Is ‘Sleepy Eyes’ an Anti-Semitic Slur?
23 April 2018 The descriptor was used by Nazi Germany as a way to "identify" those of Jewish descent, but researchers say context is key.
Politics
Did Maine House Democrats Vote to Allow Female Genital Mutilation?
25 April 2018 Legislators in Maine did not pass a bill or any legislation permitting female genital mutilation, an act that is already restricted at the federal level.
Six ‘Facts’ About Healthcare in Japan
25 April 2018 We fact-check a series of claims about Japan's healthcare and medical insurance system.
Was Trump Labeled ‘Best President’ or ‘Worst President’ on a ‘Time’ Cover?
25 April 2018 Two images purportedly showing President Trump on the cover of "Time" magazine under the headlines "Best President Ever" and "Worst President Ever" are both hoaxes.
Did the UK’s Prime Minister Remind Parents the State Owns Their Children?
25 April 2018 Rumors that Theresa May said that children in the UK are "owned by the state" originated with a satirical article.
Did Jane Goodall Compare Donald Trump’s Actions to Primate Dominance Behavior?
25 April 2018 A meme about United States President Donald Trump and French leader Emmanuel Macron possibly references an apocryphal quote by the famous anthropologist and primatologist.
Can Rapists Sue for Child Custody, While Rape Victims Cannot Sue for Child Support?
24 April 2018 A meme's claims about rape, child custody, and child support oversimplifies a very complicated legal scenario.
Did an Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Accept $20,000 from a Pro-Assad Group?
23 April 2018 Former Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich, a Democrat, disclosed he received the money as payment for a speech.
Did Attorney Michael Cohen Advertise His Services as ‘The Fixer?’
23 April 2018 An anonymous New York prankster put up satirical posters for President Trump's lawyer on the city's subway system.
Is Planned Parenthood Using $30 Million in Taxpayer Funds to Influence the Midterm Elections?
23 April 2018 Social media memes misleadingly conflate Planned Parenthood itself with a political action committee offshoot funded by donations.
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