Half True: What Politifact Got Wrong About the GOP and Critical Thinking

Fact checking the fact checkers

"...As exercises in "gotcha" journalism go, Politifact may be the most elaborate and well-researched. But once..."

Aug. 18, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cookin' The Facts

Activist takes swipe at Statesman's Politifact service

"...pro Harold Cook, his opinion of the Austin American-Statesman's Politifact enterprise isn't much higher. Cue one of the oddest..."

June 2, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: July 31

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...protections get a "possibly, maybe," Russia gets served, and PolitiFact gets skewy, as your AggreGAYtor goth-dances to Shriekback...."

July 31, 2013 Qmmunity Post

So Goes the Statesman

Daily paper awaits GateHouse revamp

"...Gallaga, sports writer Kevin Lyttle, photographer Ralph Barrera, and PolitiFact purveyor Gardner Selby. That fact-checking feature will continue with..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Pressley, Jackson, CapMetro, and more

How do you solve a problem like Laura?

"...these were paint chips. Nevertheless, also in the Statesman, Politifact Texas weighed in at length (“In Context: Laura Pressley’s..."

Nov. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Austin Leaders Move Forward With Homeless Aids

Homelessness: not a crime, not a picnic

"...did not walk back the falsehood until contacted by PolitiFact Texas for a July 5 story...."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...PolitiFact Called Out: Austin Reps. Eddie Rodriguez, Celia Israel, and..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature

Can Agree on One Thing

"...but at least puts the facts in proper perspective (www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2017/oct/06/newsweek/are-white-males-responsible-more-mass-shootings-an/). Can agree on one point, that it is mostly..."

Oct. 31, 2017 Postmarks

News Roundup: Barton Springs, the Eastside, and Science

Barton Springs reopens, while activists take sides on East Side Hotel

"...• Ask Dr. Science: After a Politifact report gave a “mostly false*”[*see correction below] ranking to..."

June 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Don’t Go Away Mad!

Zimmerman’s Immigrant Affairs nominee withdraws

"...laws.” In a press release, he pointed to a PolitiFact report confirming that states with fewer Hispanic legislators have..."

April 15, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Railroaded

Wayne Christian spreads gun control lie

"...smelter closure part of "radical attacks from the left." PolitiFact Florida may have rated Allen West's similar claims "pants..."

Dec. 4, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Ticker: March 29

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• After reading Politifact's rundown of Ted Cruz's truthiness, it's unclear if we..."

March 29, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Bill of the Week: Christmas Edition

Bohac wants some, er, Winter cheer in schools

"...can already do everything the bill proposes. In 2011, Politifact pretty thoroughly dismantled a claim by Gov. Rick Perry..."

Dec. 23, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Big Spenders for School Vouchers: Looking at some of..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...evidence of an increase in formula supplies, according to PolitiFact...."

May 20, 2022 News Feature

Gaming Takes Center Stage at SXSW with Reggie Fils-Aimé, Ninja

New round of speakers includes Jordan Peele's favorite composer

"...and music will be Michael Abels, in conversation with PolitiFact founder Bill Adair. Best known for his scores for..."

Dec. 7, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Roger Waters and Erin Lee Carr to Keynote SXSW 2020

Also appearing: Phoebe Robinson, 50 Cent & Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

"...Composer (Us, Get Out) Michael Abels in conversation with Politifact creator and professor Bill Adair (Making Film & Episodics)..."

Nov. 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Statesman Says Farewell to Longtime Staffers

The purge is on

"...and board member Alberta Phillips, transportation reporter Ben Wear, PolitiFact honcho Gardner Selby, fitness writer Pamela LeBlanc, sportswriter Kevin..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

The Luv Doc: Truth Tellin'

Being diplomatic isn't being deceptive; it's being thoughtful and caring

"...One thing I have always admired about my partner..."

March 16, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: A Mental Health Problem

We should all be deeply ashamed that we have let things go this far

"...America does have a mental health problem. We are..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Election Notes

Emptying out the dregs from this election

"...bond. Zim pointed to a Nov. 1 Austin American-Statesman Politifact "Mostly False" rating (contains an "element of truth" but..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Quote of the Week

"...– PolitiFact, awarding GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump a cumulative "Lie..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Column

Van de Putte, Patrick Square Off in Only Lt. Gov. Debate

Patrick sticks to right-wing rhetoric; says one debate enough

"...An opponent of the Texas DREAM Act, bipartisan legislation..."

Sept. 30, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

The AggreGAYtor: April 25

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...That Regnerus study keeps making the rounds. Thank goodness..."

April 25, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

News Ticker: August 27

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Turns out that Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst's claim..."

Aug. 27, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: July 12

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Texas has about a bazillion abortions. Sometimes. Kinda. The..."

July 12, 2013 Qmmunity Post

News Ticker: June 6

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Sen. Ted Cruz may embellish a bit when..."

June 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: April 8

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• Rhode Island becomes the latest state to become..."

April 8, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Texas Secession Petition

Yup, that's a real thing. White House must respond to sore losers

"...Statesman has gone so far as to repeat their Politifact claim that he wasn't actually backing secession, but we'd..."

Nov. 12, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'Snow Fun on Twitter

Political beef in 140 characters or less

"...as "@empowertexans". Already have your facts wrong. (get 'em Politifact!) I guess that means @EmpowerTexans are Longhorn fans since..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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