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PolitiFact→ Why it’s not ‘grooming’: What research says about gender and sexuality in schools

2022-05-11 Some on the political right are trying to give the term “grooming” a new definition — one that suggests kids who are exposed to LGBTQ ideas are being pressured to reject the gender they were assigned at birth. Experts say there’s no evidence to Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Why Is There a Baby Formula Shortage?

2022-05-10 Here's what we know about the current baby formula shortage in the United States. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Why Democrats’ control of the White House and Congress isn't enough to pass law protecting abortion

2022-05-10 Without changing voting rules in the Senate, Democrats don’t have the votes to pass legislation that would protect abortion access. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Why polling about abortion hides the true complexity of what Americans think

2022-05-05 A lot of Americans on both sides of the abortion debate are certain that public opinion is on their side. But measuring public opinion on abortion is much trickier than advocates on either side would like to believe. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Democracy experts support Alaska’s move to ranked choice voting. Here’s why

2022-04-26 Alaska follows the lead of Maine and multiple cities in Utah as well as New York City to adopt ranked choice voting. Democracy experts say that the method makes it harder for extreme candidates to win with narrow margins. Go to site post…»

Poynter→ France reports election results faster than the US. Here’s why.

2022-04-18 In November 2020, it took days for key states in the U.S. to count ballots and report preliminary results to project a winner in the presidential race. But that’s not […] The post France reports election results faster than the US. Here’s Go to site post…»

Lead Stories→ Fact Check: High Vaccination Rate Explains Why 92% Of English COVID Deaths Are Among Fully Vaccinated — Numbers Only Part Of Full Story

2022-04-14 Do fully vaccinated people account for 92 percent of COVID-19 deaths in England? Yes, it's slightly exaggerated but true: However, simple ratio analysis based on that statistic doesn't fully tell the story. The report these figures come f Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Why France reports election results faster than the US

2022-04-13 Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance said that in France “polls closed a few hours ago and they already know who the winners are.” Many read his tweet as making a comparison to the US. Vance’s tweet omits context about how French administer elections. Go to site post…»

Full Fact→ Why Rishi Sunak’s wife’s tax status isn’t a direct consequence of her citizenship

2022-04-08 It has been reported that the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s wife, Akshata Murty, does not pay UK tax on foreign earnings by virtue of having non-domicile status.  Being non-domiciled means you live in the UK, but your “permanent home” Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Snopes Tips: Why Care if Research Is ‘Peer-Reviewed’?

2022-03-30 A how-to guide to reading scientific research. Go to site post…»

Poynter→ Why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video to Russians is a master class in how to get people to reconsider their views

2022-03-22 It’s hard for fact-checkers to admit it, but sometimes all the evidence, sources and citations in the world won’t change people’s minds. Our work is beloved by those who are […] The post Why Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video to Russians i Go to site post…»

Full Fact→ Why is petrol more expensive now than it was 15 years ago?

2022-03-18 A post from Twitter, versions of which have been widely shared on Facebook, claims that while the cost of petrol in the UK is much higher now than in 2008, the price of oil is actually lower, suggesting that retail fuel prices don’t mirror crude Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Why Stagflation is an Economic Nightmare – and Could Become a Headache for Biden and the Fed if It Emerges in US

2022-03-10 Economists typically focus on the three big macroeconomic variables: gross domestic product, unemployment, and inflation. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Social media post on drilling and cost of Russian oil misses the mark on why prices are so high

2022-03-10 Two years ago we were “drilling our own oil for $27 a barrel.” Now, thanks to Joe Biden, we’re “paying $105 a barrel to Russia.” Go to site post…»

Snopes→ EXPLAINER: Why WNBA Players Go Overseas to Play in Offseason

2022-03-09 Russia has been a popular destination for WNBA players like Brittney Griner over the past two decades because of the money they can make playing there in the winter. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Ask PolitiFact: Why are gas prices going up?

2022-03-09 Will Biden’s Russia oil ban drive up gas prices? It will contribute. But post-pandemic recovery snags were already pushing prices upward. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ CURIOUS KIDS: Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine?

2022-03-07 A very short summary of a very long, troubled history. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Why some voters faced challenges voting in the 2022 Texas primary

2022-03-04 Twitter users said that Democrats or Republicans were denied ballots on primary election day in Texas. That stems from how the state handles primary elections and a staff shortage. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Lobsters ‘Pee’ Out of Their Faces. Here’s Why …

2022-03-04 It's all in the name of love. Go to site post…»

Lead Stories→ Fact Check: High Vaccination Rate Explains Why 9 In 10 English COVID Deaths Are Among Fully Vaccinated — Numbers Are Only Part Of The Full Story

2022-03-03 Do fully vaccinated people account for nine in every 10 COVID-19 deaths in England? Yes, it's slightly exaggerated but true: However, simple ratio analysis based on that statistic doesn't fully tell the story. The report that these figure Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Why Do Sea Urchins Wear ‘Hats’?

2022-02-26 Aside from their love for adornment, urchins are also known for interesting habits. Go to site post…»

Truth or Fiction?→ Why Russia’s Removal From Eurovision 2022 Has Precedent

2022-02-25 Russia’s expulsion from the Eurovision music competition in February 2022 for invading Ukraine was a reversal of course from contest organizers — but not a first-time ocurrence. “The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unp Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Is the ‘Why Ukraine Matters’ Facebook Post Truthful?

2022-02-21 As Russian troops amassed at Ukraine's borders in February 2022, Facebook posts listed more than 30 purported reasons as to why the country held a place of unique importance. Go to site post…»

Washington Post→ Here’s why Trump once again is claiming ‘spying’ by Democrats

2022-02-15 Special counsel John Durham made a court filing that excited Trump and his supporters, but the allegations are murky and disputed. Here's an explainer to bring you up to date. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Why Did Napoleon Hide His Hand in His Coat?

2022-02-12 We looked to historical records to find answers about why the famous warrior-emperor chose the stylish stance. Go to site post…»

Lead Stories→ Context Matters: Why Lead Stories Fact Checked The BMJ

2022-01-28 On November 10, 2021, Lead Stories published a fact check about an article published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ) on November 2, 2021. In response, the BMJ published an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg on December 17, 2021, calling Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Why Holocaust comparisons by anti-vaccine activists like RFK Jr. are grossly inaccurate

2022-01-27 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. likened the experience of anti-vaccine activists to the plight of Jews who were persecuted and systematically murdered during the Holocaust. This historically inaccurate comparison has become common among some anti-vaccine activi Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Mitch McConnell – Why it’s wrong to call the voting rights bill a federal takeover

2022-01-24 The Freedom to Vote Act is “a sprawling takeover of our whole political system.” Go to site post…»

Poynter→ Hospitalization data is being used to claim that the pandemic is overblown. Here’s why that’s wrong

2022-01-20 Soon after positive omicron COVID-19 cases exploded across the U.S., hospitalizations followed. Many states are seeing their highest levels of COVID-19-related hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic nearly two years ago. […] The post Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Same-day voter registration is on the Democrats’ wishlist. Why do some Republicans oppose it?

2022-01-19 Democrats want same-day registration in every state, which has faced opposition from some Republicans. About 20 states already use same-day registration, which is popular with students. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Hospitalization data is being used to claim that the pandemic is overblown. Here's why that's wrong

2022-01-18 So-called 'incidental' COVID-19 hospitalizations do not indicate the pandemic is overblown. All patients with COVID-19 require more resources, like personal protective equipment and isolated rooms, in a time when hospitals are operating with severe sta Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Red Balls on Power Lines: Why Are They Up There?

2022-01-06 An online advertisement teased an 80-page article about the purpose of installing red balls on power lines. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – No, vaccines are not why flights have been canceled

2022-01-03 Vaccines are why flights have been shut down worldwide. Go to site post…»

Full Fact→ Why might vaccinated people account for a bigger share of Covid-19 deaths than infections?

2021-12-16 An article from the blog, The Exposé, claims that fully vaccinated people accounted for nine in 10 Covid-19 deaths in Scotland over the past four months. Screenshots of the article’s headline, including this claim, have also circulated on Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Did Trump Say ‘If You’re Innocent, Why Are You Taking the Fifth Amendment?’

2021-12-08 Trump has offered conflicting opinions of the Fifth Amendment over the years. Go to site post…»

Full Fact→ Why conspiracists are linking the Omicron variant to the Illuminati

2021-12-07 A post on Facebook draws apparent links between the Delta and Omicron Covid-19 variants and the Illuminati.  It claims that the Greek letter Delta is shaped like a pyramid, and that the equivalent letter for Omicron in the Phoenician alphabet is s Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Kevin McCarthy – Why the GOP talking point about ‘government takeover’ of child care is wrong

2021-12-03 The House-passed Build Back Better bill is a “government takeover of child care.” Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Why you can’t find cheap at-home COVID tests

2021-11-23 Why you can't find cheap at-home COVID-19 tests Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Why Is Veterans Day Observed on Nov. 11?

2021-11-11 The annual federal holiday recognizes U.S. military veterans. Go to site post…»

Poynter→ Why are gas prices so high? And who is to blame?

2021-11-09 President Joe Biden faced an awkward moment during the international climate change conference in Glasgow, Scotland, when he was asked at a press conference about inflation back home, including gasoline prices. “If you take a look at gas prices a Go to site post…»

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