Make The Marketplace of Ideas Great Again: Combating Disinformation Will Take All Hands
Authoritarianism thrives in disinformation and cynicism, and when reality fails, our immune response to authoritarianism fails.
Category: Media
Lukashenko Crackdown Adds Airline Hijacking To List of Abuses
It appears that a high-profile critic of Belarus dictator Lukashenko was arrested off a flight that was diverted by a bogus bomb threat.
The Meme Comes To Life: Cuomo News Network Edition
Anchor Chris Cuomo “was inappropriate” to advise the comms team for his brother, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, CNN admitted
Is Tucker Carlson The Next Trump?
The idea that Tucker Carlson could win the fanatical devotion that characterizes many Trump supporters is ludicrous
Section 230 Challenge: Read It For Yourself
You’ve probably heard plenty about Section 230, but while politicians and commentators howl about it, have you actually ever read it?
Donald Trump To Remain Banned from Facebook
In a move sure to play right into the “Big Tech” debate, former President Donald Trump will remain blocked from Facebook
Unworthy Schemers, Demographics, and Nothing New Under The Sun
If you listen to them closely enough, the unworthy schemers always will tell you it is all about them. We should believe them when they do.
Respect My Authority!!!
Respect for (false) authority is a common logical fallacy that everyone who needs someone to trust them for something has to deal with.
Far Beyond Awareness: Autism and Acceptance
Awareness and acceptance: An avalanche of well-meaning words, both from those who take our side, and those who work at cross purposes to our very existence while claiming allegiance.
A Letter to the Editors: Freddie deBoer and Writing About Forgiveness
This was not some high-falutin’ celeb or windbag politician. Freddie deBoer was a friend. Maybe a friend we haven’t seen for a while, but still.
Justice Clarence Thomas’ Social Media Opinion: Read It For Yourself
Justice Clarence Thomas’ Social Media Opinion has been getting lots of play on social media, so read what he wrote for yourself:
Pepe Le Pew Is Not A Role Model
But at least Pepe Le Pew lays the issue of rape culture where it belongs, at the feet of men, rather than telling women it’s THEIR fault
Rep Matt Gaetz Had A No Good, Terrible, Very Bad Day
Three things happened in the world of Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL1) yesterday, so let us just lay them out in order and folks can decide for themselves
Owned On Facebook By My Mother: A Tribute
Let me tell you about being owned on Facebook by my mom, and I hope when I’m done I have adequately expressed my appreciation for her
Utah Strikes A Pose on Porn Filters
Utah Gov signed a bill requiring porn filters on cell phones and tablets…For the children, of course. Read it for yourself here.
The Race For The 93rd Best Picture Oscar: The Contenders
The favorite to win Best Picture Oscar is a cursed place to be since the preferential ballot and the expansion of nomination slots became a reality.
On Our Incessant Need For A Big Bad
We do love us some Big Bad, don’t we? Socially, politically, historically, interpersonally…life is just simpler when there is a Big Bad for us to crusade against.
Cancellation, Culture, and Copyright
What separates the Dr. Seuss incident from more recent cancellations is that it has turned into a discussion of copyright terms
Rush Limbaugh Dead at 70
Radio and conservative political icon Rush Limbaugh has died at 70, his wife announced to open his radio show today.
One Step Backwards, Two Steps Forward
Or, adventures in amateur site maintenance…Using the site had become unpleasant. Someone needs to take the blame.
