The intersection of the internet and the state.

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Christian group blames satanists for Twitter poll results

If you didn't want people who disagree with you to vote, why host a poll at all?

On Feb 18, 2020 by Siobhan Ball

Ring Two Factor Authentication Mandatory

Ring finally makes two-factor authentication mandatory after series of hacks

Ring has faced a torrent of criticism in recent months.

On Feb 18, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Mark Zuckerberg Facebook Regulation

Zuckerberg says he supports 1 bill in Congress that would regulate Facebook

Regulation over big tech has been a hot topic recently.

On Feb 17, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Videos out of China allegedly related to coronavirus

Viral video purports to show doctors with guns amid coronavirus outbreak

Those sharing the video claim Chinese doctors are shooting coronavirus-infected people.

On Feb 15, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

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Russian YouTubers pretend to be Greta Thunberg, share alleged prank call with Bernie Sanders

‘Thunberg’ says she wants Billie Eilish and Kanye West to collab for a pro-Sanders song, an idea he calls ‘terrific.’

On Feb 15, 2020 by Eilish O'Sullivan

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YouTube permanently suspends white nationalist Nick Fuentes

The account was removed for repeated violations of YouTube's hate speech policy.

On Feb 14, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

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Former tech writer arrested on pedophile charges claims he’s ‘age-playing’ vigilante

Bright claims he was playing pretend.

On Feb 14, 2020 by Claire Goforth

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People are shook to discover Columbine stans are a thing

'I just discovered the Columbine fandom and I… deadass don't know how to do respond.'

On Feb 13, 2020 by Felix Kalvesmaki

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Senators introduce facial recognition bill proposing moratorium on government use

Groups have been calling for an outright ban on government use of facial recognition technology.

On Feb 13, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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You haven’t seen the last of us, vows Yang Gang

Andrew Yang may be out, but his squad is still very much online.

On Feb 12, 2020 by Claire Goforth

Bernie Sanders Chevy Chase Politico Illustration

This Bernie Sanders graphic is making everyone think Chevy Chase won New Hampshire

A lot of people think the resemblance is striking.

On Feb 12, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

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‘My Hero Academia’ accused of celebrating fascism

Its characters share birthdays with fascist figures.

On Feb 11, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

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Trump tweets ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ clip. But did he miss the joke?

Larry David isn't exactly a fan.

On Feb 11, 2020 by Ignacio Martinez

CIA Crypto AG

The CIA was secretly in control of an encrypted software sold to foreign governments

The company was liquidated in 2018.

On Feb 11, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Bernie Sanders looking up at the sky

New Bernie Sanders meme takes his musings to a whole new level

There were no shortage of ideas. 

On Feb 11, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio