Alex Demas
Alex Demas is a fact checker at The Dispatch and is based in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the company in 2023, he worked in England as a financial journalist and earned his MA in Political Economy at King's College London. When not heroically combating misinformation online, Alex can be found mixing cocktails, watching his beloved soccer team Aston Villa lose a match, or attempting to pet stray cats.
No, You Didn’t Accidentally Buy Lab-Grown Meat at the Grocery Store
The nascent industry has yet to make its products available outside of a select few restaurants.
Busload of ‘Illegal Invaders’ Was Actually the Gonzaga Basketball Team
A Michigan politician’s claim was debunked quickly.
Measuring the Economy Under Donald Trump and Joe Biden
A scorecard circulating on social media uses old data.
Assessing Claims That Meta Is Restricting Political Content on Its Platforms
The company is making changes, but users will still see accounts they follow and can opt out of the new policy.
Women’s History Month Prompts Claims About Equal Access to Credit
Viral posts celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act are true.
Louisiana Is Not Sending Alligators to Texas to Help Secure the Border
The fact the gators have six legs provides a clue that a viral image is not genuine.
The ‘Billionaire Tax Rate’ Is Not 8.2 Percent
A viral claim relies on a misleading definition of income.
Store Closures Don’t Follow Electoral Maps
Retail giants have closed down locations in both red states and blue states.
Assessing Claims That U.S. Billionaires Get a Free Ride on Taxes
IRS data shows high earners pay more in income taxes than their share of earnings.
Upcoming Eclipse Prompts Viral Conspiracy Theories
The National Guard will be present in Oklahoma, but only to assist with an expected influx of tourists.