Twitter’s Alts and Rogues
1 June 2017 Twitter is full of "alt-gov", or alternate government, accounts — but without verification, it's difficult to know whom to trust.
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Did the U.S. Government Purposely Poison 10,000 Americans During Prohibition?
12 May 2017 An Internet meme claims that government agencies tried to curb consumption of illegal liquor by adding poison.
The King of Denmark Wore a Yellow Star
5 July 2000 The legend of non-Jewish Danes donning yellow stars in solidarity with Jews during the Nazi occupation of Denmark is a touching story but not historically accurate.
Leaked E-mails Show John Podesta Discussed Alien Technology with Former NASA Astronaut
13 October 2016 A retired astronaut with some eccentric views did attempt to set up a meeting with Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman, but that's about as far as it got.
Does This Photograph Show a Missouri ‘Nigger Hunting’ License?
30 October 2014 Extant pieces of racist memorabilia serve as reminders of 20th century American racial attitudes.
Congress Prohibits Affirmative Action
Will Congress be voting to prohibit affirmative action in admissions for any institution of higher education that receives federal funding?
Are Black Heritage Stamps Being Discontinued?
23 March 2000 Is the U.S. Postal Service discontinuing the Black Heritage series of postage stamps?
George W. Bush Refuses to Sell Home to Blacks
Did George W. Bush refuse to sell his home to blacks?
‘One Vote’ Fallacies
The low down on elections decided by one vote.
Mussolini and On Time Trains
Did Mussolini make the trains run on time?
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Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
27 February 2014 A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.
Was WWE Wrestler Ric Flair Declared Brain Dead?
17 May 2019 A number of rumors were circulated in May 2019 after the retired wrestler was hospitalized.
Is This a Photograph of a 12-Week Fetus?
10 November 2013 An image many have viewed as a photograph of first trimester fetus is actually a picture of a hand-painted resin doll crafted by an artist.
Did Joe Biden Once Say That Roe v. Wade “Went Too Far”?
17 May 2019 The origin of this claim was an interview conducted with then-Senator Biden in 1974.
Does an Ohio Anti-Abortion Bill Ban Birth Control?
20 May 2019 HB 182 would limit access to, but not criminalize use of, certain types of birth control.