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Fact Checking Rep. Paul Gosar’s Claim About the Texas School Shooter
Gosar spread misinformation that originated on right-wing platforms.
Fact Checking Claims About an Alabama Abortion Law
Women who have abortions there don't face prison sentences.
Fact Check: Does Pfizer Say Its COVID-19 Vaccine Is Unsafe for Pregnant Women?
No. Social media posts are basing the claim on out-of-date, third-party documents.
Fact Check: Did Russian Orthodox Priests Bless a Missile Named ‘Satan’?
A viral photo does show such a blessing, but of a different missile.
Fact Check: The White House Corrects Itself After False Claim About Vaccine
It was not the first time that the Biden administration made the claim.
Fact Check: Was the Secretary of Agriculture Arrested?
No, nor was he part of a plot to sabotage America’s food supplies.
Fact Checking a Bill Gates Coronavirus Soundbite
The billionaire made the comment while promoting his book on the pandemic.
Fact Check: Did Alito and Barrett Claim That America Needs a ‘Domestic Supply of Infants’?
There are several errors in a viral tweet making that claim.
Fact Check: Is There a Major Shortage of Baby Formula?
Viral claims are based on accurate reporting.
Fact Checking Kentucky Derby Quotes
The fabricated statements, attributed to the winning jockey, have circulated on social media in recent years.
Fact Check: Overturning Roe v. Wade Will Not Ban Abortion
It returns the matter to elected branches of government.
Fact Checking Claims About Masks and Microplastics in Lung Tissue
An article cites a study that never mentions masks.
