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David Gilmour


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

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'Breakfast Club' video

‘Breakfast Club’ video smear against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez backfires

In raising the profile of the video, the trolls have won Ocasio-Cortez more fans.

On Jan 3, 2019 by David Gilmour

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Report: Documents reveal FBI launched new unit to investigate media leaks

The unit was reportedly set up in May 2018.

On Jan 2, 2019 by David Gilmour

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Montel Williams and Trump’s deputy press secretary are feuding over the border wall

Hogan Gidley didn’t take too kindly to being branded a college fratboy or Montel William's criticism of the president's border wall plans.

On Jan 2, 2019 by David Gilmour

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All Trump Jr. wants for his birthday is you to look at his ‘Bada$$’ Instagram

The 'bada$$' slideshow includes several images of Donald Trump Jr. on trophy hunting expeditions.

On Dec 31, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Government suggestion that workers should barter for rent during shutdown gets roasted

Around 420,000 federal employees across nine departments are currently on furlough because of a government shutdown triggered by border wall funding disputes.

On Dec 28, 2018 by David Gilmour

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WikiLeaks says it is locked out its official Twitter account

Supporters are also accusing Twitter of shadowbanning both @wikileaks and @wltaskforce, which were failing to appear in dropdown search results.

On Dec 20, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Barack Obama dresses as Santa to deliver gifts at children’s hospital

Obama can be seen passing out gifts and playing with excited children as he moves from ward to ward before delivering an address to hospital staff.

On Dec 20, 2018 by David Gilmour

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TikTok under scrutiny over violent neo-Nazi propaganda

TikTok hashtags included neo-Nazi slogan 1488 and #FreeDylannRoof, the white supremacist who killed nine black churchgoers in a Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015.

On Dec 19, 2018 by David Gilmour

wikileaks foia

U.K. police will have to disclose documents about WikiLeaks journalists

Police didn't confirm nor deny existence of the files after a FOIA request.

On Dec 18, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Conservatives rage at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘week of self-care’

Ocasio-Cortez, the Democrat conservatives love to hate, is taking time out for self-care.

On Dec 18, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Speech pathologist sues Texas school district for right to boycott Israel

She was fired after refusing to sign a mandatory pledge.

On Dec 17, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Nancy Pelosi’s coat is the meme the resistance needed

You'll be able to buy one in 2019.

On Dec 13, 2018 by David Gilmour

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White House frames fiery Oval Office meeting as ‘constructive dialogue’

'I've seen friends have that kind of constructive dialogue about 6 weeks before one of them files for divorce.'

On Dec 11, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Watch a British politician steal a ceremonial mace to halt Brexit proceedings

'Thankfully they haven’t locked me in the Tower of London.'

On Dec 10, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes suspended from YouTube

McInnes described the move as "part of a concerted effort to completely deplatform" him.

On Dec 10, 2018 by David Gilmour