Did Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez Say ‘Owning Guns Is Not a Right’ in the Constitution?
Attempts to discredit the freshman lawmaker from NYC seem to know no end.
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Did Michele Bachmann Say That ‘Jesus Created Assault Rifles’?
A meme featuring a quote from the former Minnesota congresswoman is a hoax.
Does Marco Rubio Want to Give Felons Right to Own Guns, But Not to Vote?
Two fake quotes ostensibly uttered by the Florida senator resurfaced in the aftermath of the February 2018 mass school shooting in his state.
Did Ruth Bader Ginsburg Say that Pedophilia Was Good for Children?
A 1974 report co-authored by Ruth Bader Ginsburg about sex bias in U.S. law has been grossly misinterpreted.
Dolly Parton Said California’s ‘Biblical Disasters’ Were Punishment For ‘Embracing Satan?’
A fake news web site attempted to ride a wave of Parton-related controversy in January 2018.
Did Pope Francis Write the ‘Gentle Reminder’ Message?
The uplifting message offers tips on how to live more fulfilling lives, and encourages less complaining.
Did Franken Photog Say Groping Image Was Staged?
A fake quote ostensibly uttered by the photographer who took the infamous image of Senator Al Franken and Leeann Tweeden was circulated in November 2017.
Did Celine Dion Say ‘I Can’t Even Look at an American Flag’ Because ‘I Hate This Country?’
A clickbait news web site invented a controversy involving Celine Dion, Loretta Lynn, Cher, and other female musicians.
Donald Trump Wrote that Being an Atheist Gives Him a Business Edge?
A fake Art of the Deal quote was shared as meme in mid-2017.
Did Bill Murray Recommend Eating Children’s Ice Cream to Teach About Taxes?
A quote attributed to the actor is being shared on social media, but it originated from a parody Twitter account.
John Kasich Said We Can’t Entrust ‘Abortion Decision’ to Women?
A fake news site attributed fabricated, controversial remarks to Ohio Governor John Kasich.
Trump Says Africans Are Poor Because They Think of Sex Instead of Farming?
The quote originated on questionable blogs in 2015.
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Was TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.
Did Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named ‘Miss Childress’?
An intriguing rumor about cultural theft and fried chicken lacks concrete evidence but alludes to a deeper truth.
Did Rep. Ilhan Omar Walk Out of 9/11 Memorial Service?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did AOC Say the Public Shouldn’t See 9/11 Photos Because They’re ‘Triggering’?
Attributing questionable quotes to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a preoccupation for some people.