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Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Plans On Homelessness And His Legal Authority

June 24, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Sasha Hupka

A TV ad supporting Gov. Gavin Newsom in the recall election claims the governor is “getting 65,000 homeless Californians into housing.” PolitiFact California found that’s a long-term goal, not something Newsom has accomplished.

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Yes, Gov. Gavin Newsom Has the Authority to Continue California’s State of Emergency, Legal Experts Say

June 22, 2021 | Sasha Hupka

A Facebook video stated on June 7, 2021: Gov. Gavin Newsom has “no power or authority” to extend the state of emergency in California because it expired “automatically” on May 6, 2020.

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Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Anthony Fauci’s Emails

June 11, 2021 | Chris Nichols

News outlets published some of Fauci’s emails after the federal government released them through a Freedom of Information Act request.

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Kamala Harris Gets It Mostly Right On Claim One-Third Of Small Businesses Shut Down During Pandemic

June 7, 2021 | Chris Nichols

A survey by the Small Business Roundtable and data tracked by Harvard University support Harris’ statement.

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Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Vice President Kamala Harris’ Claim On Small Business Closures

June 3, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Harris said one-third of all small businesses have closed during the pandemic. A Harvard University economic tracker and related surveys support her claim.

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Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Gov. Newsom’s Claim That California Has A $75 Billion Surplus

June 2, 2021 | Chris Nichols

The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office estimated the state's surplus is only $38 billion, noting it used a different definition than the governor.

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Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About If Businesses Can Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination

May 27, 2021 | Chris Nichols

Legal experts say businesses may need to make accommodations in some cases but are not barred from requiring proof of vaccination before entry.

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No, It Is Not Illegal For Businesses To Require Proof Of Vaccination

May 25, 2021 | Sasha Hupka

An Instagram post stated on May 18, 2021: “Businesses cannot legally ask for proof of vaccination and cannot deny entry based on vaccination status.”

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Demonstrators In Orange County Are Wrong: Children Are Not At Risk Of Lung Diseases From Wearing Face Masks

May 20, 2021 | Steven Rascón

Anti-mask flier from Facebook group related to an event in Orange County on Monday claims wearing face masks may cause pulmonary fibrosis and other health risks in children.

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Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines On Social Media

May 14, 2021 | Chris Nichols | Randol White

A recent study by the U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Plans On Homelessness And His Legal Authority

Yes, Gov. Gavin Newsom Has the Authority to Continue California’s State of Emergency, Legal Experts Say

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About Anthony Fauci’s Emails

Kamala Harris Gets It Mostly Right On Claim One-Third Of Small Businesses Shut Down During Pandemic

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Vice President Kamala Harris’ Claim On Small Business Closures

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Gov. Newsom’s Claim That California Has A $75 Billion Surplus

Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About If Businesses Can Require Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination

No, It Is Not Illegal For Businesses To Require Proof Of Vaccination

Demonstrators In Orange County Are Wrong: Children Are Not At Risk Of Lung Diseases From Wearing Face Masks

Can You Handle The Truth?: Fact-Checking Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines On Social Media

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