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The Daily Dot

Mike Rothschild is a writer who specializes in researching and debunking conspiracy theories and fringe beliefs. He also writes about politics, history, and breaking news.

Mike Rothschild

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Why Resistance Twitter still wants to dig up Ivana Trump’s grave

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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‘The point was not to be censored’: Trump’s social media platform makes heavy-handed moderation choices, alienating his base

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‘That is not an official CIA account’: Trump’s social media platform is filled with fake government profiles

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

QAnon promoters are faking signs of support for the conspiracy theory on Trump’s Truth Social

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A TikTok troll is testing Truth Social’s appetite for free speech—and getting suspended for it

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

Don’t look back on Jan. 6. Look forward.

Rioters at the US Capitol January 6, 2021.

Far-right figures plan vigils across the country on Jan. 6 to honor accused insurrectionists

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Scammers posing as Melania Trump promote weight loss pill as COVID cure

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The beta for Trump’s ‘Truth Social’ gets located online yet again

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Metadata reveals insights into PowerPoint calling for Trump to overturn the 2020 election

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

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‘If you want to do that sh*t, go to Chick-fil-A’: Starbucks worker put on blast for making ‘right-wing’ video while at work

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QAnon believers think they saw many dead celebs at the JFK Jr. rally

Andrew Wyrich is the newsletter editor at the Daily Dot. He previously served as the deputy tech editor. Andrew has written for USA Today, NorthJersey.com, and other newspapers and websites. His work has been recognized by the Society of the Silurians, Investigative Reporters &amp; Editors (IRE), and the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).

Andrew Wyrich

Former President Donald Trump next to the logo for his upcoming social media app Truth Social.

In order to use Trump’s new social site, you can’t post like Trump

Trump’s new social media site collapses after trolls flood it before launch

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