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David Gilmour


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

Pete Buttigieg

Fake Buttigieg allegation the work of the far-right’s most inept trolls

Hunter Kelly’s identity and image were stolen by conservative political activists to push a fabricated smear campaign against 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg.

On Apr 30, 2019 by David Gilmour

Pete Buttigieg

Questions raised over Pete Buttigieg sexual assault allegation (updated)

Skeptics are calling for conservatives to pause before using the latest accusations about Pete Buttigieg, shared by fringe conspiracy sites, as political ammunition.

On Apr 29, 2019 by David Gilmour

Barrett Brown

Why Barrett Brown burned his National Magazine Award—and what he’s planning next

It came as a result of the Snowden archives getting shut down.

On Apr 22, 2019 by David Gilmour

Ilhan Omar

Conservatives attack Rep. Ilhan Omar over Notre Dame condolences

Conservatives became angry that Rep. Ilhan Omar did not acknowledge the religious significance as a Christian place of worship in her tweet.

On Apr 16, 2019 by David Gilmour

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Why Julian Assange’s extradition could take years—if it happens at all

Julian Assange's case will move through an exhaustive appeals process that may last years, and that's if Sweden doesn't issue a competing extradition request.

On Apr 12, 2019 by David Gilmour

wikileaks extortion

A Spanish gang tried to extort WikiLeaks with surveillance footage of Julian Assange

Extortionists demanded a pay off for the material, which included footage and audio of Julian Assange as well as private legal documents and communications.

On Apr 10, 2019 by David Gilmour

alex jones pepe the frog symbol of free speech

Alex Jones calls Pepe the Frog ‘a symbol of free speech’ in testimony

The artist who originally created Pepe is suing Jones.

On Apr 9, 2019 by David Gilmour

joe biden

Liberal conspiracy theory alleges Joe Biden’s accuser is a Russian agent

Alexandra Tara Reade came forward with allegations that Joe Biden inappropriately touched her on several occasions when she worked at his office in 1993.

On Apr 4, 2019 by David Gilmour

julian assange

Ecuador tries to blame Julian Assange for recent political turmoil

Critics have blasted the president for lying about Julian Assange and WikiLeaks to divert from allegations of corruption he faces.

On Apr 3, 2019 by David Gilmour

mar-a-lago

Chinese woman in possession of ‘malicious malware’ arrested at Mar-a-Lago

She had four cell phones, a laptop, and a pen drive with the malware.

On Apr 2, 2019 by David Gilmour

taylor swift

Taylor Swift stan account shocks Twitter by explaining recent jail time

The user behind the Taylor Swift parody account had just returned to Twitter after serving two months in prison for refusing to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.

On Apr 2, 2019 by David Gilmour

anti-antifa

Far-right groups branded anti-antifa in law enforcement report

The report is facing criticism for dismissively characterizing violent white supremacist groups and neo-Nazis as 'anti-antifa.'

On Apr 1, 2019 by David Gilmour

donna brazile

Trump supporters are abandoning Fox News over network’s latest hire

Trump supporters are using Donna Brazile as an excuse.

On Mar 21, 2019 by David Gilmour

john mccain

Trump maintains attack on late John McCain

The president won't let this one go.

On Mar 21, 2019 by David Gilmour

benny

Twitter blasts Benny Johnson over heinous Native American ‘socialist’ reservations take

Benny Johnson works as chief creative officer pro-Trump conservative student organization Talking Points USA.

On Mar 19, 2019 by David Gilmour