Was a Weapon Advertised For Its Ability to Fit in a Backpack?
A photograph of a gun displayed in a clear plastic backpack is real.
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Did Maryland ‘Deplorables’ Erect a Billboard Warning About Attempts to Impeach Donald Trump?
A viral photograph shows a real roadside sign near Huntingtown in Calvert County which warns "liberals" to arm themselves.
Is This Sign at the United States-Mexico Border Real?
An image purportedly showing a U.S. border sign saying "lots of free stuff ahead" is — you guessed it — nothing more than a poorly-done digital edit.
Were Two New Jersey High School Students Suspended for Going to a Gun Range After School?
Reports that two seniors were suspended over a social media post caused a wave of controversy.
‘I’m Not Going To Be a Gabby Giffords’ Says S.C. Rep. Who Drew Gun at Constituent Meeting
Representative Ralph Norman drew his firearm during a discussion about gun control in an effort to illustrate that people, not guns, cause deaths.
Would a California Bill Stop Police From Shooting People Carrying ‘Imitation Weapons’?
According to blogs, Assembly Bill 931 would put police at risk of being second-guessed.
Did an Illinois Suburb Enact a Ban on Assault Weapons?
The Deerfield village board unanimously passed an ordinance banning certain types of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
Was the NRA Founded to Protect Black People from the Ku Klux Klan?
Revisionist accounts of the origin of the National Rifle Association say it was formed to help freed slaves defend themselves against racist attacks after the Civil War.
Was a Student Suspended for Staying in Class During National Walkout Day?
The reasons behind a high school student's suspension were misconstrued in a debate over a national gun violence walkout protest.
Arkansas Teen Confirms Mother’s Account of School ‘Paddling’ After Gun Protest
Wylie Greer said he and two other students received "swats" after taking part in the National School Walkout to call for more stringent gun safety laws.
Did a Firearms-Trained Teacher Accidentally Discharge a Gun in a Classroom, Injuring a Student?
The accidental handgun firing in California was one of two such incidents at schools in the United States one day before scheduled student walkouts across the nation to protest gun violence.
Did a High School Principal Target a Pro-Gun Rights Student During a Protest for Gun Control?
New Prague High School in Minnesota says a pro-gun rights placard was removed from a protest because it violated policy, not for political reasons.
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The Origins of Princess Leia’s Hairstyle
Following Carrie Fisher's death, speculation mounted regarding the inspiration for her Princess Leia's character's iconic hair buns.
Is This Lev Parnas at a Family Birthday Party with Donald Trump?
While this photo is nearly 30 years old, the claim that it shows the business associate of Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani has only been around since January 2020.
Did Pelosi Use $15,000 Worth of Pens to Sign Articles of Impeachment?
The tradition of using multiple pens to sign important legislation, and then giving those pens to the people involved, has been practiced by politicians for decades.
Did Confederate Flags Fly at a Gun-Rights Rally in Virginia?
One right-wing observer called U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez a liar for claiming that protesters in Richmond carried Confederate flags in January 2020.
Did George Washington Say This About Citizens’ Right to Bear Arms?
George Washington is in the running for the United States' most misquoted president.