13 People 15228 Fact-checks 5536 Articles People (13) Jill Underly Drug Policy Alliance California Republican Party Miss California USA Mothers Against Drunk Driving Drug Free America Election Integrity Project California California Together, No On Proposition 1 Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy Californians for Lower Drug Prices Ohio Taxpayers for Lower Drug Prices Yes On 62 campaign to abolish California's death penalty Fact-checks (15228) Facebook posts stated on February 11, 2021 in a Facebook post: Says in February Facebook post that "Britney won." By Tom Kertscher• July 14, 2021 Gil Kerlikowske stated on March 31, 2010 in an interview on C-SPAN's Washington Journal: "More people are driving under the influence of drugs than are driving under the influence of alcohol. A recent roadside survey showed that 16 percent of the people tested, tested positive for illicit or licit drugs. That's significantly higher than alcohol." By Louis Jacobson• April 5, 2010 Viral image stated on February 17, 2023 in a Facebook post: “Criminal caught after cutting off 37 man buns.” By Ciara O'Rourke• February 17, 2023 Nancy Grace stated on January 14, 2014 in a segment on 'Nancy Grace': People on pot "shoot each other ... stab each other ... strangle each other, drive under the influence, kill families." By Katie Sanders• January 24, 2014 Viral image stated on June 12, 2022 in social media posts: Image shows Paul Pelosi, bruised, in a booking mugshot. By Grace Abels, Bill McCarthy• June 14, 2022 Scott Jones stated on October 18, 2016 in a U.S. Congressional campaign debate: Colorado saw "increased incidents of emergency room visits by young people" and "increased incidents of driving while under the influence of marijuana" following the legalization of recreational pot. By Chris Nichols• October 19, 2016 John McCain stated on July 30, 2008 in a television ad: Obama "says he'll raise taxes on electricity." By Angie Drobnic Holan• July 31, 2008 Charles "Chuck" Spahos stated on December 03, 2014 in a joint legislative hearing: When Colorado eased its medical marijuana laws, fatal accidents involving pot-using drivers soared while overall traffic fatalities decreased. By April Hunt• December 15, 2014 Instagram posts stated on November 28, 2022 in a post: The 2021 infrastructure bill requires all new vehicles to have kill switches that will stop vehicle operation and alert law enforcement when drivers are impaired. By Gabrielle Settles• December 5, 2022 Robert Watson stated on April 26, 2011 in a speech on the House floor: "I'm well aware that medical marijuana is a recognized, medical, viable treatment for this sort of [pancreas] pain condition." By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• May 8, 2011 Art Acevedo stated on November 14, 2010 in an interview.: Texas leads "the country in drunk driving fatalities." By W. Gardner Selby• November 18, 2010 James Crowley stated on December 06, 2014 in a commentary in The Providence Journal: "Surveys of teens in high school reveal that knowing a classmate who sells cannabis is 90 times more common than knowing a classmate who sells alcohol." By Katie Mulvaney• December 21, 2014 Marijuana Policy Project stated on August 15, 2013 in a TV ad: Marijuana is "less toxic" than alcohol. By Rochelle Koff• August 19, 2013 Tavern League of Wisconsin stated on May 14, 2013 in an interview: A 0.05 standard for drunken driving means having a glass of wine at dinner could make a person drunk. By Tom Kertscher• May 17, 2013 Thomas Croci stated on April 27, 2017 in a press release: In some cases, a sex offender "who appears on the New York State Sex Offender Registry" would be able to drive for Uber or Lyft when ride-hailing is allowed upstate in July By Dan Clark• May 8, 2017 Texas Department of Transportation stated on March 16, 2011 in a billboard message spotted in Austin.: "A DWI costs $17,000." By W. Gardner Selby• April 15, 2011 Jerome Adams stated on August 30, 2019 in remarks at a substance abuse conference.: "Marijuana has a unique impact on the developing brain. It can prime your brain for addiction to other substances." By Shefali Luthra• November 5, 2019 Mike Scott stated on January 11, 2014 in a Facebook post: "Trey Radel does not even qualify to drive a Lee County school bus at this point, yet he occupies a seat in Congress." By Amy Sherman• January 15, 2014 Nancy Denuccio stated on March 06, 2015 in a TV interview: "We've seen the increase of alcohol use for underage kids even though alcohol has been illegal ... for kids under 21." By Katie Mulvaney• March 13, 2015 Viral image stated on June 18, 2024 in a Facebook post: “Justin Timberlake allegedly had traces of molly, poppers, Truvada, and coke in his bloodstream following his DWI arrest in New York.” By Ciara O'Rourke• June 21, 2024 Articles (5536) Are more drivers drunk -- or on drugs? By Louis Jacobson• April 5, 2010 GOP Ad Guru Fred Davis versus the Truth-O-Meter By Robert Farley• September 23, 2010 Pot 101: Facts you should know about California’s legal marijuana By Chris Nichols• January 5, 2018 Social media posts are making claims about a Biden family tragedy. Here are the facts By Ciara O'Rourke• October 4, 2020 Separating fact from fiction on California’s Sanctuary State law By Chris Nichols• August 1, 2018 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 The facts on mass shootings, guns in the United States By PolitiFact Staff • May 18, 2018 What we know about mass shootings By Jon Greenberg, Louis Jacobson, Miriam Valverde• February 15, 2018 The facts on mass shootings in the United States By Joshua Gillin, Jon Greenberg, Louis Jacobson, Miriam Valverde• November 8, 2017 Check, please? Our tab on alcohol-related claims By W. Gardner Selby• April 6, 2011 Pot 101 Update: What are the rules for advertising recreational marijuana in California? By Sami Soto• May 9, 2019 From booze to schools, Truth-O-Meter does it all By Willoughby Mariano• March 20, 2011 Marijuana legalization in 5 charts: A 2018 midterm report By John Kruzel• October 26, 2018 The US government didn’t legalize marijuana: 4 cannabis misconceptions explained By Madison Czopek• April 30, 2026 Examining Bernie Sanders’ claim: Prop 61 ‘great for California taxpayers’ By Chris Nichols• October 12, 2016 Bold claims about California’s drug price measure persist, despite unknowns By Chris Nichols• November 4, 2016 Dispelling myths about California’s homeless By Chris Nichols• June 28, 2018 Fact-checking ‘Kamala Harris Facts’ By Ciara O'Rourke• July 25, 2024 Does marijuana lead to violence? Experts say there’s no clear link By Bill McCarthy• September 4, 2019
Jill Underly Drug Policy Alliance California Republican Party Miss California USA Mothers Against Drunk Driving Drug Free America Election Integrity Project California California Together, No On Proposition 1 Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Arizonans for Responsible Drug Policy Californians for Lower Drug Prices Ohio Taxpayers for Lower Drug Prices Yes On 62 campaign to abolish California's death penalty
Facebook posts stated on February 11, 2021 in a Facebook post: Says in February Facebook post that "Britney won." By Tom Kertscher• July 14, 2021 Gil Kerlikowske stated on March 31, 2010 in an interview on C-SPAN's Washington Journal: "More people are driving under the influence of drugs than are driving under the influence of alcohol. A recent roadside survey showed that 16 percent of the people tested, tested positive for illicit or licit drugs. That's significantly higher than alcohol." By Louis Jacobson• April 5, 2010 Viral image stated on February 17, 2023 in a Facebook post: “Criminal caught after cutting off 37 man buns.” By Ciara O'Rourke• February 17, 2023 Nancy Grace stated on January 14, 2014 in a segment on 'Nancy Grace': People on pot "shoot each other ... stab each other ... strangle each other, drive under the influence, kill families." By Katie Sanders• January 24, 2014 Viral image stated on June 12, 2022 in social media posts: Image shows Paul Pelosi, bruised, in a booking mugshot. By Grace Abels, Bill McCarthy• June 14, 2022 Scott Jones stated on October 18, 2016 in a U.S. Congressional campaign debate: Colorado saw "increased incidents of emergency room visits by young people" and "increased incidents of driving while under the influence of marijuana" following the legalization of recreational pot. By Chris Nichols• October 19, 2016 John McCain stated on July 30, 2008 in a television ad: Obama "says he'll raise taxes on electricity." By Angie Drobnic Holan• July 31, 2008 Charles "Chuck" Spahos stated on December 03, 2014 in a joint legislative hearing: When Colorado eased its medical marijuana laws, fatal accidents involving pot-using drivers soared while overall traffic fatalities decreased. By April Hunt• December 15, 2014 Instagram posts stated on November 28, 2022 in a post: The 2021 infrastructure bill requires all new vehicles to have kill switches that will stop vehicle operation and alert law enforcement when drivers are impaired. By Gabrielle Settles• December 5, 2022 Robert Watson stated on April 26, 2011 in a speech on the House floor: "I'm well aware that medical marijuana is a recognized, medical, viable treatment for this sort of [pancreas] pain condition." By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• May 8, 2011 Art Acevedo stated on November 14, 2010 in an interview.: Texas leads "the country in drunk driving fatalities." By W. Gardner Selby• November 18, 2010 James Crowley stated on December 06, 2014 in a commentary in The Providence Journal: "Surveys of teens in high school reveal that knowing a classmate who sells cannabis is 90 times more common than knowing a classmate who sells alcohol." By Katie Mulvaney• December 21, 2014 Marijuana Policy Project stated on August 15, 2013 in a TV ad: Marijuana is "less toxic" than alcohol. By Rochelle Koff• August 19, 2013 Tavern League of Wisconsin stated on May 14, 2013 in an interview: A 0.05 standard for drunken driving means having a glass of wine at dinner could make a person drunk. By Tom Kertscher• May 17, 2013 Thomas Croci stated on April 27, 2017 in a press release: In some cases, a sex offender "who appears on the New York State Sex Offender Registry" would be able to drive for Uber or Lyft when ride-hailing is allowed upstate in July By Dan Clark• May 8, 2017 Texas Department of Transportation stated on March 16, 2011 in a billboard message spotted in Austin.: "A DWI costs $17,000." By W. Gardner Selby• April 15, 2011 Jerome Adams stated on August 30, 2019 in remarks at a substance abuse conference.: "Marijuana has a unique impact on the developing brain. It can prime your brain for addiction to other substances." By Shefali Luthra• November 5, 2019 Mike Scott stated on January 11, 2014 in a Facebook post: "Trey Radel does not even qualify to drive a Lee County school bus at this point, yet he occupies a seat in Congress." By Amy Sherman• January 15, 2014 Nancy Denuccio stated on March 06, 2015 in a TV interview: "We've seen the increase of alcohol use for underage kids even though alcohol has been illegal ... for kids under 21." By Katie Mulvaney• March 13, 2015 Viral image stated on June 18, 2024 in a Facebook post: “Justin Timberlake allegedly had traces of molly, poppers, Truvada, and coke in his bloodstream following his DWI arrest in New York.” By Ciara O'Rourke• June 21, 2024
Are more drivers drunk -- or on drugs? By Louis Jacobson• April 5, 2010 GOP Ad Guru Fred Davis versus the Truth-O-Meter By Robert Farley• September 23, 2010 Pot 101: Facts you should know about California’s legal marijuana By Chris Nichols• January 5, 2018 Social media posts are making claims about a Biden family tragedy. Here are the facts By Ciara O'Rourke• October 4, 2020 Separating fact from fiction on California’s Sanctuary State law By Chris Nichols• August 1, 2018 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 The facts on mass shootings, guns in the United States By PolitiFact Staff • May 18, 2018 What we know about mass shootings By Jon Greenberg, Louis Jacobson, Miriam Valverde• February 15, 2018 The facts on mass shootings in the United States By Joshua Gillin, Jon Greenberg, Louis Jacobson, Miriam Valverde• November 8, 2017 Check, please? Our tab on alcohol-related claims By W. Gardner Selby• April 6, 2011 Pot 101 Update: What are the rules for advertising recreational marijuana in California? By Sami Soto• May 9, 2019 From booze to schools, Truth-O-Meter does it all By Willoughby Mariano• March 20, 2011 Marijuana legalization in 5 charts: A 2018 midterm report By John Kruzel• October 26, 2018 The US government didn’t legalize marijuana: 4 cannabis misconceptions explained By Madison Czopek• April 30, 2026 Examining Bernie Sanders’ claim: Prop 61 ‘great for California taxpayers’ By Chris Nichols• October 12, 2016 Bold claims about California’s drug price measure persist, despite unknowns By Chris Nichols• November 4, 2016 Dispelling myths about California’s homeless By Chris Nichols• June 28, 2018 Fact-checking ‘Kamala Harris Facts’ By Ciara O'Rourke• July 25, 2024 Does marijuana lead to violence? Experts say there’s no clear link By Bill McCarthy• September 4, 2019
