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David Covucci


David Covucci is the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications. He is particularly interested in hearing any tips you have. Reach out at dcovucci@thedailydot.com.

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Deplatformed: Conservatives think a Chevy ad shows they are ‘winning the culture war’ 

The ad is going viral in conservative circles as proof that wokeness doesn’t sell. 

On Dec 8, 2023 by David Covucci

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Vivek Ramaswamy claims ‘Great Replacement’ theory real, Jan. 6 an ‘inside job’

Vivek Ramaswamy made a number of conspiratorial claims in a fiery tirade.

On Dec 6, 2023 by David Covucci

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Nikki Haley called ‘more fascist than Biden’ by Vivek Ramaswamy for suggesting ban on anonymous accounts

DeSantis jumped in to attack Haley, too.

On Dec 6, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘I will tell my grandchildren’: Ron DeSantis’ fans thrilled he waved ‘poop map’ in Gavin Newsom’s face

It's a map of poop.

On Dec 1, 2023 by David Covucci

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Deplatformed: Pepes want Conor McGregor and MAGA goes MIGA

Plus: right-wingers think Kamala Harris is going to steal the election

On Dec 1, 2023 by David Covucci

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Henry Kissinger’s death is the moment the internet has been waiting for

If only it had happened on old Twitter.

On Nov 30, 2023 by David Covucci

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Deplatformed: 4channers are trying to freeze themselves to death

Plus: Elon Musk’s pizza pill, and more.

On Nov 24, 2023 by David Covucci

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Did a secret deal with Chinese hackers unearthed by the NSA get Sam Altman fired at OpenAI?

A conspiracy online is brewing about Altman's outing.

On Nov 20, 2023 by David Covucci

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Deplatformed: The Church of Gab

BlueSky may not be as political as some of the other X competitors, but this week a number of users were radicalized. 

On Nov 17, 2023 by David Covucci

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India is the future of the internet under authoritarians

The future of the authoritarian internet is on display in India.

On Nov 16, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘Thanking God her contract ended’: Everyone wants to know what happens to Tim Scott’s ‘girlfriend’ after he suspends presidential campaign

She had a very brief moment in the sun.

On Nov 13, 2023 by David Covucci

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Deplatformed: Nashville mayor slander

“Ohio descends into hell. Will suffer the consequences.”

On Nov 10, 2023 by David Covucci

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Nikki Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy ‘scum’ for bringing up daughter’s use of TikTok

The two have fueded in past debates.

On Nov 9, 2023 by David Covucci

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Steven Crowder, right-wingers pivot to white privilege argument after Nashville shooter manifesto doesn’t discuss gender

There doesn't seem to have anything to do with gender identity.

On Nov 6, 2023 by David Covucci

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Gettr is hot for AI Lauren Boebert

Would you sit next to her in a theater?

On Nov 3, 2023 by David Covucci

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