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Vietnam and Afghanistan: Different wars, similar endings?

Vietnam and Afghanistan: Different wars, similar endings?

By Jon Greenberg • August 17, 2021
Could Joe Biden challenge Florida, Texas on mask policies? Probably not

Could Joe Biden challenge Florida, Texas on mask policies? Probably not

By Louis Jacobson • August 12, 2021
Science shows mask-wearing is largely safe for children

Science shows mask-wearing is largely safe for children

By Louis Jacobson • August 12, 2021
As extremes shape voter ID debate, the rules keep getting stricter

As extremes shape voter ID debate, the rules keep getting stricter

By Louis Jacobson • August 9, 2021
The CDC’s new eviction moratorium: Is it legal?

The CDC’s new eviction moratorium: Is it legal?

By Louis Jacobson • August 4, 2021
Are there 28 new, restrictive voting laws? Not exactly

Are there 28 new, restrictive voting laws? Not exactly

By Jon Greenberg • July 21, 2021
Are state legislators really seeking power to overrule the voters?

Are state legislators really seeking power to overrule the voters?

By Louis Jacobson • July 14, 2021
The coronavirus variants: What you need to know

The coronavirus variants: What you need to know

By Louis Jacobson • July 7, 2021
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit involving PolitiFact

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit involving PolitiFact

By Louis Jacobson • June 30, 2021
Would Joe Biden’s proposals raise taxes on 60% of Americans? Not directly

Would Joe Biden’s proposals raise taxes on 60% of Americans? Not directly

By Louis Jacobson • June 30, 2021
Voting rights battle heads to the U.S. Senate

Voting rights battle heads to the U.S. Senate

By Louis Jacobson • June 22, 2021
How should top-tier sports be handling the coronavirus?

How should top-tier sports be handling the coronavirus?

By Louis Jacobson • June 18, 2021
Ask PolitiFact: What is China's Belt and Road Initiative, and why is Joe Biden concerned?

Ask PolitiFact: What is China's Belt and Road Initiative, and why is Joe Biden concerned?

By Louis Jacobson • June 16, 2021
Is a select congressional committee the next best option for probing Jan. 6?

Is a select congressional committee the next best option for probing Jan. 6?

By Louis Jacobson • June 14, 2021
Do police officers have a shorter life expectancy than the general public?

Do police officers have a shorter life expectancy than the general public?

By Louis Jacobson • June 8, 2021
About face on mask-wearing: Why did the federal guidance change?

About face on mask-wearing: Why did the federal guidance change?

By Louis Jacobson • May 25, 2021
What is the scope of the proposed Jan. 6 commission? And is there a Plan B?

What is the scope of the proposed Jan. 6 commission? And is there a Plan B?

By Louis Jacobson • May 21, 2021
How big is the threat of inflation in the post-pandemic era?

How big is the threat of inflation in the post-pandemic era?

By Louis Jacobson • May 13, 2021
Georgia’s election law sparks ‘Jim Crow’ rhetoric, as well as pushback

Georgia’s election law sparks ‘Jim Crow’ rhetoric, as well as pushback

By Louis Jacobson • April 30, 2021
Fact-checking Sen. Tim Scott's GOP response to President Joe Biden

Fact-checking Sen. Tim Scott's GOP response to President Joe Biden

By Louis Jacobson • April 29, 2021