Daniel Malmer
PhD student at UNC-Chapel Hill, studying online extremism, radicalization, and conspiracy beliefs, aka the US government. Software developer turned computational social scientist.
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Extremism/Disinformation/Democracy Folks
Academics, journalists, activists, and other smart people who post about extremism, mis- and disinformation, conspiracy beliefs, technology, and other issues important to democracy. People I've worked with or interact with frequently.
@peoriabummer.bsky.social
Tech ethics and policy, CS education, tabletop games, D&D, indie rock, guitar, and gardening.
@benharing.bsky.social
@masonthompson.bsky.social
Mayor of Bothell. Because the world won't change itself. Curious about land use and transportation. Rides a bike to boring meetings.
@coreyryung.bsky.social
Prof at KU Law. Writes about sexual violence, criminal law, courts, judges, and empirical legal studies. He/Him/His.
@unraveledpress.com
Reader supported investigative reporting from Chicago on policing, state violence and corruption. Occasionally: hate movements and conspiracism. 🩷 SUPPORT US: unraveledpress.com/support-unraveled/ 📧 Contact: info@unraveledpress.com 🌐 unraveledpress.com
@tressiemcphd.bsky.social
Professor. Sociologist. NYTimes Opinion Columnist. Books: THICK, LowerEd. Forthcoming: 1)Black Mothering & Daughtering and 2)Mama Bears. Beliefs: C.R.E.A.M. + the internet ruined everything good + bring back shame. “I’m just here so I don’t get fined.”
@gabimccauley.bsky.social
A bundle of barely-held-together anxiety, rage, & a smidge of allure.
@nhannahjones.bsky.social
TIPS: Email me at nhannahjones@nytimes.com or send a Signal nhannahjones.67 //Founder Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard Univ// Staff writer at NYT Mag// Creator #1619Project// History blerd//Smart and Thuggish
@katmabu.bsky.social
Running for Congress (IL-09) because we deserve Democrats who actually do something | katforillinois.com
@hereticmasked.bsky.social
Exvangelical, atheist, DiY religious studies, cult studies, failed-apocalypse cringe-posting, weird shit, counter-extremism School of Making Poor Life Choices Only Slightly Doomed She/They/bad at gender My apologies for continuing to be relevant
@noirfoundation.bsky.social
Dedicated to finding, preserving and exhibiting film noir classics. Donate today at http://filmnoirfoundation.org/contribute.html Join us for our NOIR CITY festivals in Oakland, Seattle, Hollywood, Portland, Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, and D.C.
@jwwicks.bsky.social
A cubicle hobbit struggling to create well-written software and avoid death due to boredom.
@somelikeitaut.bsky.social
Richard Cole Eminent Professor @UNCHussman, Media psychology: kids, families, bodies. Native Detroiter, #AutisticElder #FirstGen #Inclusion #BLM
@stevanzetti.bsky.social
special investigative correspondent @texasobserver.org • columnist @thebarbedwire.bsky.social • publisher @proteanmag.com • Signal: stevanzetti.12 Read my journalism: https://authory.com/stevenmonacelli Support my work: https://linktr.ee/Stevanzetti
@annieknk.bsky.social
Researching antifeminism, conspiracy theories and the far right. PhD from UEA, former postdoc on Everything is Connected project. UK correspondent for QAA Podcast + MAN CLAN and writer of Vaccine: The Human Story
@doctorvive.bsky.social
Founding Director, End Climate Silence Author, *The Language of Climate Politics: Fossil-Fuel Propaganda and How to Fight It* genevieveguenther.com
@scottmcgrew.bsky.social
Reporter NBC Bay Area, host of podcast Sand Hill Road, father and angel investor to two sons in uniform: United States Navy and San Jose Fire. www.nbcbayarea.com
@randileeharper.bsky.social
🏳️🌈 🎹 ☁️ not a weeb, i just watch anime for the music. traded esports for piano. SRE/software eng/AI red teamer looking for work. adhd af.
@natashabertrand.bsky.social
CNN national security correspondent. Send tips/pics of your dog(s) to Natasha.bertrand@cnn.com https://www.cnn.com/profiles/natasha-bertrand-profile
@afknlan.bsky.social
I am a director of human resources, providing jobs for more disabled and unemployed people. Learn more about women in finance, economy and investment
@mateyrose.bsky.social
Mother Superior at Order of the Sisters of Perpetual Astonishment. Often astonished. #NeverSurprised
@capntodd.com
Journalism true believer, digital marketing consultant, publishing coach, private pilot (youtube.com/@capntodd), proudly pro-democracy and supporter of individual freedom. Posts are my own. Buy stuff! https://lets-go-elmo.printify.me
@jhiwanyk.bsky.social
🦋💙NJ Democrat, resistor, believer in truth, 🇺🇸democracy, human rights, women’s reproductive rights, DEI, science, 🌳🍃🌲nature, protecting our environment 💦🌎 patience, progress, kindness, mom, dog-mom. Longtime supporter of Senator Andy Kim! 🚫maga🚫porn🚫DM
@motogirl2.bsky.social
Feminist Mom and Grandma who loves Motocross, Hiking, and Backpacking. Prolific Book Reader. Ally. Advocate. Mental Health Professional. Pro choice.
@moesapple.bsky.social
Character, Truth, Compassion, Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Honor, Love and Empathy. Not just idle words. LIVE IT...BE IT
@pauldcarr.bsky.social
Old Dad who is interested in everything. Furious with Elon. Stand with Ukraine. #podcasting #science #music #SETI #space #soccer
@dr-kevin-pruitt.bsky.social
Associate Professor | UNC Chapel Hill, Pharmacology Department | Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center | Research in Endocrinology, Epigenetics, & Wnt signaling| Views my own. https://www.med.unc.edu/pharm/pruittlab/team/
@notcapnamerica.bsky.social
Receipts provider. Movie live tweeter. Sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter ➡️ notcapnamerica.com
@parkerbach.bsky.social
PhD student at UNC. RA w/ Social Media Collective at Microsoft Research. CITAP affiliate. Studying online political culture - prediction markets, humor, influencers, and more. Hirsute.
@brunojnavarro.bsky.social
newsroom veteran, fledgling cellist, former emt | he/they | ally 🏳️🌈 | RT ≠ endorsement | ex CNBC, WWD, TODAY show, NBCNews, Associated Press, Arizona Republic etc
@amyreneehaines.bsky.social
PhD student CU Boulder: Cultural & Environmental Hist. US West. Civil War & Recon. Memory & Identity. Material Culture. Indexer. Partner. Mom. knit & crochet. Loose Ends finisher 🗃️📚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🧶🧟♀️
@luccej.bsky.social
she/her ~ PhD candidate & junior researcher @medjournmu.bsky.social ~ SYRI institute 🛸📰 #ConspiracyThinking #Misinformation #NewsAudiences #NewsLiteracy
@madelineburdine.bsky.social
Research Associate (Social Science Research Center) + Sociology PhD Student at Mississippi State University | Wife + Mom with @docashley22.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🧑🏻🦰👦🏼| Pride of Tupelo Board Member & Community Builder | views are my own
@bridgetbarrett.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Advertising at CU Boulder. Political communication, digital marketing, dogs.
@brainwashingdad.bsky.social
Award-winning film & book exposing the intention behind the right-wing media machine that changed a dad–and divided the nation. Watch: https://thebrainwashingofmydad.com Link to buy the book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-brainwashing-of-my-dad-how-the
@joshuabowes.bsky.social
Internationally-recognized extremism analyst and terrorism researcher GIFCT / EGRN / RPRN
@idenarch.bsky.social
currently researching the social history of the early internet (think algorithms, architectures, and archives) currently @ stanford / prev @ northeastern first gen 🎓 | 🏳️🌈
@kebrightbill.bsky.social
Sometimes writer, focusing on the religious right & homeschool movement history | UF Law & Covenant College alum | Manatee Dems #GatorNation #GoBolts #GoBucs #RaysUp #FLwx they/any Opinions mine https://ko-fi.com/KEBrightbill