In this LifeNews article, the outlet reports that a controversial liberal “fact-checker” has departed from one of the most prominent fact-checking organizations, drawing celebration from many conservatives who long argued the role was used to push partisan narratives rather than objective truth.
- Glenn Kessler, longtime “Fact Checker” columnist at The Washington Post, is leaving the paper after more than a decade in the role.
- Kessler became widely known for issuing “Pinocchio” ratings to politicians’ statements, a system critics said was frequently applied in a partisan way.
- Pro-life advocates and conservatives have long accused him of distorting or dismissing arguments against abortion while amplifying left-leaning talking points.
- Critics argued that his fact-checks often framed pro-life claims as misleading while overlooking or downplaying controversial statements from abortion supporters.
- The role of media “fact-checkers” has increasingly come under scrutiny as many Americans question whether such outlets act as neutral arbiters or political gatekeepers.
- Kessler’s departure is being interpreted by some commentators as symbolic of the declining credibility of legacy media institutions.
- The controversy highlights a broader debate about whether modern fact-checking operations have become ideological enforcement mechanisms rather than objective journalism.
Read the full story:
https://www.lifenews.com/2026/03/05/one-of-the-worst-liberal-fact-checkers-is-finally-gone/
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