2019 in Review: Darkness Spreads, But Snopes Readers Hold the Light
As we wrap a decade that saw dangerous and alarming trends in misinformation, we are thankful Snopes readers were there every day, calling ’em out.
By David Emery
No, Walmart Is Not Offering a Free $50 ‘Anniversary’ Coupon on Facebook
Yet another "free coupon" scam attempted to lure social media users with bogus promises.
Did Trump Say People with Down Syndrome Too Often Face ‘Terminations of Their Lives Before Birth’?
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a Down Syndrome Awareness Month proclamation in October 2019.
Did Chelsea Clinton Say Satanism Is a Religion That Deserves Respect?
An article published on a Christian website accused Clinton of attempting to "normalize" Satanism.
Did AOC Start ‘Chain Migration’ Proceedings Against Melania Trump?
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump's parents, both from Slovenia, became U.S. citizens in August 2018.
Did Pelosi Offer to Drop Impeachment in Exchange for Full Immigrant Amnesty?
To date, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has not embraced the idea of attempting to impeach President Donald Trump.
Did Judge Award Sasha and Malia Obama’s ‘Biological Father’ $14 Million?
Among the many clues that something is deeply amiss with this story is the fact that its author misspelled former President Barack Obama's name.
Did a Man Fall into Coma After Discovering Wife Owned House They Rented?
Anecdotal reports of a man finding out his wife owns the house they've been renting were making the rounds in Africa years before this meme.
Does Facebook Have ‘Shake-to-Report’ Feature That Lands Users in ‘Facebook Jail’?
As of late May 2019, a new Facebook feature allowing users to report technical problems by shaking their phones was being rolled out gradually to all mobile accounts.
Is the Trump Administration Denying U.S. Citizenship to Children of Same-Sex Couples?
A U.S. State Department policy blocking birthright citizenship for some children born to U.S. citizens abroad via assisted reproductive technology has been in place for more than a decade.
Was a U.S. Tourist Arrested for Refusing to Trade His Wife to a Saudi Prince?
The report appeared on a website whose masthead reads, 'Where facts don't matter.'
Was Malia Obama ‘Arrested Again’ Amid a Media Blackout?
Junk news websites continue to be obsessed with the Obama family.