We've compiled a list of essential FactCheck.org reads about Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his remarks about vaccines, autism, Covid-19 and other topics.
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‘They’re Eating the Pets’ and FactCheck.org’s Other Whoppers of 2024
FactCheck.org rounded up its list of the biggest falsehoods of 2024, including claims from Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.
John Oliver Cites FactCheck.org on RFK’s False Claims About Vaccines and Autism
In his show "Last Week Tonight," comedian John Oliver cited FactCheck.org to debunk Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s misleading claims about autism.
FactCheck.org Wins Fourth Sigma Delta Chi Award
FactCheck.org Deputy Managing Editor Robert Farley has been awarded the Sigma Delta Chi Award for fact-checking claims made during the Biden impeachment investigation and inquiry.
APPC Celebrates 30 Years of Research and Engagement That Matter
The Annenberg Public Policy Center celebrated its 30th anniversary by honoring the work of its former postdoctoral and FactCheck.org fellows and opening a new Climate Communication division.
FactCheck.org Recaps a Dozen of the Year’s False and Misleading Whoppers
FactCheck.org has rounded up a dozen of the year's false and misleading claims, including remarks by President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Fact-checking Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on Vaccines, Autism, and Covid-19
In a new three-part series, FactCheck.org examines Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s false and misleading claims about vaccines, autism, Covid-19 and other health topics.
How to Increase Acceptance of an RSV Vaccine? Explain the FDA’s Vaccine Approval Process
People are more apt to recommend vaccination against RSV to a pregnant family member or friend, to protect the infant, if shown a chart of the FDA's rigorous approval process.
FactCheck.org Wins ‘People’s Voice Award’ Webby in News & Politics
FactCheck.org has won the People's Voice Award for News & Politics websites and mobile sites at the 2023 Webby Awards. This is FactCheck.org's 11th People's Voice honor and 21st Webby.
APPC Receives Support to Expand Model to Combat Deceptive Claims About Health
The Annenberg Public Policy Center has received support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to expand a new model for blunting the impact of deceptive claims about health.