Institutional Racism: Fact or Fiction?
The wrong answer has resulted in the wrong public policies. A popular narrative is that institutional racism explains why African Americans, as a group, on average, experience higher poverty rates, lower test scores, fewer advancement opportunities, worse health outcomes, higher arrest rates, longer prison sentences, fewer housing options, and higher rates of being victims […]
FACT CHECK: No, Stormy Daniels Did Not Say This About Encounter With Trump
A post shared on social media allegedly shows a statement from adult film star Stormy Daniels regarding former President Donald Trump’s behavior. Post by @urbanwonkenobi View on Threads Daniels denied making such a statement in a post on X. House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Trump at the New York City courthouse recently to show his […]
FACT CHECK: No, Trump Did Not Miss His Trial To Attend Rally Instead
post share in thread Former President Donald Trump claims he missed a day of court to attend a campaign event to support his bid to run in the 2024 election. Posted by @mediumboi View in thread Verdict: False This is incorrect. Fact check: President Trump is facing trial for violating New York state law by […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Purports To Show False Statement From Kristi Noem About Dog Shooting
An image shared on Facebook purports to show a recent tweet from South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem about the shooting of her dog, Cricket. Verdict: False An advanced search of Noem’s verified X account does not generate the purported remark. Additionally, a spokesperson for Noem denied the claim’s validity in an email to Check […]
FACT CHECK: Video Does Not Show Pro-Palestinian Protest In Paris
A video shared on Facebook claims to show a pro-Palestinian protest in Paris. Verdict: False The video shows a riot over the death of at least one Afghan migrant in France. It is not related to Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip. Fact Check: Social media users are sharing a video of confrontations and clashes in what appears […]
FACT CHECK: Video Claims To Show Robbery Gone Bad In Brazil
WARNING: This article contains graphic content. A video shared on X claims to show a robbery gone bad in Brazil. Thieves try to rob Police in Brazil pic.twitter.com/HmWsT9A7J1 — Brutal Vids 🔞 (@brutalvidss) May 9, 2024 Verdict: False The video shows two Palestinian teenagers attacking Israeli police officers in Jerusalem before being shot in 2019. One […]
FACT CHECK: Did Trucks Carrying Cigarettes Recently Enter Gaza?
image shared on facebook It claims to show a truck loaded with cigarettes that recently entered Gaza. Verdict: False That claim is false. The image, originally shared on April 7 on the Jordanian Prime Minister’s verified Facebook page, shows a truck carrying food, not cigarettes, to Gaza. Fact check: According to reports, the Israel Defense […]
FACT CHECK: Facebook Post Falsely Claims The New York Times Called Indian Elections ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’
post shared on facebook The New York Times reportedly called India’s recent elections “the greatest show on Earth.” Verdict: False That claim is false. A New York Times spokesperson denied the validity of this claim in an email to Check Your Fact. Fact check: The third phase of India’s seven-phase elections will be held on […]
FACT CHECK: Did Protesters At George Washington University Raise The Hamas Flag?
video Shared by X It claims to show student protesters holding Hamas flags at George Washington University. George Washington University flies Hamas flag. The American flag has been removed. Lock everyone up!!! pic.twitter.com/QvNm0A1bUo – I’ll be back! ! ! (@DavidYeshua4) May 3, 2024 Verdict: False That claim is false. The original video, shared as a […]
FACT CHECK: Threads Post Falsely Claims Truth Social Shut Down In May 2024
A post shared on Threads purports 2024 presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump’s social media platform TRUTH Social shut down in May 2024. Screenshot captured via Threads Verdict: False The claim is false. TRUTH Social appears to be working normally as of May 8, and there is no evidence to suggest the platform […]