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While others shut QAnon down, Facebook lets it thrive
Twitter’s QAnon announced this week isn’t likely to significantly hinder the conspiracy theory’s spread. That’s because there are dozens of incredibly prolific Facebook groups dedicated to QAnon, some that have more than 100,000 followers.QAnon followers believe that the world is run by a shadow government made up of an international who include liberals, entertainers and the so-called “deep state.” They are convinced that is trying to take down the cabal.They believe this because an anonymous online person—or persons; no one is sure—called “Q” tells them so. They also tend to read a lot...…Twitter’s QAnon announced this week isn’t likely to significantly hinder the conspiracy theory’s spread. That’s because there are dozens of incredibly prolific Facebook groups dedicated to QAnon, some that have more than 100,000 followers.QAnon followers believe that the world is run by a shadow government made up of an international who include liberals, entertainers and the so-called “deep state.” They are convinced that is trying to take down the cabal.They believe this because an anonymous online person—or persons; no one is sure—called “Q” tells them so. They also tend to read a lot...WW…
Tech reporter charged with soliciting child sex online
Warning: This article contains graphic sexual language.Tech reporter Peter Bright has been arrested for soliciting sex with children online. He was employed by Ars Technica until recently.A federal complaint alleges that Bright sought to molest a 7- and 9-year-old and met with an undercover agent for this purpose, at which point he was arrested. It also states that Bright claimed to be in a sexual relationship with an 11-year-old. He is currently being held without bail.According to the in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, an undercover FBI...…Warning: This article contains graphic sexual language.Tech reporter Peter Bright has been arrested for soliciting sex with children online. He was employed by Ars Technica until recently.A federal complaint alleges that Bright sought to molest a 7- and 9-year-old and met with an undercover agent for this purpose, at which point he was arrested. It also states that Bright claimed to be in a sexual relationship with an 11-year-old. He is currently being held without bail.According to the in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, an undercover FBI...WW…
The Federalist founder tweeted an anti-union joke. It's going to get him in trouble
The Federalist is being accused of unlawful labor practices over co-founder Ben Domenech’s tweet discouraging employees from unionizing.“FYI first one of you tries to unionize I swear I’ll send you back to the salt mine,” on the same day that amid negotiations to unionize.Domenech probably thought that this was a harmless, if tired, joke.There’s just one problem: Union-busting is illegal, as in line-in-the-sand illegal.Even if it’s “just a joke.”Someone subsequently filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleging that the tweet constituted an unfair labor...…The Federalist is being accused of unlawful labor practices over co-founder Ben Domenech’s tweet discouraging employees from unionizing.“FYI first one of you tries to unionize I swear I’ll send you back to the salt mine,” on the same day that amid negotiations to unionize.Domenech probably thought that this was a harmless, if tired, joke.There’s just one problem: Union-busting is illegal, as in line-in-the-sand illegal.Even if it’s “just a joke.”Someone subsequently filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleging that the tweet constituted an unfair labor...WW…
Ted Cruz tries to dunk on Gretchen Whitmer, self-owns so hard he has to delete his tweet
Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has become one of Republicans’ favorite targets. Many believe it’s because Whitmer is widely considered a potential running mate pick for former Vice President , the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.Sen. (R-Texas) tried and failed to join the pile-on party.Cruz on Sunday retweeted an article about a recent that allows fines of up to $1,000 for violating social distancing during the pandemic. The article included a photo of Whitmer doing a ceremonial signing while a group of people looked on.“As I count it,” Cruz complained, “that’s $11K...…Michigan’s Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has become one of Republicans’ favorite targets. Many believe it’s because Whitmer is widely considered a potential running mate pick for former Vice President , the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.Sen. (R-Texas) tried and failed to join the pile-on party.Cruz on Sunday retweeted an article about a recent that allows fines of up to $1,000 for violating social distancing during the pandemic. The article included a photo of Whitmer doing a ceremonial signing while a group of people looked on.“As I count it,” Cruz complained, “that’s $11K...WW…
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