of Rumors About Olympic Games

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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Pandemic Year 3: Infectious Disease Experts Weigh In

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 2, 2022

We contacted Johns Hopkins to get a general sense of what people can expect regarding vaccinatio ...

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A Snapshot of State Laws Governing COVID-19 Vaccines, Masks

Written by: Jessica Lee

Feb. 2, 2022

The full impact of state-issued mask or vaccination policies on infection rates remains unknown.

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How Snopes Monitors 'Virtue Signaling' on Social Media

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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Mammal, Animal, Wildlife

Is Scooby Doo's First Name Actually 'Scoobert'?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Jan. 25, 2022 (Updated: Jan. 26, 2022)

Scoobert-doobert-doo — who are you?

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Here Are Factually Compromised Rumors About Peanut Butter

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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We Noticed This Trend in Misinformation Since Biden Took Office

Written by: Jessica Lee

Jan. 19, 2022

But claims alleging embarrassing presidential behavior weren't unique to the Democratic administ ...

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4 Tips To Help You Avoid Fake COVID-19 Tests

Written by: Jessica Lee

Jan. 18, 2022

Whether getting your personal info or money, scammers nationwide are attempting to profit from t ...

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Person, Human, People

Was Alabama the 1st US State To Declare Christmas an Official Holiday?

Written by: Jessica Lee

Jan. 15, 2022

"One of the original fake news stories," said a former archivist of historical records.

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First Anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol Attack: A Collection of Stories

Written by: Jessica Lee

Jan. 6, 2022

From federal prosecutors' cases against well-known rioters to politicians' views of the attack, ...

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1 Year Later: Here's What's Happening with Key Jan. 6 Capitol Rioters

Written by: Jessica Lee

Jan. 6, 2022

From court cases involving the so-called "QAnon Shaman" to "Zip-tie guy," we obtained and analyz ...

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Person, Human, Room

Snopestionary: Defining the Congressional Meeting That Inspired Jan. 6 Capitol Siege

Written by: Jessica Lee

Jan. 5, 2022

Every four years, laws governing presidential elections require a formal ceremony where electora ...

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'Pivoting To This Story Hard': Inside Snopes' Newsroom During Jan. 6 Capitol Attack

Written by: Jessica Lee

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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A Collection of Snopes Fact Checks About Betty White

Written by: Jessica Lee

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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Snopes in 2021: A Collection of Unexpectedly True Rumors

Written by: Jessica Lee

Dec. 26, 2021

Checks notes — yep, that actually happened.

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Really? 15 Rumors That Surprisingly Needed Snopes Fact-Checking in 2021

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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