Q: Was Malia Obama arrested for attacking an elderly white woman? Did the arresting police officer mysteriously die? A: No. Those false stories originated on websites that claim to publish satire. FULL ANSWER Former first daughter Malia Obama was not
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Snopes→ Did the NRA Support a 1967 ‘Open Carry’ Ban in California?
A law barring the open carry of loaded firearms was passed in 1967 with the support of the National Rifle Association, after armed Black Panthers "invaded" the California state capitol earlier that year.
Snopes→ Illinois State Legislature Candidate Urged to Drop out of Race Following Offensive Remarks
Burt Minor, a candidate for the Illinois state legislature, reportedly asked a black GOP candidate for attorney general if she was a "lesbo" or offended by the n-word.
FactCheck.org→ Spinning the Russian Indictment
Contrary to spin from White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah, the indictments handed down last week against 13 Russians for meddling in U.S. elections show they clearly supported one candidate over another in the 2016 presidential genera
FactCheck.org→ Philip Morris Not Selling Marijuana Cigarettes
Q: Are Philip Morris “Marlboro M” brand marijuana cigarettes now for sale in four U.S. states? A: No. That claim comes from a 2014 satirical story. It has recently resurfaced without the satire label. FULL ANSWER Philip Morris does not s
Climate Feedback→ New satellite measurements show sea level rise is accelerating, as CNN accurately reports
SCIENTISTS’ FEEDBACK SUMMARY This article at CNN reports on a new study that calculates the acceleration of sea level rise that has become apparent in the record of satellite measurements, which began in 1993. Because the satellite record is s
Snopes→ Suspect Wounded, SUV Stopped After Shooting at NSA Gate
A suspect has been held, taken from the black SUV that stopped at barrier after a shooting outside National Security Agency.
PolitiFact→ John Calipari – Are college basketball graduation rates at an all-time high, as John Calipari said?
The Truth-o-Meter says: Mostly False | Are college basketball graduation rates at an all-time high, as John Calipari said? College basketball has been in the midst of soul-searching since federal investigators uncovered an alleged black market for
FactCheck.org→ FactChecking Trump’s State of the Union
Summary President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address was filled with several repeat claims about the economy, tax cuts and immigration that we’ve fact-checked before, as well as new false and misleading statements on auto pla
FactCheck.org→ Fake Denzel Washington Story
Q: Did Denzel Washington call Barack Obama the “criminal-in-chief”? A: No. The actor has been a steady supporter of Obama and of other Democrats. FULL QUESTION Is the article “Denzel Washington: Criminal-In-Chief Obama” acc
Snopes→ H&M Apologizes for ‘Coolest Monkey in the Jungle’ Hoodie Promotion
The Sweden-based apparel retailer received complaints of racism after a product page on their web site featured a black child modeling the sweatshirt.
Truth or Fiction?→ Donald Trump Changes “Obama Highway” Back to to “Old Dixie Highway”-Fiction!
Donald Trump Changes “Obama Highway” Back to to “Old Dixie Highway”-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Donald Trump has changed “President Obama Highway” back to its original name, “Old Dixie Highway.” The Truth
Truth or Fiction?→ Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Blames Washington Derailment on Trump’s Hatred of African-Americans-Fiction!
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Blames Washington Derailment on Trump’s Hatred of African-Americans-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (R-TX) blamed an Amtrak derailment in Washington State on President Donald Trump’s “r
Truth or Fiction?→ Animal Brothels Open In Germany As Migrant Population Surges-Fiction!
Animal Brothels Opening In Germany As Migrant Population Surges-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Migrant populations flooding Germany in recent years have led to a rash of animal brothels opening in Germany. The Truth: False rumors that immigrants from Midd
FactCheck.org→ More Claims of Alabama Voter Fraud
Q: Were illegal voters bused in to Alabama to swing the election to Doug Jones? Were thousands of fraudulent votes recorded for him? A: Those claims were made by self-described “satirical” websites. The Alabama Secretary of State says ther
FactCheck.org→ More Claims of Alabama Voter Fraud
Q: Were illegal voters bused in to Alabama to swing the election to Doug Jones? Were thousands of fraudulent votes recorded for him? A: Those claims were made by self-described “satirical” websites. The Alabama Secretary of State says ther
FactCheck.org→ Why Donate? Because Facts Matter
The 2017 fiscal year was very good for FactCheck.org. The enthusiasm for fact-based reporting and holding politicians accountable had never been greater. We received a record amount of individual donations — 1,777 gifts totaling $201,311 —
FactCheck.org→ Fake Report of Voter Fraud in Alabama
Q: Did voters in Alabama’s special Senate election get “caught voting multiple times with fake IDs”? A: No. The Alabama Secretary of State’s office has received no such report. FULL ANSWER Alabama elected its first Democratic
Snopes→ Judges to Examine if Drug Stash-House Stings Racially Biased
A question about whether federal agents stage phony stash-house stings overwhelmingly in black neighborhoods is the focus of landmark hearings in Chicago.
Truth or Fiction?→ Queen Elizabeth Removes Obamas from Royal Wedding Guest List-Fiction!
Queen Elizabeth Removes Obamas from Royal Wedding Guest List-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: After Buckingham Palace announced Prince Harry’s engagement to Meghan Merkel, Queen Elizabeth removed the Obamas from the Royal Wedding guest list. The Truth
FactCheck.org→ Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Pocahontas’ Controversy
Q: Is Sen. Elizabeth Warren part Native American? Is that how she got jobs as a professor at Ivy League law schools? A: Warren has not proved that she is part Native American, and no one has proved that she was ever hired because of her alleged racia
Snopes→ Were Hate Crime Charges Against ‘BLM Kidnappers’ Dropped?
Hate crime charges were not dropped, and there is no evidence any of the suspects are associated with Black Lives Matter.
Truth or Fiction?→ Sylvia Thompson on NFL: Enough With the Victimhood Millionaire Athletes-Commentary!
Sylvia Thompson on NFL: Enough With the Victimhood Millionaire Athletes-Commentary! Summary of eRumor: Conservative commentator Sylvia Thompson penned a column on NFL protests titled, “Enough With the Victimhood: Millionaire Athletes and Their Lo
Truth or Fiction?→ Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson Was a Deserter Before His Death in Nigeria-Fiction!
Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson Was a Deserter Before His Death in Nigeria-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Reports that Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson, who was among the four Green Berets killed in an ambush in Niger in October 2017, had deserted his post bef
Truth or Fiction?→ Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson Was a Deserter Before His Death in Nigeria-Fiction!
Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson Was a Deserter Before His Death in Nigeria-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Rumors have emerged that Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson, who was among four Green Berets killed in an ambush in Niger in October 2017, had deserted his
Truth or Fiction?→ Police Warn Creepy Clowns Plan Halloween Night Purge-Fiction!
Police Warn Creepy Clowns Plan Halloween Night Purge-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Threats about creepy clowns planning a Halloween night purge were sent to schools and businesses in October 2017, prompting police and the Department of Homeland Security
Truth or Fiction?→ Fun Facts About the NFL’s Stance on Free Speech-Truth! & Fiction!
Fun Facts About the NFL’s Stance on Free Speech-Mostly Truth! Summary of eRumor: “Fun Facts About the NFL” claims that the NFL has taken an uneven approach to free speech. While no action has been taken against national anthem player
Truth or Fiction?→ A Detroit Firefighter Was Fired for Bringing WatermelonFire Station-Truth!
A Detroit Firefighter Was Fired for Bringing Watermelon Fire Station-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A Detroit firefighter was discharged in September 2017 for bringing a watermelon to a fire station where mostly black firefighters worked, which was taken as
Truth or Fiction?→ Antifa Plans Declares Civil War on November 4-Fiction!
Antifa Plans Declares Nationwide Civil War on November 4-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Antifa plans will wage civil war on November 4, 2017, and won’t stop until President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are removed from office. The Trut
Snopes→ Did the Army Football Team Kneel in Protest During the National Anthem?
A photograph purportedly showing the Army Black Knights team kneeling in protest actually shows the Navy football team kneeling in prayer.
FactCheck.org→ Tackling Fake Football Stories
Q: Did the NFL fine players who protested during the national anthem? Was a player fired for it? Are some players asking the league to host a month of anti-police activism? Will Fox Sports stop airing NFL games? A: No. Three of those stories were made
FactCheck.org→ No Nationwide Sharia Ban
Q: Has a judge banned Sharia law across the United States? A: No. The judge pictured with a bogus headline proclaiming a nationwide ban was the host of a daytime court TV show. FULL ANSWER A headline proclaiming that a judge has banned Sharia law in
Snopes→ Don’t Talk About Mom: NFL Players Angry over Trump’s Insult
President Trump struck a nerve in the NFL, where the majority of players are black and many of them grew up in tough neighborhoods, raised by strong women.
Snopes→ Puerto Rico Without Electricity, Worries About Failing Dam
Puerto Rico struggled with flooding, an island-wide power blackout and other dangers in Hurricane Maria's wake.
Snopes→ St. Louis Protests Resume After 80 Arrests
Three days of peaceful protests and violent unrest have followed the acquittal of a white former police officer in the killing of a black suspect.
FactCheck.org→ A False Headline About Free Tuition
Q: Is Western Kentucky University offering free tuition to black students because of slavery? A: No. The school does not plan to adopt a resolution passed by the Student Government Association demanding “full and free access” for black stu
Truth or Fiction?→ “Goodbye Petty Officer 2nd Class Janaye Ervin” After National Anthem Protest-Fiction!
“Goodbye Petty Officer 2nd Class Janaye Ervin” After National Anthem Protest-Reported as Truth! Summary of eRumor: A column titled “Goodbye Petty Officer 2nd Class Janaye Ervin” claims that Ervin was stripped of her security
Truth or Fiction?→ “Gone With the Wind” Removed from Theater, Deemed Offensive-Truth!
“Gone With the Wind” Removed from Theatre, Deemed Offensive-Truth! Summary of eRumor: “Gone With the Wind” was removed from the a Summer Screening Series of the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis in August 2017 because some people fou
Truth or Fiction?→ NFL Player Isaiah Crowell Posted Image of Police Officer Execution-Truth!
NFL Player Isaiah Crowell Posted Image of Police Officer Execution-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell posted an image of a police officer being executed on social media. The Truth: Isaiah Crowell posted a picture o
Truth or Fiction?→ Edward C. Smith: In Defense of Robert E. Lee Commentary-Authorship Confirmed!
Edward C. Smith: In Defense of Robert E. Lee Commentary-Authorship Confirmed! Summary of eRumor: A commentary by a black man named Edward C. Smith was published under the headline, “In Defense of Robert E. Lee,” in the Washington Post on Au