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May 1, 2021

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Bogus Claims Follow Donation of Kamala Harris’ Children’s Book

Posted on Friday, April 30th, 2021

A single copy of Vice President Kamala Harris’ children’s book was one of many titles donated to a shelter for immigrant children in Long Beach, California. But a debunked New York Post article – which led to the reporter’s resignation — incorrectly claimed every child was given a copy of her book, starting a deluge of false claims in social media posts.

Video From Biden’s Address to Congress Misleadingly Edited

Posted on Friday, April 30th, 2021

In his April 28 address to Congress, President Joe Biden said, “No one should have to choose between a job and a paycheck or taking care of themselves and their loved ones — a parent, or spouse, or child.” Partisan social media accounts misleadingly edited his words in a viral video to suggest he said, “No one should have to choose between a job and a paycheck.”

FactChecking Biden’s Address to Congress

Posted on Thursday, April 29th, 2021

The economy, immigration and China’s president lead our roundup of Biden’s claims.

Editing in Cruz Video Distorts Biden’s Position on Guns

Posted on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021

President Joe Biden opposes the sale of assault weapons, and he supports a mandatory federal registry and a voluntary buyback program for all legally purchased assault weapons. But a video shared on Twitter by Sen. Ted Cruz leaves the false impression Biden wants to confiscate all guns.

Artificial Beef About Biden’s Climate Plan

Posted on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021

When President Joe Biden announced plans to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by the end of the decade, he made no mention of reducing beef consumption. But that hasn’t stopped baseless speculation that he would.

SciCheck and Our Commitment to Transparency

Posted on Monday, April 26th, 2021

Contrary to Rep. Thomas Massie’s suggestion, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation — as is the case with all of our funders — has no control over our editorial content.

Debunking Viral Claims

Bogus Claims Follow Donation of Kamala Harris’ Children’s Book

Posted on Friday, April 30th, 2021

A single copy of Vice President Kamala Harris’ children’s book was one of many titles donated to a shelter for immigrant children in Long Beach, California. But a debunked New York Post article – which led to the reporter’s resignation — incorrectly claimed every child was given a copy of her book, starting a deluge of false claims in social media posts.

Video From Biden’s Address to Congress Misleadingly Edited

Posted on Friday, April 30th, 2021

In his April 28 address to Congress, President Joe Biden said, “No one should have to choose between a job and a paycheck or taking care of themselves and their loved ones — a parent, or spouse, or child.” Partisan social media accounts misleadingly edited his words in a viral video to suggest he said, “No one should have to choose between a job and a paycheck.”

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