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All Fact-checks for LGBTQ

Democratic Party of Wisconsin

stated on August 8, 2022 in News release

Says “Tim Michels doesn’t think gay people should be out in public.”

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stated on July 21, 2022 in an Instagram post

The New York Times reported on a conservative activist’s “superdiarrhea.”

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stated on July 10, 2022 in a TV interview.

“In Virginia, we actually do protect same-sex marriage.”

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stated on May 24, 2022 in a tweet

The official pride flag was altered to include Ukrainian colors.

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stated on April 12, 2022 in a tweet

A Reddit post shows a parent admitting to forcing their child to continue transitioning by sneaking hormone medication.

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stated on April 8, 2022 in a tweet

The Biden Administration is engaging in extreme ‘woke’ politics by encouraging children to take chemical castration drugs and undergo surgeries, and they are lying to children by telling them puberty blockers are "reversible."

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stated on April 5, 2022 in a press conference

New York City is “wasting taxpayer money on” billboards in Florida.

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stated on March 20, 2022 in a tweet from a hoax account

Virginia Tech swimmer Reka Gyorgy tweeted, “My finals spot was stolen by Lia Thomas, who is a biological male.”

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stated on February 26, 2021 in Facebook posts

Says Rachel Levine supports “government-funded sex reassignment surgery without parental notification or authorization” for all children.

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stated on January 30, 2021 in a sound

"Schools are trying to make a law that teachers can see girls' private parts to make sure they're not trans."

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stated on October 10, 2020 in a Facebook post

Says Kamala Harris said, “American churches are PROPAGANDA CENTERS for intolerant homophobic, xenophobic vitriol."

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stated on September 1, 2020 in a Facebook post

"PEDOPHILIA is now LEGAL in CALIFORNIA. Now a 21 year old can have sex with an 11 year old, and not be listed on the sex registry as a sex offender."

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Instagram posts

stated on February 14, 2020 in a meme

Photo shows Bernie Sanders at the 1969 Stonewall riots.

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stated on December 5, 2019 in a radio interview

Says justices of the peace in Texas are being asked to choose: "give up your career or violate your religious beliefs" and perform same-sex marriages.

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stated on October 14, 2019 in a Facebook post

Says Chick-fil-A funds the National Christian Foundation, which "paid a preacher to go to Uganda and help their lawmakers" with a bill that would impose the death penalty for homosexuality.

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stated on June 1, 2019 in an Instagram post

"The majority of Americans across ALL parties favor these nondiscrimination policies for LGBTQ people (liberals at 81%, moderates at 76% and conservatives at 55%)."

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stated on May 28, 2019 in a Facebook post

"California to teach kindergarteners there are 15 genders."

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stated on March 12, 2019 in a podcast

29 states still don’t have "comprehensive protections" for people in the LGBTQ community.

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stated on October 7, 2018 in an Instagram post

Says Marsha Blackburn "voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape."

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stated on September 4, 2018 in a TV ad

Says "we know" Erika Harold would "discriminate against a loving gay couple who want to adopt a child, favoring an abusive straight couple instead."

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PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for September 2022

PolitiFact Wisconsin 'High Five' for September 2022

By D.L. Davis • October 5, 2022

Tampon shortage fueled by supply chain woes and materials shortage, not customer base

Tampon shortage fueled by supply chain woes and materials shortage, not customer base

By Grace Abels • June 17, 2022

Why it’s not ‘grooming’: What research says about gender and sexuality in schools

Why it’s not ‘grooming’: What research says about gender and sexuality in schools

By Madison Czopek • May 11, 2022

‘Don’t say gay’ vs. ‘parental rights': Fact-checking claims about Florida’s HB 1557

‘Don’t say gay’ vs. ‘parental rights': Fact-checking claims about Florida’s HB 1557

By Yacob Reyes • March 23, 2022

Viral image misrepresents photo of transgender high school wrestler

Viral image misrepresents photo of transgender high school wrestler

By Michael Majchrowicz • June 11, 2021

What the Equality Act debate gets wrong about gender, sex

What the Equality Act debate gets wrong about gender, sex

By Daniel Funke • March 4, 2021

Latest promises about LGBTQ

Enact the Equality Act

Expand the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity

Support repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)

Urge states to treat same-sex couples with full equality in their family and adoption laws

Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy

Push for Matthew Shepard Act, which expands hate crime law to include sexual orientation