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Chris Tognotti


Chris Tognotti is a frequent contributor for the Daily Dot. He’s a news and current events writer based out of Berkeley, California, and a co-host of the podcast Now We Know. While he specializes in domestic politics and opinion writing, he’s also savvy on sports, video games, and film.

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How much does light pollution hurt your stargazing? This timelapse video tells the tale

The nighttime sky gets more and more beautiful.

On Feb 12, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Tim Cook wants a public initiative against fake news, says ‘it’s killing people’s minds’

But will Apple put its money where its mouth is?

On Feb 12, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

Tech
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The Education Department Twitter account quotes W.E.B. DeBois, and that’s not how it’s spelled

The Department of Education should have googled his name.

On Feb 11, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

Internet Culture
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Republicans react to Donald Trump’s moral equivalence on Russia, Vladimir Putin

When reminded Putin is a killer, Trump said, 'Our country's so innocent?'

On Feb 5, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Subway swastikas scrubbed away by New Yorkers in a stirring act of anti-racist teamwork

This was inspiring.

On Feb 5, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

IRL
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Trump addresses Putin, Iran, and his baseless voter fraud claims in pre-Super Bowl interview

Trump still thinks Putin should be respected.

On Feb 5, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show will reportedly include hundreds of drones

What will this look like?

On Feb 5, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

Tech
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Protests against Trump’s refugee ban sweep through D.C. and cities across America

They're happening all over.

On Jan 29, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

IRL
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Donald Trump just gave ex-Breitbart head Steve Bannon a major national security role

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has been demoted.

On Jan 29, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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An old tweet about ‘favorite travel memories’ from Trump Hotels draws fresh mockery

'Tell us your favorite travel memory.'

On Jan 29, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Why some are deciding to delete Uber after the refugee ban protests

Uber is being called a scab.

On Jan 29, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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A new Autopilot update for second-generation Tesla X, Tesla S cars is coming

The future is almost within reach.

On Jan 22, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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The internet mocks Sean Spicer for his press statement, turns him into a meme

What will the next 1,459 days hold for Spicer?

On Jan 22, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

Internet Culture
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Princess Leia was all over the Women’s March, and Mark Hamill was moved

'I know where she stood. You know where she stood.'

On Jan 22, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

Internet Culture
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Growing list of Democratic representatives plan to skip Trump’s inauguration

Two dozen representatives won't go, many of them citing Trump's attack against Rep. John Lewis.

On Jan 15, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

Tech