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How a viral video about Somali daycares triggered federal action—in a system where belief comes first and proof comes later
Jan 6
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The Rumor Mill and the Propaganda Machine
The witch hunt after the Brown mass shooting, and why shamelessness pays
Dec 23, 2025
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Renee DiResta
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Transparency is Censorship
The EU fined X for transparency violations. Guess what happened next.
Dec 13, 2025
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Renee DiResta
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On the Internet No One Knows You’re a “MAGA patriot” in Lagos
On X's new location feature...
Nov 23, 2025
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Renee DiResta
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Source Wars and Bespoke Realities
Wikipedia, Grokipedia, and The Battle for Truth
Nov 16, 2025
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Renee DiResta
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Who was president in 2020?
On pressure, coercion, and confrontations with reality
Oct 9, 2025
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Renee DiResta
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No Clapping Allowed: A Social Media Free Speech Debate Without the Usual Theater
A chat about bots, business models, and the limits of neutrality online...with some very unique constraints.
Aug 12, 2025
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Renee DiResta
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The Gabbard Files: "Zombie Food" for the Feed
The “Files” genre thrives on speed, screenshots, and vibes. But Gabbard's claims collapse under minimal scrutiny.
Aug 11, 2025
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Renee DiResta
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