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Much has changed since Jimmy Carter’s report on fraud in mail voting

Much has changed since Jimmy Carter’s report on fraud in mail voting

By Amy Sherman • September 22, 2021
In UN speech, Joe Biden calls for collective action on climate, COVID-19

In UN speech, Joe Biden calls for collective action on climate, COVID-19

By Jon Greenberg • September 21, 2021
What’s in the Senate Democrats’ new voting rights bill?

What’s in the Senate Democrats’ new voting rights bill?

By Amy Sherman • September 21, 2021
Doubts raised over preprint study regarding myocarditis risk in teenage boys

Doubts raised over preprint study regarding myocarditis risk in teenage boys

By Samantha Putterman • September 20, 2021
Did Gen. Mark Milley overstep on nuclear launch meeting, call to China?

Did Gen. Mark Milley overstep on nuclear launch meeting, call to China?

By Jon Greenberg • September 16, 2021
COVID-19 booster shots: What we know so far

COVID-19 booster shots: What we know so far

By Jon Greenberg • September 13, 2021
How the 9/11 attacks helped shape the modern misinformation, conspiracy theory industry

How the 9/11 attacks helped shape the modern misinformation, conspiracy theory industry

By Bill McCarthy • September 9, 2021
Mailbag: ‘PolitiFact, you’re wrong’ and other reader reactions

Mailbag: ‘PolitiFact, you’re wrong’ and other reader reactions

By Josie Hollingsworth • September 7, 2021
Weapons, helicopters and K9s: Debunking misinformation about the end of the war in Afghanistan

Weapons, helicopters and K9s: Debunking misinformation about the end of the war in Afghanistan

By Samantha Putterman • September 3, 2021
Crated dogs in Kabul airport photo didn’t belong to US military. What’s going on?

Crated dogs in Kabul airport photo didn’t belong to US military. What’s going on?

By Ciara O'Rourke • September 2, 2021
What we know about today’s Taliban

What we know about today’s Taliban

By Jon Greenberg • September 1, 2021
Ask PolitiFact: What are some basic facts on the U.S. war in Afghanistan?

Ask PolitiFact: What are some basic facts on the U.S. war in Afghanistan?

By Amy Sherman • August 19, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy: Why scientists and doctors say it's safe

COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy: Why scientists and doctors say it's safe

By Bill McCarthy • August 16, 2021
Examining the false claims that got Rand Paul, Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended on YouTube, Twitter

Examining the false claims that got Rand Paul, Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended on YouTube, Twitter

By Bill McCarthy • August 11, 2021
What does extreme weather tell us about climate change?

What does extreme weather tell us about climate change?

By Jon Greenberg • August 10, 2021
What’s happening with the federal eviction moratorium and rental assistance?

What’s happening with the federal eviction moratorium and rental assistance?

By Jon Greenberg • August 3, 2021
Mailbag: 'Show me your better side,' and other reader reactions

Mailbag: 'Show me your better side,' and other reader reactions

By Jon Greenberg • July 28, 2021
Murders spiked in 2020. Why?

Murders spiked in 2020. Why?

By Jon Greenberg • July 14, 2021
Vaccines, variants and July Fourth: How to celebrate safely

Vaccines, variants and July Fourth: How to celebrate safely

By Jon Greenberg • June 30, 2021
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit involving PolitiFact

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit involving PolitiFact

By Louis Jacobson • June 30, 2021