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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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Chuck E. Cheese recycles pizza is the conspiracy theory that won’t die

Brenden Gallagher is a politics reporter and cultural commentator. His work has been published by Motherboard, Complex, and VH1. He’s the co-founder of Beer Money Films, an indie production company. Based in Los Angeles, he works in television drama as a writers assistant.

Brenden Gallagher

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David Gilmour is a reporter who specializes in national politics, internet culture, and technology.

David Gilmour

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Fans rage at pro-Trump radio host Bill Mitchell over fundraising ‘scam’

Samira Sadeque is a New York-based journalist reporting on immigration, sexual violence, and mental health, and will sometimes write about memes and dinosaurs too. Her work also appears in Reuters, NPR, and NBC among other publications. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School, and her work has been nominated for SAJA awards. Follow: @Samideque

Samira Sadeque

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ICE deported a Detroit man who came to the U.S. as a baby. He died in Iraq without insulin

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

Mikael Thalen

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No, the Norway mosque shooter did not post to 8chan before attack

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As India blocks internet, Instagram goes #RedForKashmir

Eilish O’Sullivan was the Daily Dot&#8217;s associate managing editor. Her work has appeared in Mashed, the Austin Chronicle, and the Daily Texan.

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Far-right teen threatens YouTube headquarters after account termination

Nahila Bonfiglio reports on geek culture and gaming. Her work has also appeared on KUT&#8217;s Texas Standard (Austin), KPAC-FM (San Antonio), and the Daily Texan.

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‘Gun girl’ Kaitlin Bennett claims a hotel employee stole $1,500 from her room

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The El Paso shooter’s alleged manifesto was posted on 8chan minutes before attack 

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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WTF was Donald Trump doing with his hand at last night’s rally?

Alex Dalbey is a writer and zinester currently living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They have written for The Daily Dot, Kill Screen, The Lingerie Addict, and Bullet Points.

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Kamala Harris’ weirdly specific student debt plan is getting roasted

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Did the Krassenstein bros exploit the Haitian disaster to get more followers online? (updated)

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Conspiracy theorists think John McAfee is posting drone footage of Jeffrey Epstein’s island on YouTube

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