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Government
No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens
SCOTUS
No, Supreme Court justices didn’t say the U.S. needs a ‘domestic supply of infants’ for adoption
The line in a leaked draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade wasn’t written by Alito and is actually a footnote referencing a 2008 CDC report on adoption.
Money
Yes, eligible Americans need to apply for a federal program to get discounted internet service
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers discounted internet service to low-income Americans. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.
Environment
Yes, cruise ships dump waste into the ocean
Cruise ships do dispose of waste into the ocean, but each ship must follow specific regulatory requirements when disposing of waste, according to the EPA.
Health
No, Tennessee did not ban Plan B emergency contraceptive
A viral tweet claimed a new law passed in Tennessee made it a crime to order emergency contraceptives. That’s false.
Health
Yes, the tobacco industry has targeted menthol cigarettes to minority groups
Advocates say the tobacco industry has unfairly targeted Black Americans and other minority groups through its menthol cigarette marketing practices.
Vaccines
No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS
Neither AIDS nor HIV can be spread through the COVID-19 vaccine.
SCOTUS
Yes, states can pass their own abortion laws if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Some states have passed laws banning or restricting access to abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned, while others have guaranteed the right to an abortion.
Joe Biden
Yes, Biden proposed full debt forgiveness for students of HBCUs and public colleges on the campaign trail
The proposal was limited to those making less than $125,000 per year. Biden promoted it as early as April 2020 and referenced it sparingly throughout the campaign.
SCOTUS
No, Justices Barrett, Gorsuch and Kavanaugh didn’t say they wouldn’t overturn Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings
The three justices said Roe v. Wade is an important Supreme Court precedent, but none said they wouldn’t overturn it.
SCOTUS
No, Alito's draft opinion is not the first leaked Supreme Court decision
While leaks of Supreme Court votes are rare, they have happened. But past leaks were of decisions — never the full text of a draft opinion.
Government
Yes, a Supreme Court justice has been impeached before
Only one Supreme Court justice has ever been impeached, and that took place in 1805.
SCOTUS
No, Supreme Court justices didn’t say the U.S. needs a ‘domestic supply of infants’ for adoption
The line in a leaked draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade wasn’t written by Alito and is actually a footnote referencing a 2008 CDC report on adoption.
Money
Yes, eligible Americans need to apply for a federal program to get discounted internet service
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers discounted internet service to low-income Americans. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.
Environment
Yes, cruise ships dump waste into the ocean
Cruise ships do dispose of waste into the ocean, but each ship must follow specific regulatory requirements when disposing of waste, according to the EPA.
Health
No, Tennessee did not ban Plan B emergency contraceptive
A viral tweet claimed a new law passed in Tennessee made it a crime to order emergency contraceptives. That’s false.
Health
Yes, the tobacco industry has targeted menthol cigarettes to minority groups
Advocates say the tobacco industry has unfairly targeted Black Americans and other minority groups through its menthol cigarette marketing practices.
Vaccines
No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS
Neither AIDS nor HIV can be spread through the COVID-19 vaccine.
SCOTUS
Yes, states can pass their own abortion laws if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Some states have passed laws banning or restricting access to abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned, while others have guaranteed the right to an abortion.
Joe Biden
Yes, Biden proposed full debt forgiveness for students of HBCUs and public colleges on the campaign trail
The proposal was limited to those making less than $125,000 per year. Biden promoted it as early as April 2020 and referenced it sparingly throughout the campaign.
SCOTUS
No, Justices Barrett, Gorsuch and Kavanaugh didn’t say they wouldn’t overturn Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings
The three justices said Roe v. Wade is an important Supreme Court precedent, but none said they wouldn’t overturn it.
SCOTUS
No, Alito's draft opinion is not the first leaked Supreme Court decision
While leaks of Supreme Court votes are rare, they have happened. But past leaks were of decisions — never the full text of a draft opinion.
Government
Yes, a Supreme Court justice has been impeached before
Only one Supreme Court justice has ever been impeached, and that took place in 1805.
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