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Snopes Debunker

Nov. 7, 2022

Today: Election rumors to look out for, that rumor about Dems trying to block civil rights amendments, and a quote commonly attributed to Mother Teresa
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The final stretch of 2022 midterm campaigns will no doubt inspire a deluge of online content with varying levels of authenticity or fact — be it memes, videos, photographs, or sensational tabloid headlines.

To guard against this specific type of misinformation, consider these trends that we've seen in the past after elections, specifically after the 2020 presidential race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Jessica Lee has more.

Did Dems Oppose 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments That Gave Freedom, Voting Rights to Slaves?

It's all but impossible to capture the complexities of history in a meme. Read Story.

Do US Southerners Paint Porch Ceilings Blue to Ward Off Ghosts?

Using blue paint on Southern homes allegedly originated with the Gullah community, the descendants of enslaved Africans in the South. Read Story.

Did Mother Teresa Say This About Raising Children?

Many "inspirational" internet quotes have been attributed to her. Read Story.

Here's What to Do if Your Vote is Challenged on Election Day

Nov. 8 is fast approaching. Know your rights as a voter. Read Story.

Was Suspect in Paul Pelosi Attack in the US Illegally?

David DePape, who is accused of severely injuring Paul Pelosi with a hammer, is a Canadian national. Read Story.

Staff Pick

Is This a Real Ad for Thanksgiving Stuffing in an Aerosol Can?

Sure it sounds easy, but it also sounds gross. Read Story.

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