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500 Truth-O-Meter rulings -- and counting

500 Truth-O-Meter rulings -- and counting

By Tim Murphy • March 22, 2015
John Legend got his facts right in Academy Award speech

John Legend got his facts right in Academy Award speech

By Tim Murphy • February 23, 2015
PolitiFact R.I. launches Gina-Meter

PolitiFact R.I. launches Gina-Meter

By Tim Murphy • January 4, 2015
The PolitiFact Rhode Island Top 10 fact-checks of 2014

The PolitiFact Rhode Island Top 10 fact-checks of 2014

By Tim Murphy • December 28, 2014
Before you vote, check our candidate ratings

Before you vote, check our candidate ratings

By Tim Murphy • November 2, 2014
Previewing the Providence mayoral debate

Previewing the Providence mayoral debate

By Tim Murphy • September 30, 2014
From True to Pants on Fire: Our guide to Tuesday's primary election

From True to Pants on Fire: Our guide to Tuesday's primary election

By Tim Murphy • September 7, 2014
From True to Pants on Fire: A pre-debate candidate scorecard

From True to Pants on Fire: A pre-debate candidate scorecard

By Tim Murphy • June 10, 2014
Fact-checking Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on climate change

Fact-checking Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on climate change

By Tim Murphy • March 13, 2014
Fact-checking U.S. Sen. Whitehouse's claims on climate change

Fact-checking U.S. Sen. Whitehouse's claims on climate change

By Tim Murphy • March 11, 2014
Our 2013 Top 10 rulings

Our 2013 Top 10 rulings

By Tim Murphy • December 29, 2013
Mailbag: "Are you kidding me?"

Mailbag: "Are you kidding me?"

By Tim Murphy • November 30, 2013
R.I. Rep. Charlene Lima takes umbrage at Pants on Fire ruling

R.I. Rep. Charlene Lima takes umbrage at Pants on Fire ruling

By Tim Murphy • July 11, 2013
Truth be told, PolitiFact Rhode Island turns 3!

Truth be told, PolitiFact Rhode Island turns 3!

By Tim Murphy • July 5, 2013
PolitiFact Rhode Island's Top 10 for 2012

PolitiFact Rhode Island's Top 10 for 2012

By Tim Murphy • December 30, 2012
Before you vote, check the Truth-O-Meter

Before you vote, check the Truth-O-Meter

By Tim Murphy • November 4, 2012
Before you vote Tuesday, check the rulings

Before you vote Tuesday, check the rulings

By Tim Murphy • September 9, 2012
It's True! We're two years old!

It's True! We're two years old!

By Tim Murphy • June 25, 2012
The Rhode Island pension debate: Truth is in short supply

The Rhode Island pension debate: Truth is in short supply

By Tim Murphy • November 17, 2011
Mailbag: 'Change your name to PolitiOpinion'

Mailbag: 'Change your name to PolitiOpinion'

By Tim Murphy • November 8, 2011