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Fake news, trolls and the facts of life

From 538 Significant Digits: 559 pages and 251 accounts (and my bolding) It’s not only Russians who can troll. Never ones to be outdone, Americans, too, are getting in on the act. For example, an American blogger spread fake stories … Continue reading

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Heidi Heitkamp will vote “no” on Kavanaugh

From the New York Times just now: …one of two remaining undecided Democrats, Senator Heidi Heitkamp, who faces a difficult re-election race in her home state of North Dakota, said she would vote against the nomination. In a statement, she … Continue reading

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I’m in a state of high horror. I think you are, too

Can’t write about the hearing yesterday. If you want language delineating our sense of descent into the abyss, here’s David Rothkopf. If you need emotional expressions of support and rage, read any of the thousands of comments to any of … Continue reading

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