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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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Bernie Sanders is likely the most popular politician in America

The Bern has never felt so good.

On Sep 19, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech
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How a telecom-backed law and a recent court decision conspired to give a small North Carolina city infinitely worse internet

Feels like we only go backwards.

On Sep 17, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech
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Malicious Pokémon Go app downloaded half a million times before removal

It's like hatching a Pidgey from a 10k egg.

On Sep 15, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech
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5 cybersecurity certifications that could boost your career

Have cyber, will travel.

On Sep 15, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech
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This Snowden-approved cybersecurity company wants to build a better Slack

'How do we build a tool that lets me have the same experience I would have if I were in a room in person?'

On Sep 14, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech
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Pepe for president, A pardon for Snowden, Encryption debate goes dark: ICYMI

Important news you may have missed for Tuesday, Sept. 13.

On Sep 13, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech
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Study finds politically marginalized groups around the world are being systematically cut off from internet access

Those who need internet access the most are the least likely get it.

On Sep 11, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

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Facebook Trending Topics promotes 9/11 conspiracy theory

Trending Topics was an inside job.

On Sep 9, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech
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Inside the twisted campaign that’s putting Trump ads on Pornhub

Surprise!

On Sep 9, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech
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Dan Carlin, Aleppo?, The end of #AirbnbWhileBlack: ICYMI

Important news you may have missed on Thursday, Sept. 8.

On Sep 8, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech
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‘Hardcore History’ host Dan Carlin dissects the ‘grand karmic joke’ of Donald Trump

In this extensive interview, Carlin discusses revolution, the media, Hillary Clinton and, of course, Trump.

On Sep 8, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech
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Government hacks, Jill Stein vandalism, #BlackLivesMatter activist found dead: ICYMI

Important news you may have missed on Wednesday, Sept. 7.

On Sep 7, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech
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If Pepe wants to run for president, the FEC needs him to prove he’s real

Don't blame me, I voted for Dat Boi.

On Sep 6, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Internet Culture
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Colin Kaepernick should be ashamed of himself

Kaepernick has a right to speak his mind, just as I have a right to say what Kaepernick advocates is dangerous for America.

On Sep 5, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Internet Culture
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Someone is running Donald Trump ads on Pornhub

'I love Hispanics.'

On Sep 4, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Tech