1 People 137 Fact-checks 55 Articles People (1) Ax The Bev Tax Fact-checks (137) Ax The Bev Tax stated on March 22, 2017 in In a tweet: "We offer a tremendous amount of low calorie, no calorie options, like waters, unsweetened products, low calorie diet items. All of which unfortunately are taxed by this tax." By Mark Dent• March 24, 2017 Our American Century stated on May 13, 2022 in an ad: Kathy Barnette "pretends she's America First, but repeatedly attacked President Trump." By Tom Kertscher• May 17, 2022 Facebook posts stated on May 19, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Biden is computer generated.” By Ciara O'Rourke• May 19, 2021 Barack Obama stated on January 14, 2010 in a speech to House Democrats.: "The Washington Times ... pointed out that we had succeeded where previous administrations had failed" on spending cuts. By Alex Holt• January 20, 2010 Republican National Committee stated on February 11, 2008 in an RNC Web site feature where you can send a GOP valentine from your favorite Democrat: RNC version of a Hillary Clinton valentine: "Roses are red, violets are blue, I'll raise your taxes and there is nothing you can do." By Amy Hollyfield• February 14, 2008 Viral image stated on February 19, 2021 in a Facebook post: Says Ted Cruz tweeted, “I’ll believe in climate change when Texas freezes over.” By Ciara O'Rourke• February 19, 2021 Facebook posts stated on March 16, 2022 in a Facebook post: Photos show “Ukrainian farmers are slowly starting to build their own army.” By Yacob Reyes• March 21, 2022 Facebook posts stated on July 21, 2020 in a Facebook post: The New York Times “published Tucker Carlson’s home address and location.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 22, 2020 YouTube videos stated on March 17, 2021 in a YouTube post: Video shows Joe Biden faked an interview in front of a green screen. By Ciara O'Rourke• March 18, 2021 Viral image stated on November 07, 2021 in a Facebook post: A banner for COVID-19 vaccines says, “Don’t forget to donate your childrens organs.” By Ciara O'Rourke• November 10, 2021 Future PAC (Oregon House Democrats) stated on September 24, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Julie Parrish wants to add a sales tax to everything we need to buy including food, clothing, medicine and school supplies. By Janie Har• September 24, 2010 John Axford stated on February 14, 2012 in a Tweet: All travelers -- even babies -- arriving in the U.S. by air must have a passport. By James B. Nelson• March 2, 2012 Facebook posts stated on October 28, 2021 in a post: “Virginia man arrested for having Minecraft worlds that were exact replicas of classified U.S. military bases.” By Monique Curet• November 2, 2021 Facebook posts stated on December 20, 2020 in a Facebook post: "‘Simple math’ shows Biden claims 13 million more votes than there were eligible voters who voted in 2020 election.” By Amy Sherman• December 23, 2020 Dennis Kucinich stated on February 17, 2011 in a House committee hearing: Says none of the government programs targeted for elimination or severe cutback in House Republican spending plans "appeared on the GAO's list of government programs at high risk of waste, fraud and abuse." By Tom Feran• March 28, 2011 Facebook posts stated on June 17, 2021 in Facebook post: A heat wave melted turbine blades at a Texas wind farm. By Michael Majchrowicz• June 21, 2021 Viral image stated on August 02, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says this photo shows Joe Biden kissing and biting a child on the cheek. By Samantha Putterman• August 21, 2020 Barbara Buono stated on December 11, 2012 in a video advertisement: "I have the experience as Senate Budget Chair of cutting $4.5 billion in spending -- to close the deficit while protecting education and health care." By Caryn Shinske• December 20, 2012 Bloggers stated on November 28, 2020 in a blog post: Says “Former President Barack Obama arrested for ESPIONAGE.” By Ciara O'Rourke• December 3, 2020 Facebook posts stated on July 23, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Target ended its “Heroes & Helpers” program that pairs children with police officers for holiday shopping trips. By Samantha Putterman• August 3, 2020 Articles (55) The conflicting stories about a woman in a wheelchair in the middle of Minneapolis protests By Ciara O'Rourke• May 29, 2020 In Context: What Sarah Huckabee Sanders said about abortions and classroom safety By Samantha Putterman• June 28, 2022 Unwinding the Camp David clock conspiracy By Ciara O'Rourke• August 17, 2021 What happened when Ottawa police horses went into a crowd of protesters? By Jeff Cercone• February 22, 2022 Back to the future: Trump’s history of promising a health plan that never comes By Victoria Knight• August 13, 2020 Fact-checking Ted Cruz's 'Real State of the Union' By Nusaiba Mizan• March 17, 2022 In debate about stimulus, arguing about turf By Robert Farley• January 27, 2009 What’s happening with mailboxes and mail-sorting machines? By Noah Y. Kim• August 19, 2020 Top 5 for PolitiFact Florida in March 2016 By Amy Sherman• April 4, 2016 Greatest hits from the Republican debates By Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson• December 15, 2011 Why many voters in Arizona, Missouri will use voting centers, not precincts, on Election Day By Amy Sherman, Hana Stepnick• August 1, 2022 There’s still no evidence that the FBI incited the Jan. 6 riot, despite stories claiming otherwise By Samantha Putterman• November 17, 2021 Trump’s action on unemployment benefits, explained By Samantha Putterman• August 10, 2020 Fact-checking false claims about Pennsylvania and the presidential election By Jessica Calefati• December 6, 2020 Kamala Harris didn’t break protocol, only past practice, in not returning military salutes By Tom Kertscher• March 26, 2021 Looking at claims Kamala Harris said she smoked in college while listening to Tupac By Ciara O'Rourke• August 19, 2020 Fact-checking the Democratic debate in Miami By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Amy Sherman• March 10, 2016 Fact-checking the Democratic debate in Miami By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Amy Sherman• March 10, 2016 It's election time. Have you read your Truth-O-Meter? By Willoughby Mariano• July 19, 2010 Did Ilhan Omar marry her brother? Her hometown newspaper investigated and told us what they found By Louis Jacobson• July 18, 2019
Ax The Bev Tax stated on March 22, 2017 in In a tweet: "We offer a tremendous amount of low calorie, no calorie options, like waters, unsweetened products, low calorie diet items. All of which unfortunately are taxed by this tax." By Mark Dent• March 24, 2017 Our American Century stated on May 13, 2022 in an ad: Kathy Barnette "pretends she's America First, but repeatedly attacked President Trump." By Tom Kertscher• May 17, 2022 Facebook posts stated on May 19, 2021 in a Facebook post: “Biden is computer generated.” By Ciara O'Rourke• May 19, 2021 Barack Obama stated on January 14, 2010 in a speech to House Democrats.: "The Washington Times ... pointed out that we had succeeded where previous administrations had failed" on spending cuts. By Alex Holt• January 20, 2010 Republican National Committee stated on February 11, 2008 in an RNC Web site feature where you can send a GOP valentine from your favorite Democrat: RNC version of a Hillary Clinton valentine: "Roses are red, violets are blue, I'll raise your taxes and there is nothing you can do." By Amy Hollyfield• February 14, 2008 Viral image stated on February 19, 2021 in a Facebook post: Says Ted Cruz tweeted, “I’ll believe in climate change when Texas freezes over.” By Ciara O'Rourke• February 19, 2021 Facebook posts stated on March 16, 2022 in a Facebook post: Photos show “Ukrainian farmers are slowly starting to build their own army.” By Yacob Reyes• March 21, 2022 Facebook posts stated on July 21, 2020 in a Facebook post: The New York Times “published Tucker Carlson’s home address and location.” By Ciara O'Rourke• July 22, 2020 YouTube videos stated on March 17, 2021 in a YouTube post: Video shows Joe Biden faked an interview in front of a green screen. By Ciara O'Rourke• March 18, 2021 Viral image stated on November 07, 2021 in a Facebook post: A banner for COVID-19 vaccines says, “Don’t forget to donate your childrens organs.” By Ciara O'Rourke• November 10, 2021 Future PAC (Oregon House Democrats) stated on September 24, 2010 in a campaign mailer: Says Julie Parrish wants to add a sales tax to everything we need to buy including food, clothing, medicine and school supplies. By Janie Har• September 24, 2010 John Axford stated on February 14, 2012 in a Tweet: All travelers -- even babies -- arriving in the U.S. by air must have a passport. By James B. Nelson• March 2, 2012 Facebook posts stated on October 28, 2021 in a post: “Virginia man arrested for having Minecraft worlds that were exact replicas of classified U.S. military bases.” By Monique Curet• November 2, 2021 Facebook posts stated on December 20, 2020 in a Facebook post: "‘Simple math’ shows Biden claims 13 million more votes than there were eligible voters who voted in 2020 election.” By Amy Sherman• December 23, 2020 Dennis Kucinich stated on February 17, 2011 in a House committee hearing: Says none of the government programs targeted for elimination or severe cutback in House Republican spending plans "appeared on the GAO's list of government programs at high risk of waste, fraud and abuse." By Tom Feran• March 28, 2011 Facebook posts stated on June 17, 2021 in Facebook post: A heat wave melted turbine blades at a Texas wind farm. By Michael Majchrowicz• June 21, 2021 Viral image stated on August 02, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says this photo shows Joe Biden kissing and biting a child on the cheek. By Samantha Putterman• August 21, 2020 Barbara Buono stated on December 11, 2012 in a video advertisement: "I have the experience as Senate Budget Chair of cutting $4.5 billion in spending -- to close the deficit while protecting education and health care." By Caryn Shinske• December 20, 2012 Bloggers stated on November 28, 2020 in a blog post: Says “Former President Barack Obama arrested for ESPIONAGE.” By Ciara O'Rourke• December 3, 2020 Facebook posts stated on July 23, 2020 in a Facebook post: Says Target ended its “Heroes & Helpers” program that pairs children with police officers for holiday shopping trips. By Samantha Putterman• August 3, 2020
The conflicting stories about a woman in a wheelchair in the middle of Minneapolis protests By Ciara O'Rourke• May 29, 2020 In Context: What Sarah Huckabee Sanders said about abortions and classroom safety By Samantha Putterman• June 28, 2022 Unwinding the Camp David clock conspiracy By Ciara O'Rourke• August 17, 2021 What happened when Ottawa police horses went into a crowd of protesters? By Jeff Cercone• February 22, 2022 Back to the future: Trump’s history of promising a health plan that never comes By Victoria Knight• August 13, 2020 Fact-checking Ted Cruz's 'Real State of the Union' By Nusaiba Mizan• March 17, 2022 In debate about stimulus, arguing about turf By Robert Farley• January 27, 2009 What’s happening with mailboxes and mail-sorting machines? By Noah Y. Kim• August 19, 2020 Top 5 for PolitiFact Florida in March 2016 By Amy Sherman• April 4, 2016 Greatest hits from the Republican debates By Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson• December 15, 2011 Why many voters in Arizona, Missouri will use voting centers, not precincts, on Election Day By Amy Sherman, Hana Stepnick• August 1, 2022 There’s still no evidence that the FBI incited the Jan. 6 riot, despite stories claiming otherwise By Samantha Putterman• November 17, 2021 Trump’s action on unemployment benefits, explained By Samantha Putterman• August 10, 2020 Fact-checking false claims about Pennsylvania and the presidential election By Jessica Calefati• December 6, 2020 Kamala Harris didn’t break protocol, only past practice, in not returning military salutes By Tom Kertscher• March 26, 2021 Looking at claims Kamala Harris said she smoked in college while listening to Tupac By Ciara O'Rourke• August 19, 2020 Fact-checking the Democratic debate in Miami By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Amy Sherman• March 10, 2016 Fact-checking the Democratic debate in Miami By Lauren Carroll, Jon Greenberg, Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson, Linda Qiu, Amy Sherman• March 10, 2016 It's election time. Have you read your Truth-O-Meter? By Willoughby Mariano• July 19, 2010 Did Ilhan Omar marry her brother? Her hometown newspaper investigated and told us what they found By Louis Jacobson• July 18, 2019
