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Fact-checking 2020 candidates at the California Democratic Convention

Fact-checking 2020 candidates at the California Democratic Convention

By Chris Nichols • June 1, 2019
Reports of the 'born alive' abortion scenario are rare

Reports of the 'born alive' abortion scenario are rare

By Paul Specht • May 30, 2019
Mueller spoke. Trump reacted. We fact-checked.

Mueller spoke. Trump reacted. We fact-checked.

By Jon Greenberg • May 30, 2019
Budget battle puts some Evers promises in doubt

Budget battle puts some Evers promises in doubt

By Eric Litke • May 28, 2019
“Muslims laughing” at Notre Dame and fact-checking photos in the era of false news

“Muslims laughing” at Notre Dame and fact-checking photos in the era of false news

By Ciara O'Rourke • May 28, 2019
After doctored Pelosi video, expert warns of unchecked ‘misinformation campaigns’

After doctored Pelosi video, expert warns of unchecked ‘misinformation campaigns’

By Chris Nichols • May 28, 2019
Critics say Georgia’s abortion law could land women in prison. Here's what we know

Critics say Georgia’s abortion law could land women in prison. Here's what we know

By Amy Sherman • May 24, 2019
Trump says 400 miles of wall are coming soon. But most projects replace existing barriers

Trump says 400 miles of wall are coming soon. But most projects replace existing barriers

By Miriam Valverde • May 15, 2019
How Obamacare, Medicare and ‘Medicare for All’ muddy the campaign trail

How Obamacare, Medicare and ‘Medicare for All’ muddy the campaign trail

By Shefali Luthra • May 13, 2019
Do pit bulls account for 30% to 50% of shelter dogs?

Do pit bulls account for 30% to 50% of shelter dogs?

By Magdaline Duncan • May 10, 2019
Kamala Harris says voter suppression kept Stacey Abrams, Andrew Gillum out of office. Really?

Kamala Harris says voter suppression kept Stacey Abrams, Andrew Gillum out of office. Really?

By Amy Sherman • May 10, 2019
Pot 101 Update: What are the rules for advertising recreational marijuana in California?

Pot 101 Update: What are the rules for advertising recreational marijuana in California?

By Sami Soto • May 9, 2019
What you need to know about executive privilege

What you need to know about executive privilege

By Louis Jacobson • May 8, 2019
How often should Trump be fact-checked? Readers weigh in

How often should Trump be fact-checked? Readers weigh in

By Angie Drobnic Holan • May 3, 2019
PolitiFact Wisconsin's 'High Five' for April 2019

PolitiFact Wisconsin's 'High Five' for April 2019

By D.L. Davis • May 2, 2019
The record-setting 2020 Democratic primary field: What you need to know

The record-setting 2020 Democratic primary field: What you need to know

By Louis Jacobson • May 2, 2019
Senate Democrats accuse William Barr of lying to Congress about Mueller’s reaction. Did he?

Senate Democrats accuse William Barr of lying to Congress about Mueller’s reaction. Did he?

By John Kruzel • May 1, 2019
Who is Eric Swalwell? Meet the latest California Democrat running for president

Who is Eric Swalwell? Meet the latest California Democrat running for president

By Chris Nichols • May 1, 2019
The money and politics of prescription drugs: What you need to know

The money and politics of prescription drugs: What you need to know

By Jon Greenberg • April 30, 2019
In Context: Donald Trump’s ‘very fine people on both sides’ remarks (transcript)

In Context: Donald Trump’s ‘very fine people on both sides’ remarks (transcript)

By Angie Drobnic Holan • April 26, 2019