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PolitiFact expands to Australia

May 12, 2013

The Truth-O-Meter is now down under. The launch of PolitiFact Australia marks our first international venture and a big step for the global fact-checking movement.

Ruh-roh! PolitiFact New Jersey on the Colbert Report!

April 24, 2013

Colbert says Chris Christie's falsehood about Scooby Doo could cripple his chances to become president.

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April 22, 2013

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Claims about guns often miss the target

April 8, 2013

We analyze our 130+ fact-checks about guns and find some interesting patterns and trends.

Claims about guns often miss the target

April 7, 2013

We analyze our 130+ fact-checks about guns and find some interesting patterns and trends.

Fact-checking CPAC, the ‘Woodstock for conservatives’

March 15, 2013

The Conservative Political Action Conference has become a prominent event for conservatives. We put the speeches to the Truth-O-Meter.

Highlighting the work of our competitors

March 13, 2013

Our "Beyond the Truth-O-Meter" feature highlights the work of FactCheck.org, the Washington Post's FactChecker and many others. Check our home page every day to see what the other fact-checkers are writing.

Fact-checking Rand Paul’s fillibuster on drones

March 8, 2013

The 13-hour filibuster by the Kentucky senator and his allies focused attention on the Obama administration's policies on drone strikes. We check the facts.

Fact-checking Rand Paul’s fillibuster on drones

March 8, 2013

The 13-hour filibuster by the Kentucky senator and his allies focused attention on the Obama administration's policies on drone strikes. We check the facts.

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February 26, 2013

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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and the Truth-O-Meter

February 22, 2013

PolitiFact Texas has checked the controversial senator a dozen times. Lately, he's earned some False and Pants on Fire ratings.

Taking a break for the PolitiFact Palooza

February 4, 2013

We're meeting in St. Pete to discuss our work. We'll be back with new fact-checks later in the week.

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