ernie-piper

Ernie Piper


Ernie Piper is an investigative journalist that writes about conspiracy theories, digital culture, and travel. He grew up in Alaska, lived in Istanbul for a long time, and now lives in London.

Julian assange over hearing protestors

Inside the courthouse as Julian Assange makes his final stand against U.S. extradition

Assange's odds of avoiding extradition are dwindling.

On Feb 21, 2024 by Ernie Piper

Motaz Azaiza wearing Press flak vest and helmet in ruins

A bombing in Gaza killed an influencer’s family—Instagram responded by suspending his account

Social media policies are being enforced unevenly, activists say.

On Oct 24, 2023 by Ernie Piper

google docs ai fears: woman speaking with caption 'How to download your Google Docs in one go' (l) hand holding phone with Google Docs on screen (c) hand pointing to laptop screen showing Google download with caption 'It's a thing that lets you download everything off your Google account that has ever been there, but we're just gonna go for Drive.' (r) worrying about

Why BookTok is freaking out over Google Docs

Google says the fears are unfounded.

On Aug 24, 2023 by Ernie Piper

Oliver Anthony singing into microphone outside (c) World Trade Center towers with blue sky (r)

Newfound right-wing country music celeb Oliver Anthony kept YouTube playlist with 9/11 truther videos

'Videos that make your noggin' get bigger' includes segments about Jews being involved in 9/11.

On Aug 15, 2023 by Ernie Piper

genspects secret anti trans agenda Info

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Focus relentlessly on under 25’: Leaked chats reveal influential gender-critical group’s plan to use children to push for bans on transitioning

Genspect's outward-facing policy does not match its inner language.

On Jul 25, 2023 by Ernie Piper

Archive of Our Own website homepage with Russian Flag overlay

‘World War III is going to be the silliest goose’: Did Russia take down fanfic site AO3 to protest Sweden joining NATO?

It's complicated.

On Jul 12, 2023 by Ernie Piper

Rogan O'Handley DC Draino speaking in front of white background

The Bud Light backlash is being led by a former Hollywood lawyer turned right-wing meme influencer

@DC_Draino is leading the anti-Anheuser-Busch movement.

On Apr 27, 2023 by Ernie Piper

Donald Trump in font of blue Twitter and Meta pattern background

How a left-wing conspiracy became a central talking point of Trump’s 2024 campaign

Before it was central to Republican politics, it was a far-left conspiracy.

On Feb 20, 2023 by Ernie Piper