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

Mikael Thalen

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‘Is he actually crazy?’: The right-wing is on a mission to rehabilitate the QAnon Shaman’s reputation

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

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Deplatformed: Draft Scott Presler

Aneela Mirchandani is a San Francisco-based independent journalist. Follow her on X at @TheOddPost.

Aneela Mirchandani

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A QAnon podcaster raised $50,000 to file an amicus brief in Trump’s Supreme Court case—she plans to spend it on slime facials and slippers

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Jewish tunnel drama inspires QAnon believers to descend on New York City in search of underground trafficking centers

Marlon Ettinger writes about politics, crime, and culture.

Marlon Ettinger

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Alex Jones claims that he urged Mike Flynn to come out as ‘Q’

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QAnon promoter Ron Watkins’ foray into anti-woke AI is literally unusable (updated)

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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QAnon’s plans to seize control of the 2024 election failed spectacularly

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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QAnon influencer sued, forced to apologize for falsely branding man as ‘antifa’

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‘Good riddance’: Crowd cheers as QAnon influencer resigns from leadership post with local GOP

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

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After Facebook bans, trucker convoys protesting COVID restrictions flood far-right channels with plans to dox opponents

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Far-right conspiracy theorists think everyone catching Omicron is the key to ending the pandemic

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‘Children smuggled in underground tunnels for the enjoyment of demons’: DeSantis introduces anti-critical race theory bill alongside ‘QAnon follower’ and ‘Proud Boys backer’

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Controversial QAnon researcher suspended from Twitter over Joe Rogan ‘gimp’ comment

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

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