Which Kind of Gun is Used Most in School Shootings?
This meme implies “assault weapons” are a unique danger and threat in school shootings. But which guns are actually used most often?
The Misleading “35 Million People are Hungry” Statistic
This meme claims that 35 million people in the US are hungry. This is an inaccurate portrayal of the facts.
Are Windmills “Idiot Power”?
This meme claims that windmills take more energy to build than they will ever produce..
Did Minnesota’s Tax Increase Boost Their Economy?
This meme originally came from American’s Against the Republican Party, but was recently shared by other large pages like Patriotic Millionaires and The Other 98%. It claims that Minnesota raised taxes on the rich, raised the…
Are There Millions of Pus Cells In Milk?
This meme claims there are millions of “pus cells” in our milk, in addition to other toxins. What does the science say?
List of Mass Shootings Stopped by Armed Civilians
This meme claims that zero mass shootings were stopped by armed civilians in the last 30 years. By any reasonable measure this is false.
Are the Poorest Counties Republican?
This meme claims that 95% of the poorest counties and 80% of the poorest states are Republican. Are Republican strongholds responsible for the poorest areas?
The 2017 Memeys!
It’s time for the 2017 Memeys! Here are the awards for the best and worst memes of the year.
Who Is The Richest Senator?
This meme claims Mitch McConnell is the richest Senator and Kentucky is the poorest state.
What Is The Murder Rate If We Exclude Cities Like Chicago?
This meme claims that the US is 3rd in murders worldwide, but we’d be 4th from the bottom if we took out Chicago, Detroit, D.C. and New Orleans. It fails on both claims.