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Nicholas White


Nicholas White is the founder and editor in chief of the Daily Dot. His work has appeared in Wired, PBS, the Associated Press and elsewhere, and his reporting has been honored for excellence in journalism by the Associated Press.

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Dot Dot Dot: Step away from that kitten!

Is the Internet getting nicer as it gets older?

On Jan 17, 2013 by Nicholas White

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The Internet in 2012: Our finest dreams and worst nightmares

The Internet in 2012 showed us the best and the worst of human nature, from Violentacrez and the bronies, to a wellspring of political ideas and outpourings of support and generousity.  

On Jan 3, 2013 by Nicholas White

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How you can help Sandy Hook Elementary School

The Daily Dot has partnered with CrowdTilt to raise money for essential school and office supplies for the teachers and staff of the Sandy Hook Elementary School.

On Dec 21, 2012 by Nicholas White

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Dot Dot Dot: Deck the halls with a little Internet holiday cheer

How the Internet is celebrating the holidays this year. 

On Dec 21, 2012 by Nicholas White

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Dot Dot Dot: How the Internet changed sex

Internet porn has become something we all have in common.

On Dec 13, 2012 by Nicholas White

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Dot Dot Dot: How will the Internet govern itself?

It's the early (yet critical) days of figuring out how to govern—and legislate—the Internet. 

On Dec 6, 2012 by Nicholas White

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Dot Dot Dot: The Internet’s sexual revolution

Is Hunter Moore this generation’s Larry Flynt?

On Nov 29, 2012 by Nicholas White

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Dot Dot Dot: When the Internet goes to war

The current conflict in Israel is being fought on three fronts, and two of them are online. 

On Nov 22, 2012 by Nicholas White

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How to be a hero in the battle of the sexes

Nicholas White considers the identity politics unfolding online these days. 

On Nov 15, 2012 by Nicholas White

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Dot Dot Dot: The Internet Rocks the Vote

Social media is helping us share the civic camaraderie of voting and making the world of politics a better place. 

On Nov 8, 2012 by Nicholas White

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Dot Dot Dot: How the hurricane hit the Internet

How the hurricane hit the Internet (like a streaker in the wind).

On Nov 1, 2012 by Nicholas White

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Dot Dot Dot: The evolution of Opinion

Why we're launching an Opinion section (in short, for the greater good of humankind).

On Oct 25, 2012 by Nicholas White

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Dot Dot Dot: The doxing mirror

Online trolls can hide behind pseudonyms—until they're exposed, anyway—but can you really separate an online identity from your "real life?" 

On Oct 18, 2012 by Nicholas White

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Dot Dot Dot: The Internet is stranger than fiction

If what happens in World of Warcraft is real to someone, it's worth covering.

On Oct 11, 2012 by Nicholas White

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Dot Dot Dot: The new narrative of the presidential race

The first presidential debate might have finally changed the nature of online discussions about President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. 

On Oct 4, 2012 by Nicholas White