Fact Checks
Rumors and questionable claims we have researched recently.
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 25, 2019
It's amazing what can be produced with a computer and 3D-rendering software.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Feb. 25, 2019
A politically dubious Facebook page attempted to put Senator Bernie Sanders on the wrong side of ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 25, 2019
The surname "Harris" is one of the 30 most popular last names in the United States.
Written by: David Mikkelson
Feb. 24, 2019
State lawmakers could keep President Donald Trump off the ballot in New Jersey in 2020 unless he ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 22, 2019
Photographs from a Pride parades have not uncommonly been re-purposed for political reasons.
Written by: David Emery
Feb. 22, 2019
At long last, Stepford, Connecticut, may be known for something besides 'The Stepford Wives.'
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 22, 2019
A viral video showcased NBA star Paul George's athletic -- and apparently magical uniform-changi ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 22, 2019
A satirical website mashed up two political stances for comical effect.
Written by: Bethania Palma
Feb. 21, 2019
Aspects of a controversial abortion horror story circulating online since 2016 are unverified.
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 21, 2019
Here's an actual quote from Sanders: "Criminal justice reform must be the civil rights issue of ...
Written by: Bethania Palma
Feb. 21, 2019
Greg Abbott posted a tweet that falsely characterized the citizenship status of a convict.
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 21, 2019
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's definition of a "hero" shouldn't be gleaned from parody ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 20, 2019
The 25th amendment governs replacement of the president or vice president only, not members of C ...
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Feb. 20, 2019
Two viral social media posts described a terrifying, life-threatening ordeal for a woman leaving ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 20, 2019
A satirical website added even more confusion to Smollett's allegations he was targeted in a pos ...
Written by: Dan MacGuill
Feb. 19, 2019
A viral Facebook post gave readers advice on how to avoid having their credit card details stole ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 19, 2019
The back story to this video is nightmarish, no matter the details.
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 19, 2019
One version of this was captioned: "Some days it's hard to find motivation. Some days motivation ...
Written by: Bethania Palma
Feb. 19, 2019
"Investment is squandered when higher education is placed out of reach, and it is a huge disserv ...
Written by: Dan Evon
Feb. 18, 2019
A poetic interpretation of the Opportunity rover's final transmission from Mars went viral in Fe ...
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