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David Gilmour


David Gilmour is a reporter who specializes in national politics, internet culture, and technology.

John Draper 'Cap'n Crunch' interview

Hacking pioneer John Draper responds to sexual assault allegations [Updated]

Draper denies sexual assault claims but says he may have been aroused during 'energy workouts.'

On Nov 20, 2017 by David Gilmour

Beyond the Little Blue Box

How Captain Crunch built the blue box that fascinated Steve Jobs

Be the first to read part of Draper's brand new biography.

On Oct 28, 2017 by David Gilmour

Illustration of John Draper (also known as Captain Crunch) using a rotary telephone.

Meet John Draper, the hacker who inspired Apple’s founders

The notorious phone phreak known as Captain Crunch is ready to move 'Beyond the Little Blue Box.'

On Oct 27, 2017 by David Gilmour

David Sheen shows slide of racist rally in Israel

Independent journalist faces daunting defamation lawsuit

The case could have a significant impact on the independent press in Israel.

On Sep 29, 2017 by David Gilmour

Laura Packard and Donald Trump

Woman with stage 4 cancer calls out Trump after he blocks her on Twitter

'We need someone that will stand up for us, rather than selling us out.'

On Sep 22, 2017 by David Gilmour

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Leonardo DiCaprio slams Trump for failing on climate change

The actor also pledged $20 million to climate change activist organisations.

On Sep 21, 2017 by David Gilmour

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The SEC just revealed it was hacked—a year ago

The Government Accountability Office had warned of SEC's vulnerabilities.

On Sep 21, 2017 by David Gilmour

Paul Manafort

Paul Manafort reportedly offered ‘private’ Trump briefings to close Putin ally

Manafort's spokesperson denies the meetings took place in the end.

On Sep 21, 2017 by David Gilmour

proud boys

Meet the Proud Boys, the pro-men, anti-masturbation enemy of ‘antifa’

For some, it's an edgy fraternity. For others, it's a recruiting ground for white nationalists.

On Sep 7, 2017 by David Gilmour

what is libertarianism

Libertarianism is not what you think

Libertarianism is about a lot more than weed legalization and hating on the federal reserve.

On Sep 3, 2017 by David Gilmour

Antifa logo with 4chan logo on flag

Fake ‘antifa’ campaign telling people to ‘punch white women’ is a 4chan hoax

The trolls successfully hijacked the #PunchANazi hashtag.

On Aug 24, 2017 by David Gilmour

Spy holding magnifying glass made into 'no' symbol

The Internet Party is crowdsourcing an anti-spying bill

The party is set to run in the country's general election in September.

On Aug 19, 2017 by David Gilmour

8chan logo pattern

8chan trolls dox @YesYoureRacist, the Twitter account doxing neo-Nazis

@YesYoureRacist's efforts went viral after Charlottesville.

On Aug 15, 2017 by David Gilmour

Four hands drawing pursuance diagrams on whiteboard

Meet the Pursuance Project, Barrett Brown’s new platform for underground democracy

Brown has a radical new vision for journalism and activism in the internet era.

On Aug 12, 2017 by David Gilmour

Lauren Souther and Antifa Protesters

How Patreon stepped into a war between Antifa and the alt-right

Money and politics are an explosive combination.

On Aug 8, 2017 by David Gilmour