Is USPS Locking Mailboxes To Undermine 2020 Election?
Mailbox rumors swirled in 2020, as did real concern about the U.S. Postal Service's ability to meet demand before the general election.
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Did Trump Pay $35M to Settle Child Rape Claims Against Him?
An "utterly deranged nutter with a mind unclouded by facts, evidence, or reason" may not be the best of sources.
Did Biden Call for an ‘End to Shareholder Capitalism’?
Fear-mongering Facebook memes misrepresented the position articulated by the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee in a speech in July 2020.
Does ‘ABA’ Letter Prove Anyone Making COVID-19 Masks Can Be Sued?
A letter falsely attributed to the Ohio State Bar Association made some questionable claims.
Did Seattle Police Chief Tell Residents ‘We Cannot Enforce the Law, You Are On Your Own’?
In June 2020, Seattle City Council passed a law banning police from using "crowd control weapons."
Did Twitter Ban the Display of the Star of David?
Many Twitter users claimed in July 2020 that they were locked out of their accounts after posting images of the religious symbol.
Did Betsy DeVos Say Schools Can’t Plan for a COVID-19 Outbreak That ‘Hasn’t Happened Yet’?
The U.S. secretary of education's actual statement came during a CNN interview that went a bit in circles.
Did 85 Babies Under Age 1 Test Positive for COVID-19 in Single Texas County?
"These babies have not even had their first birthday yet," Nueces County Public Health Director Annette Rodriguez said.
Were Florida Labs Busted for Not Reporting Negative COVID-19 Results?
Percentage rates of positive results got confused at some labs, but one thing remained clear: COVID-19 cases were spiking in Florida in July 2020.
Did a Minnesota School Toss Library Books to ‘Erase History’?
Viral images showed school library books piled in a recycling dumpster.
Did Biden Say Taxpayers Must Fund Health Care for ‘Illegal Immigrants’?
Another Biden quote was misrepresented by U.S. President Donald Trump and the internet.
Did the Hudson River Flood the Lincoln Tunnel?
"Pretty sure there's a movie about this and everybody dies," one observer said dryly.
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Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.
Is Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron Married to Mitch McConnell’s Granddaughter?
Cameron and McConnell are both prominent politicians in Kentucky and have previously worked together.
Did Kamala Harris Support Abortion Until the Time of Giving Birth?
The Democratic vice-presidential candidate's pro-abortion-rights record has come under scrutiny from conservatives.
Discarded Military Ballots for Trump Found in Pennsylvania Raise Questions
A decision by the U.S. Department of Justice to make details public in an ongoing investigation drew strong rebuke.
Are These Giant Human Skeleton Photographs Real?
According to the Old Testament, the Nephilim were were the offspring of the "sons of God" and the "daughters of men" before the Deluge.