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Fact-checking ‘Hamilton’ the musical

Fact-checking ‘Hamilton’ the musical

By Bill McCarthy • July 1, 2020
What we know about the St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters, fearing 'angry mob'

What we know about the St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters, fearing 'angry mob'

By Tom Kertscher • June 30, 2020
Amid the misinformation, we're here to separate facts from fiction

Amid the misinformation, we're here to separate facts from fiction

By Josie Hollingsworth • June 30, 2020
Fact-checking Trump’s visit to Wisconsin

Fact-checking Trump’s visit to Wisconsin

By Eric Litke • June 26, 2020
Republicans and Democrats claim to support Dreamers. So why can’t they pass a law?

Republicans and Democrats claim to support Dreamers. So why can’t they pass a law?

By Amy Sherman • June 25, 2020
What’s happening with polling places in Kentucky?

What’s happening with polling places in Kentucky?

By Louis Jacobson • June 23, 2020
Is a second wave of coronavirus coming?

Is a second wave of coronavirus coming?

By Louis Jacobson • June 22, 2020
The Stump Speech Analyzer: Donald Trump in Tulsa

The Stump Speech Analyzer: Donald Trump in Tulsa

By Jon Greenberg • June 21, 2020
The week in fact-checking: Renaming military bases, Trump rally

The week in fact-checking: Renaming military bases, Trump rally

By Angie Drobnic Holan • June 20, 2020
Fact-checking three coronavirus claims from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Fact-checking three coronavirus claims from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

By Madlin Mekelburg • June 19, 2020
Juneteenth: Why one day marking African American freedom rose above others

Juneteenth: Why one day marking African American freedom rose above others

By Jon Greenberg • June 18, 2020
Protests renew call for reparations for African Americans

Protests renew call for reparations for African Americans

By Amy Sherman • June 18, 2020
Be patient on election night 2020: Counting the returns will take time

Be patient on election night 2020: Counting the returns will take time

By Louis Jacobson • June 18, 2020
People are reserving tickets to Trump’s Tulsa rally to leave empty seats. It probably won’t work

People are reserving tickets to Trump’s Tulsa rally to leave empty seats. It probably won’t work

By Bill McCarthy • June 16, 2020
Military bases named for Confederates: Renaming suggestions from military historians

Military bases named for Confederates: Renaming suggestions from military historians

By Louis Jacobson • June 16, 2020
Sen. Amanda Chase spread hoax of deadly antifa riot headed to Chesterfield

Sen. Amanda Chase spread hoax of deadly antifa riot headed to Chesterfield

By Warren Fiske • June 15, 2020
Fact-checking Donald Trump’s Fox News interview on police brutality protests

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s Fox News interview on police brutality protests

By Jon Greenberg • June 12, 2020
Social media fears about lack of coverage for protest injuries are overblown

Social media fears about lack of coverage for protest injuries are overblown

By Michelle Andrews • June 12, 2020
How George Floyd protests evolved in 5 major cities

How George Floyd protests evolved in 5 major cities

By Daniel Funke • June 10, 2020
How could reopenings, protests affect coronavirus infections?

How could reopenings, protests affect coronavirus infections?

By Louis Jacobson • June 9, 2020