Deplatformed

Deplatformed is a weekly column that looks into the nether reaches of the internet—outside the big few that everyone already covers—to tell you the political discourse online. It runs on Thursdays in the Daily Dot’s web_crawlr newsletter. If you want to read this column before everyone else, sign up for the newsletter here.

Joe Biden(l), Pete Buttigieg(r)

Deplatformed: Biden’s Buttigieg gaffe won’t die

Biden seems to commit gaffes on an almost daily basis, but there's one clip that he just can't live down.

On May 10, 2024 by David Covucci

Trump 2020 flag(l), Someone wearing an fbi jacket(l)

Deplatformed: Is everyone on far-right sites a fed?

Just about every post on patriots.win devolves into the same accusations.

On May 3, 2024 by David Covucci

Donald Trump with Taco Bowl in front of Truth social graphics

Deplatformed: Inside Truth Social’s ‘authentic’ Mexican cuisine group

Welcome to “Authentic Mexican Recipes,” Truth Social’s home for… authentic Mexican recipes.

On Apr 26, 2024 by David Covucci

Back of Joe Biden's head(l+r), Front of Joe Biden(c)

Deplatformed: Biden’s mask off moment

What's the deal with Biden's supposed body double?

On Apr 19, 2024 by David Covucci

Kirsten Dunst with camera in front of qanon flag

Deplatformed: Patriots in control … of A24

Are the white hats finally running Hollywood?

On Apr 12, 2024 by David Covucci

Jack Black in front of heart background

Deplatformed: Jack Black: Would you?

Do women really want to get with Jack Black?

On Apr 5, 2024 by David Covucci

Cross on top of a mountain sending out a signal

Deplatformed: Inside the Nexus

We sat down with investigative journalist Steven Monacelli, who broke the news of an underground Christian nationalist network.

On Mar 22, 2024 by David Covucci

Homepage article image

Deplatformed: Clinton cannibal gangs

A popular conspiracy theorist tied the country’s collapse to the Clinton Foundation.

On Mar 15, 2024 by David Covucci

Jerry after dark looking tired(l+r), Caitlin Clark(c)

Deplatformed: Men can’t handle Caitlin Clark

According to men on the internet, Caitlin Clark's record-breaking season isn't all the impressive.

On Mar 8, 2024 by David Covucci

Gab app with pitchforks in front of it

Deplatformed: Gab base revolts

Gab, a website notorious for hating Jews, will now charge you to hate Jews.

On Mar 1, 2024 by David Covucci

Donald Trump over space force flag

Space Force Vindication

'Thank Trump for starting Space Force, otherwise you wouldn’t know what is going on in space.'

On Feb 23, 2024 by David Covucci

Vladimir Putin taking off watch

Putin’s Q Drop

Did Putin's watch send a secret message?

On Feb 16, 2024 by David Covucci

Scott Presler in front of american flag

Deplatformed: Draft Scott Presler

A grassroots movement is afoot to elect Scott Presler as RNC chair.

On Feb 9, 2024 by David Covucci

Border wall cracked in half with caution tape over it

Deplatformed: Critical immigration theory

The sequel to Critical Race Theory is supposedly on its way.

On Feb 2, 2024 by David Covucci

Deplatformed: Google knows what’s coming next

If you believe Google is omnipotent, Trump will make it through the election.

On Jan 26, 2024 by David Covucci