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The First Wave: Six Months of Social Media Platforms Responding to COVID-19

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As the world rapidly responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, so too did the social media platforms. Here, we share our preliminary findings into the platforms’ responses. More

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DARE: Reddit Slaps ‘Quarantine’ on Popular Pro-Trump Forum The_Donald over Threats of Violence

News DigestJune 27, 2019

Reddit says it has 'quarantined' a subreddit that is the most popular section of its site for supporters of President Trump after 'threats of violence... More

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DARE: Trump Condemns Attacks on Media after BBC Incident

News DigestFebruary 13, 2019

President Trump’s spokesperson says he 'condemns violence … including against members of the press' after journalist is assaulted at his El Paso rally... More

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DARE: Trump Lashes out as Democrats Step up Inquiries of President and Administration

News DigestFebruary 7, 2019

President Trump seeks to undermine credibility and necessity of Democratic-led investigations into issues including the separation of families at border... More

DARE: Trump Lawyers Are Considering A Challenge To Stop “60 Minutes” From Airing A Stormy Daniels Interview

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DARE: In China, Trump Continues War On Media By Bowing To Demand For No Questions From Reporters

News DigestNovember 10, 2017

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DARE: Trump Brags He’s ‘Proud’ of Undermining Faith in Free Press During Fox Business Interview

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In Fox interview Trump prides himself on having convinced segments of the public to distrust the media as "fake news." FCC Chairman Ajit Pai appears before Senate panel investigating… More

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Texas Observer will continue publishing after staff crowdfunds more than $300,000.

The crusading liberal magazine had planned to lay off its staff after its nonprofit board voted to shut down. But it reversed course on Wednesday.
https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/29/texas-observer-keep-publishing/

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Great write-up by @evadcoleman of @UnitedMegaCare Ministry In Civics (MIC) launch last Saturday. We're honored to partner with you all! @ldallen @dfw_abj @BlackVotersMtr @RYHTexas @TPHDallas
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Russian authorities have put Nadya Tolokonnikova (@nadyariot), a member of the @pussyrrriot punk group on a most wanted list for criminal suspects as the Kremlin works to stifle political dissent. The criminal charges Tolokonnikova faces are not specified. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/pussy-riot-nadya-tolokonnikova-russia-most-wanted-list-criminals-1235294889/

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