In India’s Election, Voters Feed on False Information
"Fake news" could end up being the deciding factor in some constituencies with extremely tight races, at least one former top election official warns.
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‘Noise and Confusion’: Fake News in Ecuador
Editors at Ecuadoran media outlets told Snopes how fake news and disinformation affected two recent votes in the South American country.
Georgia Race Finally Heads to Voters; DC Watching Closely
A long-held GOP seat is being challenged by a young Democrat in a race that many see as a sign of what's to come in the 2018 midterms.
Privacy Advocates Criticize Kenyan Government’s Hiring of Cambridge Analytica
President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party is working with the data firm that claims both Brexit and Trump's election as victories as he seeks reelection.
Did Joseph Stalin Say, ‘It’s Not the People Who Vote That Count …’?
One version of a famous quote about those who count the votes determining the outcome of an election is attributed to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in his secretary's memoir.
Are There Problems with Voting Straight Ticket?
Voters who select a 'straight ticket' may not end up voting at all in some races.
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Lawsuit Charges Donald Trump with Raping a 13-Year-Old Girl
A civil suit against Donald Trump alleging he raped a 13-year-old girl was dismissed in California in May 2016, refiled in New York in June 2016, and dropped again in November 2016.
Does This Picture Show Hitler Holding a Bible?
U.S. President Donald Trump's use of force to clear an area in front of a church occupied by protesters drew comparisons to world dictators.
Did ‘The Simpsons’ Predict George Floyd’s Death?
Predictions are typically made prior to the event they are predicting.
Is This Photo of an Officer Aiming a Rubber Bullet Gun Near a Child Real?
The photographer described the image as "the most impactful picture I have ever taken."
Did Derek Chauvin Commit Suicide in Prison?
Junk news in, junk news out.