On July 18 2021, the Facebook page “Call to Activism” shared the following quote meme, claiming that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) said that if Democrats pass “their voting rights bill,” then Republicans will “never win anot
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Snopes→ Bill Burr Trashes Fox News for Leaving Out Key Detail in Coverage of His CNN Rant
A headline from Fox News, which originally came from the New York Post, made quite the omission from Burr's rant about CNN and cable news.
Snopes→ Texas Democrats Plan to Leave State to Stop GOP Voting Bill
Democrats in the Texas Legislature were planning to leave the state for Washington, D.C., in a second revolt against a GOP overhaul of election laws, creating another dramatic showdown over voting rights in America.
Snopes→ Billionaire Richard Branson Reaches Space in His Own Ship
Branson and five crewmates reached an altitude of about 53 miles over the New Mexico desert.
Snopes→ Is This 3D Cat Really Just a Flat Billboard?
The giant cat is located near one of the world's busiest train stations.
Snopes→ Colby Would Be Official Wisconsin Cheese Under Bill
Believe it or not, in a state that produces more cheese than any other at 3.4 billion pounds each year, there is no official state cheese.
Snopes→ The Bill Gates ‘Depopulation Through Forced Vaccination’ Headline, Explained
This well-trodden conspiracy theory continues to circulate on social media.
Snopes→ Did Billy Dee Williams Prank Mark Hamill Before They Met British Royalty?
A photograph shows Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, looking away as he shook hands with Princess Margaret.
Snopes→ US Trade Deficit Increases to $71.2 Billion in May
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the deficit rose 3.1% from the revised April deficit of $69.1 billion.
TruthOrFiction→ Why Bill Cosby Was Released
A June 30 2021 Facebook post by writer and activist Shaun King about the overturning of Bill Cosby’s conviction received significant engagement both there and on Imgur: In the June 30 2021 post, Shaun King said that Cosby (who was convicted of
Snopes→ EXPLAINER: Why Bill Cosby’s Conviction Was Overturned
The split court found that Cosby was unfairly prosecuted because the previous district attorney had promised the comedian once known as “America's Dad” that he wouldn't be charged.
Snopes→ Bill Cosby Freed from Prison, His Sex Conviction Overturned
Cosby, 83, flashed the V-for-victory sign to a helicopter overhead as he trudged into his suburban Philadelphia home after serving nearly three years.
Snopes→ Bill Cosby’s Sex Assault Conviction Overturned by Court
Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction Wednesday after finding an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Fact-Checking – Poynter→ In an attack on Bill Barr, Trump repeats a favorite falsehood about the 2020 election
In an excerpt for his upcoming book, ABC reporter Jonathan Karl recounts interviewing Bill Barr, the U.S. attorney general who fell out of favor with former President Donald Trump. Before the election, Barr echoed Trump’s falsehood that voting by m
Snopes→ Sheriff: Man Tried to Pay $200 Bail with Counterfeit Bills
A man in Maine tried to post $200 bail with counterfeit bills, according to the sheriff’s office.
Snopes→ Did Rihanna’s Criticism Cause Snapchat Stock to Drop By $10 Billion?
A meme exaggerated events from 2018.
Snopes→ Were Black World War II Veterans Excluded from GI Bill Benefits?
After fighting wars abroad, Black former servicemen faced segregation, violence, and discrimination at home.
Snopes→ Fake Billie Eilish Livestream Fools Thousands on TikTok
At one point, more than 43,300 people were watching at 3 a.m. EDT.
Snopes→ Do Senators Who Support Voting Reform Bill Represent 43M More People Than Those Against?
A filibuster by Senate Republicans halted a major piece of Democratic legislation, the For the People Act, in June 2021.
AllSides - Facts and Fact Checking→ Republican Spin on Democrats’ Voting Bill
https://www.factcheck.org/2021/06/republican-spin-on-democrats-voting-bill/ In the days leading up to t
FactCheck.org→ Republican Spin on Democrats’ Voting Bill
In the days leading up to the Senate vote on the House-passed elections bill, Republicans offered several misleading talking points about the Democratic bill, and made other statements that required more context. Republicans said the bill would direct
Snopes→ FAA Says US Airports Will Get $8 Billion in Pandemic Relief
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a steep drop in air travel and a loss of revenue that airports expect from airlines and passengers.
TruthOrFiction→ Were Black Soldiers Eligible for the GI Bill?
On June 18 2021, a commenter shared a Twitter screenshot to an education-related Facebook post about one of the provisions of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, popularly known as the GI Bill: Teaching students that WWII vets were give
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Bill Clinton Is NOT Facing A Military Tribunal At Guantanamo Bay
Is Bill Clinton facing a military tribunal for crimes of "murder, sex crimes against minors, treason, theft of government property"? No, that's not true: A Pentagon duty officer confirmed to Lead Stories that this claim was "Not true." Th
Snopes→ Did American Airlines Receive Billions in Federal Aid Then Lay Off 30,000 Employees?
A tweet attempted to raise the alarm on the airline's alleged pay discrepancies for rank-and-file workers.
Top Fact Checks→ Cristiano Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola snub during his press conference resulted in a $4 billion drop in its market value.
The stock value of Coca-Cola plummeted as the entire U.S. stock market showed a similar trend on that day and is not related to Ronaldo's press meet.
Snopes→ Did Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola Snub Cost the Company Billions?
Correlation isn't causation, but it is a coincidence.
Snopes→ Biden Signs Bill Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered. That was also about 2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamatio
Snopes→ Michigan Republicans Pass Bills to Add Voter ID Requirements
Republicans who control the Michigan Senate passed contentious legislation that would mandate a photo ID to vote in person and add identity requirements for people who want to vote by mail.
Snopes→ Senate Approves Bill to Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
The bill would lead to Juneteenth becoming the 12th federal holiday. It is expected to easily pass the House, which would send it to President Joe Biden for his signature.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: This Shackled Teen Is NOT A Hacker Who Broke Into A Swiss Bank’s Computer System And Stole Billions
Did a kid hacker break into a Swiss bank's computer system and transfer $75 billion to his father's bank account? No, that's not true: there is no evidence that such an act occurred in the U.S. or abroad. Additionally, the images used to
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: A ‘Defend Billionaires’ Billboard Featuring Elon Musk Was NOT Installed Along A Highway
Did someone install a billboard along a highway featuring an image of Elon Musk and "Defend billionaires. We're just like you" emblazoned on it? No, that's not true: This image of the co-founder and CEO of Tesla on a billboard was origina
Snopes→ Did Iowa Pass a Bill Requiring Students to Recite the Pledge of Allegiance?
Lawmaker: "I believe the pledge is something that can bring all Americans together, regardless of political affiliation."
Snopes→ Is This Elon Musk ‘Defend Billionaires’ Billboard Real?
We found no sign of it.
Snopes→ ProPublica Report Reveals How Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Other Billionaires Legally Avoid Taxes
It's called "income tax" for a reason.
Snopes→ Senate Passes Bill to Boost US Tech Industry, Counter Rivals
The 68-32 vote is a rarity in an era of division.
FactCheck.org→ Understanding Pennsylvania’s Proposed Bill on Handling Fetal Remains
Q: Did Pennsylvania lawmakers vote to “fine” women who miscarry? A: No. But a bill proposes to mandate that health care providers bury or cremate fetal remains, regardless of when or how the pregnancy ends. Experts say such requirements
Snopes→ Bill Gates Releasing Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in Florida? Here’s the Whole Story
No, it's not another microchip conspiracy.
Snopes→ Texas GOP to Revive Voting Bill, Democrats Plot Next Move
Texas Republicans pressed ahead with their push for tougher election laws, vowing to ensure Democrats' victory over one of the most restrictive voting measures in the country would only be temporary.
Snopes→ Nevada OKs Bill in Try for 1st Presidential Nominating State in 2024
The move upends decades of political tradition and is likely to prompt pushback from other early states that want to retain their places in the calendar.