Aaron Sankin

Aaron Sankin is a former Senior Staff Writer at the Daily Dot who covered the intersection of politics, technology, online privacy, Twitter bots, and the role of dank memes in popular culture. He lives in Seattle, Washington. He joined the Center for Investigative Reporting in 2016.

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Mary Canty Merrill poses for a portrait at her home in Parker, Colorado on Wednesday, August 9, 2017.

How activists of color lose battles against Facebook’s moderator army

For activists of color, Facebook’s censorship is a baffling maze with no clear exit.

On Aug 18, 2017 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

Andrew Anglin wearing Make America Great Again hat in front of white brick wall

Where in the world is America’s leading neo-Nazi troll?

Infamous neo-Nazi Andrew Anglin says he’s in Nigeria. Is he?

On Jul 31, 2017 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

How an army of Twitter bots almost created a political pundit

This is how bots can dominate during presidential debates.

On Apr 9, 2017 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

A comprehensive list of sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump

‘I was so upset that he thought I was so insignificant that he could do that.’

On Oct 13, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

How the ‘Vagenda of Manocide’ meme turned into a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton

When life gives us vagendas, make vagendanade.

On Aug 25, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

This new site makes it easy for you to run for office

Getting started in the political process isn’t easy. That’s where RunForOffice.org comes in.

On Aug 19, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

The definitive ranking of Jeff Goldblum photos from a Facebook page that posts the same photo of Jeff Goldblum every day

Did your favorite make the top ten?

On Aug 17, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Internet Culture

Poll shows Donald Trump getting zero percent support among blacks in Ohio, Pennsylvania

‘I have a great relationship with the blacks. I’ve always had a great relationship with the blacks.’

On Jul 13, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

Pomplamoose’s Nataly Dawn is ready for her close-up

The Pomplamoose songstress helped built the blueprint for YouTube music stars.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Streaming

Dominique ‘Sonic Fox’ McLean is at the top of his game

The world’s greatest Mortal Kombat player is ready for his close-up.

On Dec 10, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

IRL

How a Twitter bot turned the 2016 election into a giant Pokémon battle

‘Donald Trump wants to battle!’

On Dec 9, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

How to destroy an American family

The Straters’ lives have been devastated by relentless cyberattacks. And there’s nothing they can do about it.

On Nov 24, 2015 by Aaron Sankin, William Turton

Tech

How to change your Social Security number if you get hacked

Diamonds may be forever, but your Social Security number isn’t.

On Jun 17, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

19 GIFs for winning any political argument on Facebook

No one wants to read your dumb political rant. GIF it instead.

On May 31, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

Tech

Meet Sonic, the anti-Comcast

Where protecting your privacy is the ‘right thing to do.’

On Apr 7, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

Tech