Examples (misinformation, hoaxes, conspiracy theories)

Here we will share examples of misinformation and disinformation, such as hoaxes, conspiracy theories, and more.

By News Literacy Project

News Literacy Project
Nancy Pelosi
PolitiFact | Pelosi is still speaker of the House. Viral video shows standard pro tempore procedure
politifact.com
Nancy Pelosi was re-elected speaker of the House for the 117th Congress on Jan. 3. Despite a shrinking Democratic House majority, Pelosi won 216 votes …
5 days ago
News Literacy Project
Facebook
Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show Crowds Assembling in D.C. January 5, 2021, Ahead Of Demonstration Supporting Trump's Attempt
leadstories.com - Dean Miller
Not 2021 Does this photo show crowds thronging the streets of Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021, a day ahead of when supporters of Donald Trump …
Jan 10
News Literacy Project
Disability
Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Protesters in Wheelchairs Being Removed From Capitol Building During January 6, 2021 Events
leadstories.com - Maarten Schenk
2017 Protest Does a viral video show disabled people being forcibly removed from the Capitol by police and/or security during the January 6, 2021 …
Jan 6
News Literacy Project
U.S. Politics
Does Photo Show 2 Women Saving Electoral Votes During Capitol Siege?
snopes.com - Snopes
After rioters who opposed the 2020 presidential election results stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the internet experienced a social media …
Jan 7
News Literacy Project
Law Enforcement
PolitiFact | Ask PolitiFact: Did Capitol Police let mob of Trump supporters in?
politifact.com
If Your Time is short Question: "Did Capitol Police let a mob of Trump supporters into the building?" We didn’t find evidence of that. Instead, we …
5 days ago