Are Dominion voting machines in Pennsylvania "rigged for election theft," depending on whether a voter uses a Sharpie, pen or pencil? No, that's not true: The claims are not backed by any evidence and are unsubstantiated. Both Dominion an
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – This video doesn’t show Republicans prevented from voting in 2022 general election
Video suggests GOP voters denied access in general election.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: AOC Does NOT Have A $29 Million Net Worth
Does Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez currently have a "$29,000,000" net worth? No, that's not true: Her most recent and publicly available financial disclosure report revealed that her assets are much less than a million dollars. The claim
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Wi-Fi At Polling Place Does NOT Mean Voting Machines Are Connected To Internet
Does having Wi-Fi networks available at polling places mean voting machines are connected to the internet? No, that's not true: An expert told Lead Stories that assuming that the existence of a Wi-Fi network means that nearby voting machi
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Hitler’s wax figurine was not kept on display at Madame Tussauds after removal of Ye’s
A wax figure of Ye was removed from Madame Tussauds museum but a figure of Adolf Hitler remained.
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Election result delays are not proof of fraud
Delayed election results are proof of fraud.
Logically→ Media discussion of likely ‘red mirages’ reveals which states democrats plan to steal in the midterms.
This phenomenon is not indicative of fraud. Election night tallies are frequently not reflected in results when all votes have been counted.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 16 Million Registered Voters Did NOT ‘Drop Overnight’ in New Mexico
Did 16 million registered voters in New Mexico "drop overnight," within a 24-hour window before Election Day? No, that's not true: A spokesperson for the New Mexico secretary of state's office, which helps administer elections, confirmed
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – Social media post falsely claims 2022 election fraud because ‘mostly Democrats vote early’
Suggests that “since mostly Democrats vote early” then that represents “made-up ballots or dead people voting.”
FactCheck.org→ The 2022 FactCheck Awards
Summary We are very serious fact-checkers, but we also like to have a bit of fun. That’s why every two years, on Election Day, we recognize a few of the many political ads we see during the campaign cycle with some not-to-be-taken-seriously award
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Federal Reserve Did NOT Put Up ‘Walls’ Outside Its Building — They’re Renovating The Structure
Did the Federal Reserve put up "walls" outside its building, possibly in anticipation of unrest? No, that's not true: The Federal Reserve is planning to renovate and expand two of its buildings in Washington, D.C. The claim appeared in a
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Finnish Report Did NOT Expose ‘Massive Pandemic Data Fraud’ — COVID Deaths Were NOT Fabricated
Did a Finnish report expose "massive pandemic data fraud" and show that 40 percent of COVID-19 deaths were fabricated? No, that's not true: The article cited in the social media post provides no data to support its claim. In addition, the
PolitiFact→ Instagram posts – No evidence George Soros has funded voting machines in the US
"They’re trying to rig the election again! Do not trust the Soros funded voting machines!!!”
PolitiFact→ America First Legal – Ad goes too far with claim Joe Biden promotes surgery for trans teens
Joe Biden and the New Left even promote surgery on teens and young adults, removing breasts and genitals.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: The Independent Did NOT Publish Article Purporting Elon Musk’s Father Covered Up Cat Abuse Claims
Did The Independent, an online British daily newspaper, publish an article by reporter Graeme Massie with the headline, "Elon Musk's father paid college $125,000 to ignore animal abuse claims"? No, that's not true: The Independent never p
Washington Post→ Here’s why — and how — the Associated Press ‘calls’ elections
The invention of the telepgraph led to the creation of the Associated Press — and its important role in American politics.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Tabulator Trouble In Maricopa County Was NOT Proof Of Voter Fraud
Was the fact that Maricopa County, Arizona, experienced trouble with some of its tabulators early on Election Day proof of voter fraud? No, that's not true: There was a back-up plan in place to make sure every vote was counted. In the cas
Poynter→ PA Senate race features a lot of viral moments – many worthy of a fact-check
The 2022 midterms are high stakes for the Democratic and Republican parties, and that is especially apparent in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. The Keystone State has long been a […] The post PA Senate race features a lot of viral moments
Logically→ The Pentagon has confirmed that U.S. military personnel have been deployed to Ukraine.
The U.S. military personnel are in Ukraine to carry out inspections of U.S. weapons deliveries, not to engage in combat with Russia.
PolitiFact→ Viral image – Kyrie Irving was not part of 2019 survey about ‘greatest threat to world peace’
A German survey ranked Kyrie Irving as the “greatest threat to world peace” among world leaders.
PolitiFact→ Your guide to facts on key Senate races in 2022
PolitiFact is buckled in to continue fact-checking key Senate races we’ve been following all along: Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Nevada and Arizona. We're also ready to debunk election misinformation.
Poynter→ Elon Musk keeps Birdwatch alive — under a new name
After tech billionaire Elon Musk bought Twitter, some thought Birdwatch was bound for extinction. However, despite being a frequent target of citizen fact-checkers — and sharing falsehoods himself — Musk […] The post Elon Musk keeps Birdwatch
Logically→ Reptilian aliens visited ancient Egypt and never left earth.
There is no evidence to support claims that ancient civilisations were visited by aliens.
The Dispatch→ Will Colorado Choose a ‘Republican Joe Manchin’?
Senate candidate Joe O’Dea walks a fine line between touting his independence and alienating Colorado’s GOP base. The post Will Colorado Choose a ‘Republican Joe Manchin’? appeared first on The Dispatch.
The Dispatch→ Why Britain’s Conservative Party Is Such a Mess
A video explainer from The Dispatch.The post Why Britain’s Conservative Party Is Such a Mess appeared first on The Dispatch.
The Dispatch→ Dispatch Live: It’s Election Night!
Join our weekly livestreamed conversation.The post Dispatch Live: It’s Election Night! appeared first on The Dispatch.
PolitiFact→ Senate Majority PAC – Democratic group omits details of Budd votes on Social Security, Medicare
“Ted Budd voted to cut Medicare and Social Security and voted to raise the retirement age, too.”
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: George Soros Did NOT Fund Purchase Of Voting Machines To Rig 2022 Election
Did billionaire philanthropist George Soros fund the purchase of voting machines in order to rig the 2022 midterm elections? No, that's not true: Elections are funded by taxpayer dollars and Soros has no connections to voting machine or v
FactCheck.org→ Counting Mail-In Ballots Delays Results, But Doesn’t Denote Fraud
Quick Take Mail-in ballots have become a popular way to vote in the U.S. But the unfounded claim persists that mail ballots lead to rampant fraud and, if counted after Election Day, they are suspect. By law, many states don’t start counting mail
PolitiFact→ Verificamos el evento de campaña de Donald Trump con Marco Rubio, pero sin Ron DeSantis
Verificamos el evento de campaña de Donald Trump con Marco Rubio, pero sin Ron DeSantis.
PolitiFact→ Liquid Death – Giving water to voter within 150 feet of Georgia polling place is punishable by up to a year in jail
In Georgia, it's "illegal to give people water within 150 feet of a polling place" and "punishable by up to a year in prison."
PolitiFact→ Verificamos lo que dijeron Marco Rubio y Val Demings en la contienda de Florida por el Senado
En Español: En la contienda por el Senado de los EE. UU. de Florida, Rubio y Demings discutieron sobre el aborto, los impuestos, la reforma de la aplicación de la ley y la identidad de género. Verificamos quién estaba diciendo la verdad.
PolitiFact→ Charlie Crist vs. Ron DeSantis: How months of digs and dubious claims size up
Republican incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Democratic challenger Charlie Crist lobbed a barrage of dubious attacks on abortion, gun regulation and U.S. history. Here are some of the key claims from their race.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Man Told He Can’t Vote Republican — Primary Polling Place Lacked GOP Staff To Stay Open
Were Republicans blocked from voting in a polling station? No, that's not true: A social media video that implies this claim is from the Texas primary election that took place in March 2022. Voting officials from each party are responsibl
FactCheck.org→ Major Themes of the Midterms
Voters are about to get a respite from the political attack-ad onslaught: Election Day is tomorrow. That means no more messages from Democrats attacking Republicans over abortion rights or the future of Medicare; no more Republicans blaming Democrats
PolitiFact→ Es improbable que la Proposición 1 elimine los limites de cuando se pueden realizar los abortos
En Español: Los expertos en leyes dicen que es improbable que la Proposición 1 en California elimine los limites de hasta cuando se pueden realizar los abortos. Busca proteger los derechos actuales, no expandirlos.
PolitiFact→ No se conocerán todos los resultados la noche de las elecciones de 2022. Lo cual es normal
En Español: Puede que no se sepan los resultados electorales la noche del 8 de noviembre, ya que toma tiempo contar los votos que llegaron por correo. Esto no es un indicador de fraude. Expertos dicen que es importante tener paciencia.
PolitiFact→ Fact-checking Joe Biden’s final midterm rallies in Pennsylvania, New York, Florida
President Joe Biden’s final speeches of the midterm election cycle spun the country’s economic gains and warned about Republican plans for Social Security and Medicare. Here are fact-checks of his closing argument.
Truth or Fiction?→ How to Fight Disinformation — Part V: Resilience Targeting
This is the last in a series about how communities can fight back and protect themselves against weaponized disinformation campaigns. You can read our previous articles here: Part I: Firehosing Part II: Gaslighting Part III: Distraction Part IV: Sign
Truth or Fiction?→ Here’s Where the Justice Department Will Monitor the Midterm Election Polls
The Department of Justice (DOJ) will monitor polls in Maricopa County, Arizona — which has seen an influx of armed right-wing operatives harassing voters — as well as polls in 63 other locations across the United States in the November 8 20