Alec Dent
Alec Dent is a former culture editor and staff writer for The Dispatch.
Clearing Up What Happened to Ocasio-Cortez During the Storming of the Capitol
In a video, she said she thought rioters entered her office, but her later clarification that it was a Capitol police officer was left out of many reports.
Did Family Members of Trump and His Team Cash In on Their Connections?
A viral meme is largely correct on one point but misleading on two others.
Are Guantanamo Prisoners Getting COVID Vaccines Before American Citizens?
A tweet from Charlie Kirk making such a claim came after the Pentagon had ‘paused’ a plan to offer it to detainees.
Was Joe Biden’s Inauguration ‘Empty’?
The National Mall was closed to spectators out of security concerns after the January 6 riots.
Did Trump Offer to Let National Guard Troops Stay at His Hotel?
There was no public announcement and various government offices were unfamiliar with any such invitations.
Was Hank Aaron’s Death Tied to the COVID Vaccine?
There is no evidence to support this claim.
One Night in Miami Grapples With Tough Questions on Race
Regina King’s adaptation of Kemp Powers’ 2013 play is understated and thought-provoking.