He's not from here

Every once in a while, a candidate says an opponent doesn’t vote or even live in the district they both seek to represent. In Texas, at least, it’s a cinch to check on someone’s voting history, though where someone lives can prove dodgier to determine...

By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 at 10:29 a.m.

Shacking up: Social Security & Ponzi schemes

In the past few months, PolitiFact has explored claims likening Social Security to a Ponzi scheme. Strong reader interest in our look at the topic — 100-plus comments on the PolitiFact Facebook page — reminds us that Social Security draws heat.

By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 at 10:54 a.m.

Mailbag: "You are clearly out of your league."

After months of sifting through campaign mailers and press releases, it's time to pay attention to some other letters we've received...

By :: Published on Monday, November 8th, 2010 at 10:42 a.m.

Reader hits were topped by a faulty shot at Rick Perry

The No. 1 article on our website of late? A flawed shot at Gov. Rick Perry, who sailed to re-election Tuesday. But this fall's PolitiFact Texas Top 15 reflects statements by and about other political figures too...

By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 at 12:28 p.m.