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Ask PolitiFact: What are the immigration rules for Canadians who enter the US without a visa?

Ask PolitiFact: What are the immigration rules for Canadians who enter the US without a visa?

By Maria Ramirez Uribe • November 4, 2022
PolitiFact answers reader questions about the midterms

PolitiFact answers reader questions about the midterms

By Jeff Cercone • October 19, 2022
Ask PolitiFact: Why were the recent COVID-19 boosters authorized before human trials were completed?

Ask PolitiFact: Why were the recent COVID-19 boosters authorized before human trials were completed?

By Andy Nguyen • September 13, 2022
Pregúntele a PolitiFact: ¿Qué pasa con la factura de electricidad de Puerto Rico?

Pregúntele a PolitiFact: ¿Qué pasa con la factura de electricidad de Puerto Rico?

By Nuria Diaz Muñoz • July 19, 2022
Ask PolitiFact: What can parents do if they can't find baby formula in stores?

Ask PolitiFact: What can parents do if they can't find baby formula in stores?

By Samantha Putterman • May 18, 2022
Should you worry about data from your period-tracking app being used against you?

Should you worry about data from your period-tracking app being used against you?

By Victoria Knight • May 12, 2022
Ask PolitiFact: What’s Ukraine’s history of trying to join NATO?

Ask PolitiFact: What’s Ukraine’s history of trying to join NATO?

By Bill McCarthy • April 14, 2022
PolitiFact’s checklist for thorough fact-checking

PolitiFact’s checklist for thorough fact-checking

By Angie Drobnic Holan • March 31, 2022
Ask PolitiFact: Did Vladimir Putin say that Russia would not target or harm Ukrainian civilians?

Ask PolitiFact: Did Vladimir Putin say that Russia would not target or harm Ukrainian civilians?

By Madison Czopek • March 21, 2022
Ask PolitiFact: Can Donald Trump run for president if indicted or convicted of a crime?

Ask PolitiFact: Can Donald Trump run for president if indicted or convicted of a crime?

By Amy Sherman • March 7, 2022
What happened when Ottawa police horses went into a crowd of protesters?

What happened when Ottawa police horses went into a crowd of protesters?

By Jeff Cercone • February 22, 2022
Ask KHN-Politifact: Is my cloth mask good enough? The 2022 edition

Ask KHN-Politifact: Is my cloth mask good enough? The 2022 edition

By Victoria Knight • January 12, 2022
Lie of the Year 2021: Readers' Choice Poll

Lie of the Year 2021: Readers' Choice Poll

By Josie Hollingsworth • December 7, 2021
Ask PolitiFact: Does the CDC lack data on reinfection of people with natural immunity to COVID-19?

Ask PolitiFact: Does the CDC lack data on reinfection of people with natural immunity to COVID-19?

By Gabrielle Settles • December 2, 2021
What’s known about claim that white supremacists shot at Ferguson, Mo., marchers

What’s known about claim that white supremacists shot at Ferguson, Mo., marchers

By Tom Kertscher • November 19, 2021
Image mocks a Tesla recharging with a generator. Here’s what it doesn’t show.

Image mocks a Tesla recharging with a generator. Here’s what it doesn’t show.

By Tom Kertscher • November 12, 2021
Ask KHN-PolitiFact: Is my cloth mask good enough to face the delta variant?

Ask KHN-PolitiFact: Is my cloth mask good enough to face the delta variant?

By Amanda Michelle Gomez • September 20, 2021
Ask PolitiFact: Is Florida’s current COVID-19 case spike a result of seasonality?

Ask PolitiFact: Is Florida’s current COVID-19 case spike a result of seasonality?

By Miriam Valverde • August 18, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy: Why scientists and doctors say it's safe

COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy: Why scientists and doctors say it's safe

By Bill McCarthy • August 16, 2021
Ask PolitiFact: Why is the COVID-19 vaccine not among required school vaccinations?

Ask PolitiFact: Why is the COVID-19 vaccine not among required school vaccinations?

By Amy Sherman • August 16, 2021