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Harris' Stances on Social Security and Medicare

A look at Kamala Harris' stances on Social Security and Medicare, including her history with the programs.

Kiplinger · Aug 31, 2024

Which candidate's presidency had a bigger economic impact on Latinos? Politifact took a closer look

With both Trump and Biden trying to convince Latinos on how they advanced their rights, Politifact shows the administrations' efforts to be virtually identical

Latin Times · Jul 9, 2024

PolitiFact disputes Rubio's claim that there are "maybe 30 million" illegal immigrants in the U.S.

In a joint effort with WLRN, the fact checking site went deep into several sources to determine the veracity of the statement

Latin Times · Jun 13, 2024

Why Do Federal Bureaucrats Need So Much Firepower?

A new report details a startling trend: Federal agencies with no obvious law enforcement purview are spending millions each year on guns and ammunition.

Reason · May 2, 2023

‘Misinformer of the year’ Tucker Carlson leaves Fox – that much is true

Tucker Carlson was axed from Fox News. In his 14 years with the network, he was embroiled in scandals, lawsuits and dabbled in propaganda.

The New Daily · Apr 25, 2023

Fact checking the Ohio train derailment disaster

The Ohio train derailment has led to a wave of misinformation. Here are the facts.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

‘Thanks Pfizer’: False Covid vaccine tremor claims spread on social media

People in the US have been sharing videos on social media showing them seemingly trembling and shaking

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023

The Young Liberals posted a 'renewable superpower scorecard' graphic using WWF research. But they used that research selectively

A graphic shared on social media by the youth wing of the Liberal Party has misappropriated WWF Australia branding to points-score on renewable energy. But there are a few details the Young Liberals left off.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

Florida leaders misrepresented research before ban on gender-affirming care

Behind Florida’s decision to block clinical services for transgender adolescents is a talking point — repeated by the state’s governor and top medical authorities — that most cases of gender incongruence fade over time.

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

Fact check: Ad goes too far with claim that Joe Biden promotes surgery for trans teens

A radio ad targeting care for transgender youth began airing in cities around the country this fall — from Spanish-language stations in Corpus Christi, Texas, to sports talk shows in Tennessee to pop radio in Detroit. The ad, paid for by a political advocacy group founded by Stephen Miller, a…

Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022