Alec Dent
Alec Dent is a former culture editor and staff writer for The Dispatch.
WandaVision and the Art of Corporate World-Building
The show is a creative way to set up the next phase of the MCU. What if it could stand on its own?
Fact Checking Xavier Becerra’s Claim That He ‘Never Sued Any Nuns’
As California AG, he sued the Trump administration over a contraception mandate exemption, but the case had direct bearing on the Little Sisters of the Poor.
Did Neera Tanden Criticize Joe Manchin’s Daughter for Raising the Price of EpiPens?
She has tweeted criticizing CEO pay, but claims otherwise lack evidence.
Another Day at the Track
Kevin James is funny in The Crew, but the NASCAR-themed workplace comedy is uneven.
Did Biden Dismiss Uighur Genocide During His Town Hall?
No. A New York Post article misrepresents what Biden said.
Did a Helicopter Use Petroleum-Based Chemicals to De-Ice a Texas Wind Turbine?
A viral claim is false for a couple of reasons.
Did Rand Paul Applaud Officer Eugene Goodman in a Senate Ceremony?
Claims that he was the only senator not to rely on edited video.
Love In a Time of Sadness
Little Fish was filmed in 2019 but resonates today as it follows a couple on its journey through a painful pandemic.
Did Tampa’s Mayor Say That Mask Violations Would Be Handled by Police?
A video that claims as much was deceptively edited.