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Government
No, ‘pandemic treaty’ would not give WHO control over governments during a global health crisis
Health
No, Medicaid coverage is not coming to an end in July
Medicaid existed before the COVID-19 public health emergency and will exist after. But millions may lose coverage once the emergency ends.
Government
No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens
The U.S. government released a report in June 2021 about UFO sightings since 2004. The report was vague and of 144 incidents, the source of just one was identified.
Immigration
Yes, the U.S. government provides formula to migrant babies at the border, as required by law
The Flores Settlement Agreement, approved in 1997, requires the federal government to provide migrant children with food, water and other necessities.
SCOTUS
No, Supreme Court justices didn’t say the U.S. needs a ‘domestic supply of infants’ for adoption
The line in a leaked draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade wasn’t written by Alito and is actually a footnote referencing a 2008 CDC report on adoption.
Money
Yes, eligible Americans need to apply for a federal program to get discounted internet service
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers discounted internet service to low-income Americans. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.
Environment
Yes, cruise ships dump waste into the ocean
Cruise ships do dispose of waste into the ocean, but each ship must follow specific regulatory requirements when disposing of waste, according to the EPA.
Health
No, Tennessee did not ban Plan B emergency contraceptive
A viral tweet claimed a new law passed in Tennessee made it a crime to order emergency contraceptives. That’s false.
Health
Yes, the tobacco industry has targeted menthol cigarettes to minority groups
Advocates say the tobacco industry has unfairly targeted Black Americans and other minority groups through its menthol cigarette marketing practices.
Vaccines
No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS
Neither AIDS nor HIV can be spread through the COVID-19 vaccine.
SCOTUS
Yes, states can pass their own abortion laws if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Some states have passed laws banning or restricting access to abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned, while others have guaranteed the right to an abortion.
Joe Biden
Yes, Biden proposed full debt forgiveness for students of HBCUs and public colleges on the campaign trail
The proposal was limited to those making less than $125,000 per year. Biden promoted it as early as April 2020 and referenced it sparingly throughout the campaign.
Health
No, Medicaid coverage is not coming to an end in July
Medicaid existed before the COVID-19 public health emergency and will exist after. But millions may lose coverage once the emergency ends.
Government
No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens
The U.S. government released a report in June 2021 about UFO sightings since 2004. The report was vague and of 144 incidents, the source of just one was identified.
Immigration
Yes, the U.S. government provides formula to migrant babies at the border, as required by law
The Flores Settlement Agreement, approved in 1997, requires the federal government to provide migrant children with food, water and other necessities.
SCOTUS
No, Supreme Court justices didn’t say the U.S. needs a ‘domestic supply of infants’ for adoption
The line in a leaked draft opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade wasn’t written by Alito and is actually a footnote referencing a 2008 CDC report on adoption.
Money
Yes, eligible Americans need to apply for a federal program to get discounted internet service
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers discounted internet service to low-income Americans. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.
Environment
Yes, cruise ships dump waste into the ocean
Cruise ships do dispose of waste into the ocean, but each ship must follow specific regulatory requirements when disposing of waste, according to the EPA.
Health
No, Tennessee did not ban Plan B emergency contraceptive
A viral tweet claimed a new law passed in Tennessee made it a crime to order emergency contraceptives. That’s false.
Health
Yes, the tobacco industry has targeted menthol cigarettes to minority groups
Advocates say the tobacco industry has unfairly targeted Black Americans and other minority groups through its menthol cigarette marketing practices.
Vaccines
No, the COVID-19 vaccine does not cause AIDS
Neither AIDS nor HIV can be spread through the COVID-19 vaccine.
SCOTUS
Yes, states can pass their own abortion laws if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Some states have passed laws banning or restricting access to abortions if Roe v. Wade is overturned, while others have guaranteed the right to an abortion.
Joe Biden
Yes, Biden proposed full debt forgiveness for students of HBCUs and public colleges on the campaign trail
The proposal was limited to those making less than $125,000 per year. Biden promoted it as early as April 2020 and referenced it sparingly throughout the campaign.
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