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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.

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...

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...

Did Pope Francis Write the ‘Gentle Reminder’ Message? The uplifting message offers tips on how to live more fulfilling lives, and encourages less...

Did Franken Photog Say Groping Image Was Staged? A fake quote ostensibly uttered by the photographer who took the infamous image of Senator...

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...

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...

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.

General James Mattis Insulted Anti-War Protesters

A quote calling anti-war protesters "pussies" currently being attributed to Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis...