Was Rep. Ilhan Omar Photographed at an ‘Al Qaeda Training Camp’?
A Twitter user’s attempt to smear the lawmaker remains live — even after being completely debunked.
August 2019
Did the Democratic Party Pass a Resolution ‘Against Christianity’?
A blog post attempted to distort the meaning of a DNC resolution supporting nonbelievers.
Did Trump Share a Logo Identical to One Used by a White Nationalist Group?
The use of lion-related iconography has a long history among fascists and their supporters.
How Much Ground Would the Amazon Rainforest Fires Cover Inside the United States?
An outbreak of blazes like those affecting the rainforest would affect several regions.
Is Olive Garden Funding Trump’s 2020 Campaign?
Yet another text-only Facebook post efficiently spread a false claim that a restaurant chain is giving its money to Donald Trump’s next presidential campaign.
Nine Things a Woman Couldn’t Do in 1971
Circulating posts contain a list of now-commonplace activities from which women were barred as recently as 1971.
Did The Movie ‘Venom’ Get More Money Than Fire Relief for the Brazilian Amazon?
A Hollywood professional’s criticism of the G7’s aid effort for Brazil is accurate.
Can You Use Breastmilk Topically to Treat Various Conditions?
Long-spreading lore and a viral Facebook post contain a laundry list of supposed conditions alleviated by the topical application of human breastmilk.
Were the Bones of Children Found on Epstein’s Island?
A massively popular social media post contained the claim that children’s bones and skulls were unearthed on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, a detail unreported by the media.
Did the Coroner Who Declared Jeffrey Epstein’s Death a Suicide Work for the Clinton Foundation Until 2015?
If a social media post’s claim that the New York City coroner who attended the high-profile pedophile’s death sounds made up, that’s because it is.