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Is Bernie Sanders our most meme-able congressman?

Bernie might be our most relatable politician.

On Nov 20, 2023 by Katherine Huggins

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Is Israeli’s massive spyware industry scaring hackers away from helping Palestine?

The reasons have been attributed to numerous factors including politics to geography.

On Nov 17, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Deplatformed: The Church of Gab

BlueSky may not be as political as some of the other X competitors, but this week a number of users were radicalized. 

On Nov 17, 2023 by David Covucci

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X CEO says ‘everyone should STOP’ being racist and antisemitic on the site after Musk endorses anti-Jewish post

Will anyone listen?

On Nov 16, 2023 by Marlon Ettinger

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‘You are not Jewish you weirdo’: Richie Torres says he’s the last gay ‘Jew-ish’ member in Congress after George Santos announces he won’t run in 2024

Torres is not Jewish.

On Nov 16, 2023 by Marlon Ettinger

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Ransomware gang files SEC complaint over victim’s undisclosed breach

Ransomware gang files complaint with SEC complaining victim didn’t promptly announce breach

The cybercrime gang claims its victim 'has not fulfilled' their obligation to report the breach.

On Nov 16, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Activist groups blast lawmakers’ depiction of DNC protest calling for ceasefire in Gaza

'They spread misinformation about our nonviolent protest.'

On Nov 16, 2023 by Katherine Huggins

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George Santos won’t run for reelection after bombshell Ethics report reveals campaign funds spent on inappropriate online subscription services

Funds were used to 'make a $4,127.80 purchase at Hermes' as well.

On Nov 16, 2023 by Katherine Huggins

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‘By all means quit:’ Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro, Candace Owens viciously, publicly feud over Israel-Palestine conflict

'You have been acting unprofessional and emotionally unhinged for weeks now,' Owens said to Shapiro.

On Nov 16, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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‘Like everything he said was valid’: Why is TikTok suddenly here for Osama Bin Laden’s ‘Letter to America’

Rejecting the creation of Israel was a key topic raised in the letter.

On Nov 16, 2023 by Katherine Huggins

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India’s wanton internet shutdowns are cruel, capricious, and entirely ineffective

What happens when a burgeoning, connected society is thrust into the digital Stone Age?

On Nov 16, 2023 by Deborah Grey

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Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India in front of YouTube screens that read 'This video is not available in your country'

Muslims are being harassed, assaulted, and slaughtered by Hindu nationalists—and Indians aren’t allowed to watch

India is trying to erase evidence of its citizens' crimes.

On Nov 16, 2023 by Kaushik Raj

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India is the future of the internet under authoritarians

The future of the authoritarian internet is on display in India.

On Nov 16, 2023 by David Covucci

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WhatsApp’s 100 billion daily messages in India are all under the BJP’s watchful eye

The Indian government wants total access to WhatsApp.

On Nov 16, 2023 by Divya Chirayath

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Holiest Hindu pilgrimages are now training grounds for authoritarian AI algorithms

The massive crowds pilgrimages attract are being exploited.

On Nov 16, 2023 by Srishti Jaswal

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