Did California’s Governor Ban Teachers from Shooting Back at School Shooters?
Several web sites mischaracterized an October 2017 California law preventing school personnel from carrying guns on campus.
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Did Oregon’s Governor Sign a ‘Gun Confiscation’ Law?
A right-wing web site accurately describes some parts of a gun control law, but also uses exaggerated and misleading language.
New York State Gun Travel Ban
A fake news item claiming New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a multi-state "travel ban" over lax gun laws was repeated across social media as truth.
Mississippi Bill Grants Churches ‘Lethal Force’ Powers
A controversial Mississippi bill expressly allowed guns in churches, but it didn't legally bestow the power to kill at will on congregations.
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Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Will Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check Count Against Your 2020 Tax Refund?
While the stimulus payment is technically a tax credit, its categorization as such was made only so the government could disperse payments using the IRS’ existing infrastructure.
Did Harvard Admit Michelle Obama’s Degrees Are Fake?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does Trump Benefit Financially by Promoting Hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 Treatment?
The U.S. president is invested in several mutual funds — some of which include very minor stakes in pharmaceutical companies.