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Claire Goforth


Claire Goforth is a staff writer at the Daily Dot covering all things politics and technology with a focus on the far right and conspiracy theories.

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  • gavin mayo and squiggles nft

    How accusations around a major NFT release sank it—and raised questions about an alleged NFT ‘ring’

    Tech

  • A man wearing a mask and carrying a flag.

    How fears of the ‘antifa apocalypse’ set the stage for QAnon

    Tech

  • Dancing baby with "The Lost History of the Internet" caption

    The many lives of the Dancing Baby, cyberspace’s first cringe meme

    Internet Culture

man touching rudy giuliani's back (l) giuliani laughing (r)

‘Tapped in passing’: Rudy Giuliani mocked for assault theatrics after video shows a ‘pat on the back’

'Rudy Giuliani farting COVID on Jenna Ellis was more of an assault than the pat on the back he got today.'

On Jun 27, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
letter blocks being turned by fingers Roe on top Wade on bottom

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Abortion is now illegal in 13 states—with many more to come.

On Jun 24, 2022 by Claire Goforth, Mikael Thalen

Tech

‘If you’re CCing somebody, that’s a direct act of violence’: Attorney explains the ‘art of war: corporate’

It's a how-to on weaponizing work email.

On Jun 23, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
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Newsletter: Do you read books at the bar?

Subscribe to 'Internet Insider' to get the daily scoop on internet culture.

On Jun 23, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich, Claire Goforth

Internet Culture IRL Tech
Eric Swalwell speaking into microphone (l) Marjorie Taylor Greene standing with arm up holding sign outside (r)

‘That’s the Democrat who had sex with a Chinese spy’: Marjorie Taylor Greene vs. Eric Swalwell feud escalates online

Death threats and he-said-she-said accusations fly on Twitter.

On Jun 23, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
Truth social logo over people with mouths taped shut

‘The point was not to be censored’: Trump’s social media platform makes heavy-handed moderation choices, alienating his base

Even pro-Trump talking points are disappearing from the site.

On Jun 23, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
Kyle Rittenhouse talking on jean blue/gray background

TikTokers say their For You page is serving them videos from Kyle Rittenhouse’s girlfriend

Rittenhouse's purported girlfriend has set her account to private.

On Jun 21, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
Steve King on right holding microphone over blurred American flag and olive green background with tweet by Steve King on left caption "I spent Juneteenth all day in the hot sun hoeing and pulling weeds and thinking about what it would have been like to have been a slave. At the end of the day, I thought about what it would be like to be an aborted baby. I got to see the sunrise and the sunset."

Man what is wrong with you’: Former GOP congressman says it’s better to be a slave than aborted because you get some nice sunsets

He obviously wanted to be trolled. Twitter obliged.

On Jun 21, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
Megyn Kelly reporting in Vatican City speaking near large group of people (l) Pope Francis speaking into microphone (c)Megyn Kelly reporting in Vatican City hand out speaking near large group of people (r)

‘Not unusual’: Even priests are dumping on Megyn Kelly’s big ‘scoop’ that the Pope may resign

'Wait, just got word that the Pope is Catholic.'

On Jun 21, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
men with weapons on porch preparing to breach door with "Greitens US SENATE" logo

‘Today we’re going RINO hunting’: GOP candidate’s ad urges people to hunt Republicans

If you don't get the metaphor, Greitens thinks you're 'lying or dumb.'

On Jun 20, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
Benny Johnson (l) Adam Schiff (r)

‘Schiff arrested yet?’: Far-right accidentally admits Capitol riot was an insurrection after Colbert crew news

The 'whataboutism' is strong.

On Jun 20, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
kitchen area with inset of review that reads "Really enjoyed my time here and would certainly stay again if I found myself in Vancouver for a few short days. -Alex June 2022" and iMessages that read "I have your picture, your name and your number. You have 48 hours to remove your reveiw or I'm hiring a private investigator to obtain your address and then the fun begins. You're blocked from messaging me at this number."

‘I have your picture, your name, and your number’: Professor says Airbnb host threatened to track her down over 4-star review

'You have 48 hours to remove your review or I'm hiring a private investigator to obtain your address and then the fun begins.'

On Jun 20, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
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‘Prepare to meet our lawyers’: Comedian’s satirical websites for prominent GOP lawmakers leave them seething

Toby Morton's GOP 'sycophant websites' include Rubio, Boebert, Stefanik—with more to come.

On Jun 17, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
ballot box with michigan flag

Lies, forgery, and voter suppression: Inside the ‘power grab’ ballot initiative inspired by Trump’s false election fraud claims

'They’re afraid of what it looks for multiracial organizing to be growing towards a more progressive future.'

On Jun 16, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
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Newsletter: Would you sign up for a ‘Squid Game’ game show?

Subscribe to 'Internet Insider' to get the daily scoop on internet culture.

On Jun 16, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich, Claire Goforth

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