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How we know Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential race

How we know Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential race

By Daniel Funke • November 13, 2020
Video makes it look like left-leaning groups plotted post-election coup. That’s not the whole story

Video makes it look like left-leaning groups plotted post-election coup. That’s not the whole story

By Samantha Putterman • November 5, 2020
Voting machine malfunctions are typical, not evidence of ‘stealing’ the election

Voting machine malfunctions are typical, not evidence of ‘stealing’ the election

By Samantha Putterman • November 4, 2020
Ask PolitiFact: Is it too late to mail in your ballot?

Ask PolitiFact: Is it too late to mail in your ballot?

By Samantha Putterman • October 28, 2020
What we know about COVID-19 and immunity

What we know about COVID-19 and immunity

By Samantha Putterman • October 9, 2020
The misinformation campaign against Kamala Harris, what you need to know

The misinformation campaign against Kamala Harris, what you need to know

By Samantha Putterman • October 7, 2020
Best practices for journalists covering the 2020 election: A report from the Poynter Institute

Best practices for journalists covering the 2020 election: A report from the Poynter Institute

By Louis Jacobson • September 20, 2020
Fact-checking Pam Bondi’s RNC attacks about Hunter Biden

Fact-checking Pam Bondi’s RNC attacks about Hunter Biden

By Louis Jacobson • August 26, 2020
Donald Trump says he didn't know about Steve Bannon's border wall project. Is that true?

Donald Trump says he didn't know about Steve Bannon's border wall project. Is that true?

By Samantha Putterman • August 21, 2020
Fact-checking attacks against Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s running mate

Fact-checking attacks against Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s running mate

By Ciara O'Rourke • August 20, 2020
How to make sure your ballot is counted this fall

How to make sure your ballot is counted this fall

By Louis Jacobson • August 17, 2020
A look at Kamala Harris’ multi-ethnic background and racial identity in the US

A look at Kamala Harris’ multi-ethnic background and racial identity in the US

By Samantha Putterman • August 14, 2020
Trump’s action on unemployment benefits, explained

Trump’s action on unemployment benefits, explained

By Samantha Putterman • August 10, 2020
COVID-19 and children: What we know, what we don’t

COVID-19 and children: What we know, what we don’t

By Sophie Austin • July 10, 2020
Coronavirus testing: What we know, all in one place

Coronavirus testing: What we know, all in one place

By Samantha Putterman • May 5, 2020
The international supply chain behind coronavirus testing

The international supply chain behind coronavirus testing

By Samantha Putterman • April 28, 2020
Swabs and reagents: The coronavirus test materials everyone is talking about

Swabs and reagents: The coronavirus test materials everyone is talking about

By Samantha Putterman • April 21, 2020
COVID-19 testing: Where we are now

COVID-19 testing: Where we are now

By Samantha Putterman • April 17, 2020
Is it safe to travel and see family for the holidays? Experts say no

Is it safe to travel and see family for the holidays? Experts say no

By Samantha Putterman • April 9, 2020
Ordering takeout is probably safe during COVID-19 outbreak, experts say, but take precautions

Ordering takeout is probably safe during COVID-19 outbreak, experts say, but take precautions

By Samantha Putterman • April 1, 2020