Were Catholics Attacked by Black Lives Matter Protesters in St. Louis?
A complete story is rarely told in a headline.
Latest in U.S. Politics
Journalists Believe News and Opinion Are Separate, But Readers Can’t Tell the Difference
The divide between news and opinion is not as clear to many readers as journalists believe that it is.
Ex-Cop Brandon Tatum’s Success Doesn’t Disprove White Privilege
In a viral video, Tatum, who is Black, argues his success in America disproves the reality of white privilege. We looked at his claims.
Can the President Really Order the Military to Occupy US Cities and States?
Is Trump’s warning bluster? Or does the president have the authority to send the military into American cities?
George Floyd Protests: Rumor Roundup
Sorting fact from fiction, fast as we can.
Anti-Lockdown Protests Originated With Tight-Knit Group Who Share Bigger Goal: Trump 2020
The driving force behind Michigan's anti-lockdown protests — and their connections to the family of Betsy DeVos — is even more complex than we initially thought.
In Coronavirus Coverage, Journalists End Up Sensationalizing the Trivial and Untrue
The rush for novelty can prioritize sensationalism over depth and elevate the newest tidbit of information over more important reporting.
Who’s in Charge of Lifting Lockdowns?
In the absence of nationwide coordination and leadership, governors have made their own decisions about how to contain the spread of the virus.
What Are the ‘Reopen’ Protesters Really Saying?
The “anti-lockdown” and #Reopen protests in the U.S. have powerful and secretive backers, but real Americans are on the streets expressing their opinions.
Why Are White Supremacists Protesting to ‘Reopen’ the US Economy?
While not all far-right groups agree on everything, many of them now subscribe to the idea that Western government is corrupt and its demise needs to be accelerated through a race war.
‘Reopen’ Protest Movement Created, Boosted by Fake Grassroots Tactics
New research and journalistic investigation is revealing powerful forces who want their influence to remain secret are behind the lockdown protests.
Trump Campaign Threatens TV Stations Over Coronavirus Ad
A cease-and-desist letter from the Trump-Pence campaign committee accuses stations of "airing a patently false, misleading, and deceptive advertisement."
Most Popular View all
Is Dr. Fauci Married to Ghislaine Maxwell’s Sister?
Sharing a first name is not the same as sharing an identity.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Did Melania Trump’s Dress Feature Drawings by Victims of Sexual Abuse?
First lady Melania Trump wore an Alexander McQueen dress to a Fourth of July event.
No, Ghislaine Maxwell Has Not Tested Positive for COVID-19 in Jail
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Is ‘James Maxwell Trump’ the Son of Ghislaine Maxwell and Donald Trump?
We're going to need to see the long-form birth certificate.