Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Dan Evon
Nov. 12, 2020 (Updated: Nov. 17, 2020)
The philanthropist has been falsely accused of funding a number of projects over the years.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Nov. 6, 2020 (Updated: Nov. 11, 2020)
The electoral college is a unique system for indirectly electing the president of the United States.
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Nov. 5, 2020 (Updated: Nov. 7, 2020)
According to the Fulton County elections director, a poll worker allegedly seen discarding a bal ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 3, 2020 (Updated: Nov. 6, 2020)
The film "The Green Mile" highlights the disparity between the sentencing and treatment of white ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Nov. 5, 2020 (Updated: Nov. 9, 2020)
West conceded his presidential bid on Election Day, but it may not be the last time we see him o ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Nov. 5, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump's son Eric shared a deceptive video about allegations of fraud.
Written by: Jessica Lee
Oct. 30, 2020 (Updated: Nov. 4, 2020)
We fact-checked the claims of those who sought to downplay the seriousness of the pandemic in th ...
Written by: Jordan Liles
Nov. 1, 2020 (Updated: Nov. 2, 2020)
The Alamo City Trump Train Facebook Group was used to organize the convoy's movements.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 30, 2020 (Updated: Nov. 2, 2020)
The organization made headlines for more than just their cookie sales.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Sept. 21, 2020 (Updated: Oct. 30, 2020)
It's not the first time the controversial doctor made such claims about the origin of the global ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 29, 2020 (Updated: Oct. 30, 2020)
Truly just a means to an end.
Written by: Bethania Palma
Oct. 27, 2020 (Updated: Oct. 29, 2020)
It turns out that no one likes 2020.
Written by: Dan Evon
Oct. 28, 2020
The photograph isn't new, the card likely doesn't belong to Malia Obama, and no evidence connect ...
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Oct. 15, 2018 (Updated: Oct. 28, 2020)
Back in 2018, critics of a series of voter ID restrictions provided ample evidence that the laws ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 27, 2020 (Updated: Oct. 28, 2020)
At least 90% of a wind turbine is recyclable.
Written by: Bethania Palma
Oct. 21, 2020 (Updated: Oct. 27, 2020)
Advocates feared the rule change could leave some members of vulnerable groups without service.
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 19, 2020 (Updated: Oct. 27, 2020)
Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court came less than a week after the death o ...
Written by: Madison Dapcevich
Oct. 1, 2020 (Updated: Oct. 26, 2020)
Amy Coney Barrett, a Catholic, is also affiliated with People of Praise, a "charismatic Christia ...
Written by: Bethania Palma
Oct. 12, 2020 (Updated: May 3, 2021)
Election authorities initially said unauthorized drop-boxes for mail-in ballots violate state la ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Sept. 2, 2020 (Updated: Oct. 20, 2020)
A photograph truly shows a large group of people gathered in Germany … in 1997 … for a music fes ...
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