“Wisconsin is the nation’s top cranberry producer – in fact, our farmers harvest around 60 percent of the country’s crop.”
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The Dispatch→ Emmanuel Macron’s Pension Problem
Demonstrations in Paris on January 31, 2023, against the French government's pension reform project. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Workers are taking to the streets by the millions to oppose a plan to raise France’s retiremen
Poynter→ What to know about the claim that Tyre Nichols was ‘reckless driving’
A man narrating a Facebook video claimed that 29-year-old Tyre Nichols was “reckless driving” before he suffered a fatal beating at the hands of five Memphis, Tennessee, police officers. “I […] The post What to know about the cl
The Dispatch→ Deep in the Snow of Texas
Frozen power lines seen hanging near a sidewalk on February 1 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images.)How much do we want governments to invest in events that are very disruptive but also very rare?The post Deep in the Snow of Texas appe
The Dispatch→ Cause for Hope Amid War and Authoritarianism
A woman holding a Ukrainian national flag is seen on the Main Market Square in Krakow, Poland, on the 335th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto/Getty Images)Last year might have been the century's best for liberalism.
The Dispatch→ What Happens if the Government Defaults?
A screen shows the national debt clock after the US hit its debt limit and the Treasury started using "extraordinary measures" to avoid default on January 19. (Photo by Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)No one knows exactly what wou
Washington Post→ Laptop email suggests Hunter Biden read newspapers, not classified documents
Republicans claim the president's son wrote a 2014 email with inside information. But the facts he cited could be found in news reports at the time.
The Dispatch→ Untested Theories
"The great thing about America is that everyone gets their decade in court."The post Untested Theories appeared first on The Dispatch.
The Dispatch→ Pod Man Out
Do all horses go to heaven?The post Pod Man Out appeared first on The Dispatch.
Logically→ ಪ್ರಧಾನಮಂತ್ರಿ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೋದಿ ಕುರಿತು ಬಿಬಿಸಿ ವಾಹಿನಿ ಸಿದ್ಧಪಡಿಸಿರುವ ಸಾಕ್ಷ್ಯಚಿತ್ರದ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರನ್ನು ರಾಹುಲ್ ಗಾಂಧಿಯವರು ಆರು ತಿಂಗಳ ಹಿಂದೆ ಭೇಟಿ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದರು.
ಬ್ರಿಟಿಷ್ ರಾಜಕಾರಣಿ ಜೆರೆಮಿ ಕಾರ್ಬಿನ್ ಮತ್ತು ಉದ್ಯಮಿ ಸ್ಯಾಮ್ ಪಿತ್ರೋಡಾ ಅವರೊಂದಿಗೆ ತೆಗೆದ ರಾಹುಲ್ ಗಾ
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Claims that Tyre Nichols was dating a police officer’s wife, girlfriend or ex are unsubstantiated
The officers who beat Tyre Nichols targeted him because he was “allegedly dating” one of their wives.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Peer-Reviewed Study Did NOT Find At Least 217,000 Americans Died From COVID Vaccines
Did a peer-reviewed study find that at least 217,000 Americans have died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine? No, that's not true: A published study that suggested "the total number of fatalities due to COVID-19 inoculation may be as high
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Robin Roberts Of ‘Good Morning America’ Did NOT Die As Of February 1, 2023 — Post Is A Bait And Switch
Did Robin Roberts, the longtime co-host of ABC Television's "Good Morning America" (GMA) die on January 30, 2023? No, that's not true: As of February 1, 2023, Roberts remained alive and well, and actively posting on Instagram from New Zea
PolitiFact→ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez overestimates Trump tax cuts’ contribution to national debt
“The largest contributor to the debt ceiling, or to our deficit, has been the Trump tax cuts.”
The Dispatch→ The Race to Racism
Demonstrators march through downtown Memphis protesting the death of Tyre Nichols on January 28, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)If you start with the conclusion you can talk yourself into anything.The post The Race to Ra
The Dispatch→ Criminal Justice Reform Can Lower Recidivism and Boost Workforce Participation
Ian Black, a former convict, installs a residential garage door as a technician for Pioneer Overhead Doors on Monday, October 9, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jahi Chikwendiu/Washington Post/Getty Images.)It’s a win-win.The post Criminal Justice Ref
PolitiFact→ Jim Jordan – U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan's list of cities that 'defunded' police doesn't account for reversals
"I got a list of 20 jurisdictions that defunded the police to the tune of over $1 billion total."
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Damar Hamlin Did NOT Die On Field, NFL NOT Covering It Up
Did football player Damar Hamlin die on the field in early January 2023 and is the NFL covering it up? No, that's not true: Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, did collapse in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals but was revived by m
PolitiFact→ Here’s what you should know about the claim that Tyre Nichols was ‘reckless driving’
Memphis police initially reported that they stopped Tyre Nichols for reckless driving. The police chief later said the investigation so far has not found evidence of that.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Celebrities Did NOT Call For ‘Total Hollywood Strike’ Until Everyone Is Vaccinated
Did celebrities call for a "total Hollywood strike" until everyone is vaccinated against COVID-19? No, that's not true: The claim, posted by a prolific publisher of fake news, is based on a fake tweet purportedly from the Academy of Motio
Full Fact→ Claims 18 million Americans ‘seriously injured’ by Covid-19 vaccines are misleading
Serious adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccinations are rare.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Medicare Does NOT Offer Recipients A $2,888 Benefit Card For Food
Are seniors on Medicare eligible for a benefits card that provides $2,888 in food assistance? No, that's not true: Medicare, the federal health insurance program for senior Americans, does not offer food benefit cards. The claim is a ruse
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: NO Evidence Linking Bill Gates To Egg Shortage In US
Did Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates or any of the business entities affiliated with him cause an egg shortage in the U.S.? No, that's not true: There is no evidence to support this theory. The claim appeared in a video on Instagram on Jan
Poynter→ Wikipedia: the good, the bad and the ugly
When Queen Elizabeth II died last year, she went from “is” to “was” in a split second on Wikipedia. This is the online encyclopedia that teachers have told students countless […] The post Wikipedia: the good, the bad and the ugly appeared
Truth or Fiction?→ Donald Trump and Bob Woodward ‘Depends’ Tweet
On January 31 2023, a screenshot purportedly of a tweet by journalist Bob Woodward disclosing information about former United States President Donald Trump’s “Depends” [sic] appeared on Imgur: At the top of the image, the name “
Full Fact→ Government fails to back up PM’s claim that A&E patient flow is ‘faster than ever’
The Prime Minister recently claimed the flow of patients through emergency care and the discharge rate were at record highs.
Full Fact→ No evidence Diane Abbott said quote about ‘the problem with Britain’
There’s no record of her having said the problem with Britain is “white people”.
Full Fact→ UKIP wrong that half of unaccompanied children seeking asylum are found to be adults
Figures mentioned by the UKIP deputy leader on GB News likely refer to the proportion of age dispute cases where the applicant is found to be an adult, not the proportion of all unaccompanied children
Logically→ This damaged bridge built by Europeans in Ethiopia was never repaired.
This bridge has been repaired multiple times and has since been replaced with a modern one that connects to the country's road network.
The Dispatch→ The Democrats vs. New Hampshire
Joe Biden speaks during the 2019 New Hampshire Democratic Party State Convention in Manchester, New Hampshire. (Photo by Nic Antaya for The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Plus: The GOP-happy 2024 Senate map.The post The Democrats vs. New Hampshire appea
Full Fact→ Police quash Facebook rumours of missing boy named Brayden
Multiple police forces have confirmed there is no one with that name missing in their areas.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Hellmann’s Mayonnaise NOT Being Discontinued In The United States, Canada And Most Other Countries
Is Hellmann's mayonnaise being discontinued in the United States, Canada and other countries around the globe? No, that's not true: Hellmann's will not be available for sale in South Africa, but there is no change in any other country, a
The Dispatch→ The FBI Eyes One of Its Own
Charles McGonigal, the former head of counterintelligence for the FBI’s New York office, stands silently as his Attorney Seth Ducharme gives a statement to the media after leaving Manhattan Federal Court on January 23, 2023 in New York City. (Photo b
Poynter→ A parody account criticizing Aretha Franklin’s ‘Natural Woman’ sparks confusion
Are transgender activists lobbying music streaming platforms to remove Aretha Franklin’s famous song “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” on grounds it’s offensive to trans women? No, but […] The post A parody account critici
The Dispatch→ Biden’s Misguided Call for Internet Regulation
U.S. President Joe Biden has proposed regulating social media companies by reforming Section 230 and called for limiting data collection. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images.)Going after Big Tech by reforming Section 230 and limiting data collection woul
The Dispatch→ Warnings That We Shouldn’t ‘Provoke’ Putin Miss the Point
Soldiers of the Ukrainian 55th artillery brigade operate a U.S. made Howitzer M777 cannon amid artillery fights on December 29, 2022 in Bakhmut, Ukraine. (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images.)It’s in our national interest to give Ukraine what it needs
The Dispatch→ The Coming Fight Over Fighter Jets
An F-16 takes part in a NATO air exercise in Poland in October 2022. (Photo by Omar Marques/Getty Images)After finally reaching a deal on tanks, NATO now begins a debate on whether to send F-16s to Ukraine.The post The Coming Fight Over Fighter Jets ap
The Dispatch→ Gov. Sununu: Why New Hampshire’s Different
What happens at the Gridiron, doesn't stay. The post Gov. Sununu: Why New Hampshire’s Different appeared first on The Dispatch.
The Dispatch→ Pained in Portland
An existential and visual deterioration. The post Pained in Portland appeared first on The Dispatch.
The Dispatch→ Video: Dispatch Politics on Dispatch Live
Watch the video of our weekly livestreamed conversation.The post Video: Dispatch Politics on Dispatch Live appeared first on The Dispatch.