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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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Rep. John Lewis’s books sell out on Amazon following Donald Trump’s Twitter attacks

The civil rights icon's supporters are snapping up his books.

On Jan 15, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Reince Priebus defends proposal to move White House press corps, blasts Rep. John Lewis

Incoming White House chief-of-staff Reince Priebus appeared on ABC News Sunday morning.

On Jan 15, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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The Trump inauguration, or the return of ‘The Twilight Zone’?

A Scottish TV critic lampooned the Trump inauguration as the return of the classic TV series.

On Jan 15, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg pens response to little girl’s RBG superhero costume

'You look just like me!'

On Jan 8, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Twitter suspends pharma troll Martin Shkreli for harassing Teen Vogue writer

Shkreli still could appeal his suspension.

On Jan 8, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Sean Hannity gets fooled by troll Trump account, says ‘Amen’ to making Russia great again

This is not a good look.

On Jan 8, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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A news anchor’s ‘Alexa’ remark ordered unwanted dollhouses for Amazon Echo owners

Alexa, ignore what the newsman is saying.

On Jan 8, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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Barack Obama said he underestimated how much fake news could impact 2016 election

Obama also talked about Donald Trump's Twitter account.

On Jan 8, 2017 by Chris Tognotti

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University of Minnesota football team ends boycott over players’ sexual assault allegations

This happened after reading the university's report on the alleged sexual assault.

On Dec 18, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Watch a brake rotor explode violently when pushed past its limit

'Holy f*****g s**t.'

On Dec 18, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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John McCain calls Russian hacking an effort to ‘destroy democracy’

Republican and Democratic politicians both had their say Sunday.

On Dec 18, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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The top 10 TED talks of 2016

For all your TED talk needs.

On Dec 18, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Teen Vogue accuses Trump of gaslighting America in ‘scorched-earth op-ed’

It does not disappoint.

On Dec 12, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Neo-nazi alt-right leader Richard Spencer is back on Twitter, and now he’s verified

He was originally banned on a technicality.

On Dec 11, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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‘Justice League 2’ reportedly pushed back so director Zack Snyder can direct 2 other films

'Justice League' fans will just have to wait.

On Dec 11, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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