The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 04/22/2023 (Weekend Edition)

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MOSTLY TRUE	Claim via Social Media: Missouri’s attorney general has a website “where people can report trans individuals and the people who help them.” Politifact rating: Mostly True (On March 23, Missouri’s attorney general launched a webpage for people to submit a “complaint or concern about gender transition intervention” they have experienced or observed in the state. The attorney general issued an emergency rule April 13 restricting access to gender-affirming care. Critics are concerned the new tip line could be used to report identifying information about trans people and their health care providers to the state.) Yes, Missouri’s attorney general has a website for reporting concerns about trans health care
FALSE	Claim via Social Media: A bill passed by the Washington State Legislature allows the “government to take minor children away” from their parents if “they refuse to agree to gender transition surgery”? Lead Stories rating: False (The legislation has no provision for removing children from their parents if they don’t agree to gender affirmation surgery. The statute deals specifically with children who have run away from home.) Fact Check: Washington State Bill Does NOT Allow ‘Government To Take Minor Children Away From Parents If They Refuse To Agree To Gender Transition Surgery’
BLATANT LIE	Claim via Social Media: “Sperm is replaced completely by spike protein in ‘vaccinated'” AFP Fact Check rating: False (No evidence) Claims that Covid-19 vaccines destroy sperm cells are false
FALSE	(International: Philippines): Former President Marcos’ last will and testament left a 50-year time deposit that contained trillions of dollars’ worth of gold. Rappler rating: False FACT CHECK: Marcos didn’t have 50-year gold time deposit

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