NYPD is refusing to comply with NYC’s new surveillance tech laws

The NYPD filed vague reports about its surveillance tech, bucking requirements under a new law.

On Mar 30, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

After breathlessly hyping TikTok ban, Republicans turn on RESTRICT Act

Sen. Lindsey Graham is the latest Republican to say he doesn’t support the bill.

On Mar 30, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

A fake quote from a parent of a victim of the Nashville shooting went viral—with help from Twitter Blue

A verified Twitter user posted a fake screenshot from a Nashville news stations that included a threat of violence against trans people.

On Mar 29, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

‘Management said to continue working’: Starbucks workers walk out after busted mobile ordering system causes chaos

Workers at a Long Island Starbucks walked out after their mobile ordering system broke.

On Mar 29, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

The ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’ panic is a blatant attempt to stoke fear by the far-right

Right-wing commentators are mad there’s a protest for trans rights coming up.

On Mar 28, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

‘I think I reported 7 or 8’: Woman trawls conservative dating stuff the Right Stuff to find Jan. 6 rioters, report to FBI

‘I started screenshotting their profiles, matching, asking their last name, and then sending their information to the FBI.’

On Mar 28, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

An old 4chan meme gets new transphobic spin in wake of Nashville mass shooting (updated)

The popular 4chan mass shooting meme got a new spin today.

On Mar 27, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

Chipotle will have to tell employees it screwed up by shutting down a store that was unionizing

The company settled a lawsuit alleging it closed a store to retaliate against a union vote.

On Mar 27, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

TikTok’s future uncertain after CEO testifies in marathon congressional hearing

Lawmakers asked about data privacy, user safety, and TikTok’s connections to the Chinese government.

On Mar 23, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

MAGA candidate thinks Biden is trying to intimidate her with extra TSA screenings

Ceci Truman said she was ‘treated like a criminal.’

On Mar 22, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

“AI is absolutely cooking’: Trump wasn’t arrested today, but these computer-generated images sure make it look like he was

The images that show Trump being swarmed and tackled are fake.

On Mar 21, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

Moderators in Africa win victory over Meta, as layoffs temporarily blocked

Moderators worked for a third-party contractors and alleged unlawful conditions.

On Mar 21, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

Even Fox News hosts are shocked by Trump going after Ron DeSantis’ sexuality

The former President said DeSantis could face sexual assault allegations from ‘possibly a man!’

On Mar 20, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

‘If you can’t reap, don’t sow’: Libs of TikTok reading canceled after bookstore says it received threats

People noted there was some irony there.

On Mar 20, 2023 by Jacob Seitz

TikTokers don’t blame Biden, Congress, or China for a potential ban—they’re mad at Mark Zuckerberg

Users on the app speculated that Meta’s lobbying efforts contributed to a proposed TikTok ban.

On Mar 16, 2023 by Jacob Seitz