7 People 16628 Fact-checks 6203 Articles People (7) Kid Rock World Food Program Oregon Healthy Kids Election Integrity Project California Coalition to Protect Kids NY Common Sense Kids Action Healthy Kids, Healthy Portland Fact-checks (16628) Facebook posts stated on December 31, 2017 in a video interview: "ADHD does not exist." By Ellie Borst• July 13, 2022 Oliver North stated on May 20, 2018 in an interview on Fox News: Perpetrators of school shootings "have been drugged in many cases … many of these young boys have been on Ritalin since they were in kindergarten." By Manuela Tobias• May 22, 2018 Jonah Goldberg stated on February 13, 2015 in a column in "National Review": Homeopathy, acupuncture and aromatherapy "have been given elevated legitimacy under the Affordable Care Act." By Louis Jacobson• February 24, 2015 Viral media reports stated on November 09, 2015 in social media and in print: Drinking champagne could help prevent Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. By Nancy Badertscher• November 17, 2015 Instagram posts stated on April 24, 2023 in an Instagram post: “Face masks may raise risk of stillbirths, testicular dysfunction and cognitive decline, study warns.” By Tom Kertscher• April 28, 2023 Nikki Haley stated on October 12, 2023 in a town hall in Exeter, N.H.: China is “the largest developer of neuro-strike weapons, weapons engineered to change the brain activity of military commanders and segments of the population.” By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• November 1, 2023 Karl Rove stated on May 08, 2014 in a panel discussion: Says Hillary Clinton spent 30 days in the hospital in 2012 and appeared "wearing glasses that are only for people who have traumatic brain injury." By Jon Greenberg• May 14, 2014 Facebook posts stated on October 06, 2022 in a post: “California is registering non-citizens to vote and has refused to cooperate with the Federal Election Integrity Program.” By Andy Nguyen• October 18, 2022 Facebook posts stated on August 01, 2021 in a Facebook post: "They didn't allow" Simone Biles "to take her ADHD medication." By Tom Kertscher• August 2, 2021 Instagram posts stated on December 04, 2022 in a video: A “well-crafted garlic salve” can “heal any ailment of the lungs and respiratory system.” By Andy Nguyen• December 16, 2022 Diamond and Silk stated on April 12, 2021 in a Facebook post: Says science shows the physiological effects of wearing masks include hypoxemia, hypercapnia, shortness of breath, toxicity and increased muscle tension. By Tom Kertscher• April 16, 2021 Chris Kapenga stated on February 10, 2021 in Twitter: “The National Academy of Medicine points to a significant correlation between marijuana and psychosis, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders, particularly in teenagers where the risk of developing schizophrenia increases three fold.” By Haley BeMiller• March 5, 2021 Steve Cortes stated on January 23, 2018 in in an interview: "We have right now, … in the state of California, 55 percent of all immigrants are on public assistance." By Manuela Tobias• January 29, 2018 NumbersUSA stated on July 22, 2015 in a Facebook meme: "More than half of all drivers' licenses issued in California this year have gone to illegal aliens." By Jon Greenberg• July 28, 2015 Eric Cantor stated on February 19, 2013 in a news release.: "The National Science Foundation spent $1.2 million paying seniors to play World of Warcraft to study the impact it had on their brain." By Sean Gorman• February 22, 2013 Peter Courtney stated on February 06, 2013 in a press release: Says, "Statistics indicate that one in eight children, and one in 18 adults in Oregon suffers from mental illness." By Janie Har• February 16, 2013 Nancy Pelosi stated on May 23, 2018 in a CNN town hall: A recent spending bill had at least "$1.6 billion in there ... for schools to give them an opportunity to secure them." By Louis Jacobson• May 24, 2018 Mike Turzai stated on May 09, 2020 in a video: “Guess what, [children are] not at risk unless they have an underlying medical issue.” By Jessica Calefati• May 14, 2020 Kamala Harris stated on June 27, 2019 in her exchange on busing during the Democratic presidential debate: Says "I was part of the second class to integrate Berkeley, California, public schools." By Chris Nichols, Stefanie Pousoulides• July 2, 2019 WorldNetDaily stated on January 21, 2018 in a headline: "California To Register Illegal Aliens To Vote – Automatically." By Chris Nichols• January 24, 2018 Articles (6203) A parent’s guide to measles: What to look for and how to prevent infection By Grace Abels• January 30, 2026 ‘Youth is not invincible’: 9 experts dispute Joe Rogan’s vaccine advice for healthy 21-year-olds By Bill McCarthy• April 28, 2021 Golfer Gary Woodland’s PGA win spotlights PTSD caused by surgery and medical trauma By Madison Czopek• March 30, 2026 Research doesn’t show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here’s what else you should know By Madison Czopek• September 15, 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a worm ate part of his brain. Experts said that’s unlikely. By Loreben Tuquero• May 10, 2024 How fake citations appeared in RFK Jr.’s MAHA report: Here are generative AI’s red flags in studies By Loreben Tuquero• May 30, 2025 Whooping cough cases are rising. Know the symptoms and how to avoid infection. By Grace Abels• November 25, 2025 COVID-19 contact tracing for Donald Trump: Who else should isolate? By Amy Sherman, Miriam Valverde• October 2, 2020 Ask PolitiFact: Children are far less likely to die from COVID-19. Why do they need vaccination? By Amy Sherman• October 27, 2021 A brief history of Senate illness and recovery, and what it means for John Fetterman By Louis Jacobson• October 26, 2022 Puberty blockers: The facts and the myths By Grace Abels• August 28, 2023 Reading, ’rithmetic and resisting COVID-19: The new 3 R’s as kids head back to school By Michelle Andrews• August 12, 2021 What does the approval of Pfizer's Covid vaccine for teens and preteens mean? By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez• May 14, 2021 The Democratic debate resurrected controversy over busing. But is it an issue today? By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• July 3, 2019 Science shows mask-wearing is largely safe for children By Louis Jacobson• August 12, 2021 Fact-checking Florida’s surgeon general on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for kids, masking By Madison Czopek• March 18, 2022 COVID-19 and children: What we know, what we don’t By Sophie Austin, Samantha Putterman• July 10, 2020 Truth-O-Meter spent week detecting exaggerations By Willoughby Mariano• October 10, 2010 Do Jesse Watters’ claims about the federal budget, LGBTQ+ and DEI funding add up? By Grace Abels• March 29, 2024 Spotlight on 6 of Joe Biden’s campaign promises as he gives the 2024 State of the Union By Matthew Crowley• March 7, 2024
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Facebook posts stated on December 31, 2017 in a video interview: "ADHD does not exist." By Ellie Borst• July 13, 2022 Oliver North stated on May 20, 2018 in an interview on Fox News: Perpetrators of school shootings "have been drugged in many cases … many of these young boys have been on Ritalin since they were in kindergarten." By Manuela Tobias• May 22, 2018 Jonah Goldberg stated on February 13, 2015 in a column in "National Review": Homeopathy, acupuncture and aromatherapy "have been given elevated legitimacy under the Affordable Care Act." By Louis Jacobson• February 24, 2015 Viral media reports stated on November 09, 2015 in social media and in print: Drinking champagne could help prevent Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. By Nancy Badertscher• November 17, 2015 Instagram posts stated on April 24, 2023 in an Instagram post: “Face masks may raise risk of stillbirths, testicular dysfunction and cognitive decline, study warns.” By Tom Kertscher• April 28, 2023 Nikki Haley stated on October 12, 2023 in a town hall in Exeter, N.H.: China is “the largest developer of neuro-strike weapons, weapons engineered to change the brain activity of military commanders and segments of the population.” By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• November 1, 2023 Karl Rove stated on May 08, 2014 in a panel discussion: Says Hillary Clinton spent 30 days in the hospital in 2012 and appeared "wearing glasses that are only for people who have traumatic brain injury." By Jon Greenberg• May 14, 2014 Facebook posts stated on October 06, 2022 in a post: “California is registering non-citizens to vote and has refused to cooperate with the Federal Election Integrity Program.” By Andy Nguyen• October 18, 2022 Facebook posts stated on August 01, 2021 in a Facebook post: "They didn't allow" Simone Biles "to take her ADHD medication." By Tom Kertscher• August 2, 2021 Instagram posts stated on December 04, 2022 in a video: A “well-crafted garlic salve” can “heal any ailment of the lungs and respiratory system.” By Andy Nguyen• December 16, 2022 Diamond and Silk stated on April 12, 2021 in a Facebook post: Says science shows the physiological effects of wearing masks include hypoxemia, hypercapnia, shortness of breath, toxicity and increased muscle tension. By Tom Kertscher• April 16, 2021 Chris Kapenga stated on February 10, 2021 in Twitter: “The National Academy of Medicine points to a significant correlation between marijuana and psychosis, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders, particularly in teenagers where the risk of developing schizophrenia increases three fold.” By Haley BeMiller• March 5, 2021 Steve Cortes stated on January 23, 2018 in in an interview: "We have right now, … in the state of California, 55 percent of all immigrants are on public assistance." By Manuela Tobias• January 29, 2018 NumbersUSA stated on July 22, 2015 in a Facebook meme: "More than half of all drivers' licenses issued in California this year have gone to illegal aliens." By Jon Greenberg• July 28, 2015 Eric Cantor stated on February 19, 2013 in a news release.: "The National Science Foundation spent $1.2 million paying seniors to play World of Warcraft to study the impact it had on their brain." By Sean Gorman• February 22, 2013 Peter Courtney stated on February 06, 2013 in a press release: Says, "Statistics indicate that one in eight children, and one in 18 adults in Oregon suffers from mental illness." By Janie Har• February 16, 2013 Nancy Pelosi stated on May 23, 2018 in a CNN town hall: A recent spending bill had at least "$1.6 billion in there ... for schools to give them an opportunity to secure them." By Louis Jacobson• May 24, 2018 Mike Turzai stated on May 09, 2020 in a video: “Guess what, [children are] not at risk unless they have an underlying medical issue.” By Jessica Calefati• May 14, 2020 Kamala Harris stated on June 27, 2019 in her exchange on busing during the Democratic presidential debate: Says "I was part of the second class to integrate Berkeley, California, public schools." By Chris Nichols, Stefanie Pousoulides• July 2, 2019 WorldNetDaily stated on January 21, 2018 in a headline: "California To Register Illegal Aliens To Vote – Automatically." By Chris Nichols• January 24, 2018
A parent’s guide to measles: What to look for and how to prevent infection By Grace Abels• January 30, 2026 ‘Youth is not invincible’: 9 experts dispute Joe Rogan’s vaccine advice for healthy 21-year-olds By Bill McCarthy• April 28, 2021 Golfer Gary Woodland’s PGA win spotlights PTSD caused by surgery and medical trauma By Madison Czopek• March 30, 2026 Research doesn’t show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here’s what else you should know By Madison Czopek• September 15, 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says a worm ate part of his brain. Experts said that’s unlikely. By Loreben Tuquero• May 10, 2024 How fake citations appeared in RFK Jr.’s MAHA report: Here are generative AI’s red flags in studies By Loreben Tuquero• May 30, 2025 Whooping cough cases are rising. Know the symptoms and how to avoid infection. By Grace Abels• November 25, 2025 COVID-19 contact tracing for Donald Trump: Who else should isolate? By Amy Sherman, Miriam Valverde• October 2, 2020 Ask PolitiFact: Children are far less likely to die from COVID-19. Why do they need vaccination? By Amy Sherman• October 27, 2021 A brief history of Senate illness and recovery, and what it means for John Fetterman By Louis Jacobson• October 26, 2022 Puberty blockers: The facts and the myths By Grace Abels• August 28, 2023 Reading, ’rithmetic and resisting COVID-19: The new 3 R’s as kids head back to school By Michelle Andrews• August 12, 2021 What does the approval of Pfizer's Covid vaccine for teens and preteens mean? By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez• May 14, 2021 The Democratic debate resurrected controversy over busing. But is it an issue today? By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• July 3, 2019 Science shows mask-wearing is largely safe for children By Louis Jacobson• August 12, 2021 Fact-checking Florida’s surgeon general on COVID-19 vaccine requirements for kids, masking By Madison Czopek• March 18, 2022 COVID-19 and children: What we know, what we don’t By Sophie Austin, Samantha Putterman• July 10, 2020 Truth-O-Meter spent week detecting exaggerations By Willoughby Mariano• October 10, 2010 Do Jesse Watters’ claims about the federal budget, LGBTQ+ and DEI funding add up? By Grace Abels• March 29, 2024 Spotlight on 6 of Joe Biden’s campaign promises as he gives the 2024 State of the Union By Matthew Crowley• March 7, 2024
