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Elisa Shoenberger


Elisa Shoenberger is a writer and journalist in Chicago. She has written for the Boston Globe, Deadspin, SyFy, and other publications. She also writes regularly for Book Riot, Best Lawyers, Book and Paper Fairs Blog, and Streeterville News. She has worked in fundraising for over seven years.

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Indigenous TikTokers say they’ve been banned after speaking out against oil pipeline

TikTok has destroyed their reach at a critical time.

On Aug 4, 2021 by Elisa Shoenberger

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'No more stolen sisters' beadwork with 'I woke up to all of my stories about MMIW deleted. This is continuing in the silencing and erasure of Indigenous Women speaking to the violence we survive. You. Can't. Silence. Me.'

On a day to honor persons who disappeared, Indigenous activists found their Instagram stories gone

The site blames a bug.

On May 14, 2021 by Elisa Shoenberger

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TikTokers report losing 90% of their views after trolls flag their videos

Is TikTok's haphazard moderation system harming creators long-term?

On Apr 2, 2021 by Elisa Shoenberger

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Venmo is all about fast cash—unless you mention Syria

Venmo isn't making it easy to be a journalist in Syria.

On Mar 9, 2021 by Elisa Shoenberger

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crying man on knees, reaching out toward man in suit with Venmo logo for a head, who is walking away with a piggy bank and stack of bills

Venmo wants to be an all-in-one bank—will it protect you like one?

Don't put all your eggs in one Venmo basket.

On Feb 25, 2021 by Elisa Shoenberger

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The 10 most influential hashtags of the decade

In 2010, no one knew what hashtags were. By the end of the decade, they were changing the world.

On Dec 15, 2019 by Elisa Shoenberger

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PayPal and Venmo’s anti-terrorism regulations are causing headaches for average businesses

You are always at the mercy of PayPal and Venmo.

On Nov 11, 2019 by Elisa Shoenberger

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How cryptocurrency has become a force in philanthropy

It's not just for deep web purchases anymore.

On Jul 2, 2019 by Elisa Shoenberger

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