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Who is Michael Bloomberg? A bio of the Democratic presidential candidate

Who is Michael Bloomberg? A bio of the Democratic presidential candidate

By Tom Kertscher • December 3, 2019
Did Elizabeth Warren lose a teaching job because she was pregnant?

Did Elizabeth Warren lose a teaching job because she was pregnant?

By Tom Kertscher • October 9, 2019
Donald Trump’s complaints about light bulbs, fact-checked

Donald Trump’s complaints about light bulbs, fact-checked

By Tom Kertscher • September 16, 2019
Despite Trump remarks on El Paso and Dayton, it's a weak link between video games, mass shootings

Despite Trump remarks on El Paso and Dayton, it's a weak link between video games, mass shootings

By Tom Kertscher • August 6, 2019
Thinking small: Why Bernie Sanders and other 2020 candidates seek low-dollar campaign contributions

Thinking small: Why Bernie Sanders and other 2020 candidates seek low-dollar campaign contributions

By Tom Kertscher • July 15, 2019
What we know from the Truth-O-Meter about Gov.-elect Tony Evers

What we know from the Truth-O-Meter about Gov.-elect Tony Evers

By Tom Kertscher • January 4, 2019
High 5 -- our most-clicked in December

High 5 -- our most-clicked in December

By Tom Kertscher • January 2, 2019
As he prepares to leave office, Scott Walker's record on the Truth-O-Meter

As he prepares to leave office, Scott Walker's record on the Truth-O-Meter

By Tom Kertscher • December 28, 2018
Scorecard on how many campaign promises Scott Walker kept

Scorecard on how many campaign promises Scott Walker kept

By Tom Kertscher • December 21, 2018
Most viewed 2018 fact checks by PolitiFact Wisconsin

Most viewed 2018 fact checks by PolitiFact Wisconsin

By Tom Kertscher • December 20, 2018
Wisconsin's newly signed lame-duck legislation: What to know

Wisconsin's newly signed lame-duck legislation: What to know

By Tom Kertscher • December 14, 2018
2018 Lie of the Year: Slams after Parkland shooting

2018 Lie of the Year: Slams after Parkland shooting

By Tom Kertscher • December 12, 2018
2018 Lie of the Year: Smears after Parkland shooting

2018 Lie of the Year: Smears after Parkland shooting

By Tom Kertscher • December 11, 2018
In the wake of nation's latest mass shooting, what we know about guns from five fact-checks

In the wake of nation's latest mass shooting, what we know about guns from five fact-checks

By D.L. Davis • November 9, 2018
Fact-checking Donald Trump's rally speech in Wisconsin

Fact-checking Donald Trump's rally speech in Wisconsin

By Tom Kertscher • October 25, 2018
Video from our forum: PolitiFact Wisconsin explains how our election fact-checking works

Video from our forum: PolitiFact Wisconsin explains how our election fact-checking works

By Tom Kertscher • October 23, 2018
Ahead of Wisconsin visit, Donald Trump on the Truth-O-Meter

Ahead of Wisconsin visit, Donald Trump on the Truth-O-Meter

By Tom Kertscher • October 22, 2018
Before their first debate, fact checking Scott Walker and Tony Evers in the governor's race

Before their first debate, fact checking Scott Walker and Tony Evers in the governor's race

By Tom Kertscher • October 16, 2018
Fact checking Tammy Baldwin and Leah Vukmir in first Senate debate

Fact checking Tammy Baldwin and Leah Vukmir in first Senate debate

By Tom Kertscher • October 9, 2018
Fact checking Tammy Baldwin, Leah Vukmir ahead of their first debate

Fact checking Tammy Baldwin, Leah Vukmir ahead of their first debate

By Tom Kertscher • October 7, 2018