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The Ratchet: How Non-Linear Warfare Turns Trauma Into Infrastructure
Cycles of shock, adaptation, and exploitation rewrite our tolerance.
Feb 28
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Jackie Singh
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Lumen’s Quiet Veto on DMCA Abuse Investigations
Harvard's takedown archive won't explain why my project is "not aligned" with its mission.
Feb 18
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Jackie Singh
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The $3.5 million pardon (and why I took this story to London)
You might have noticed fewer posts on Hacking, but Legal lately.
Feb 11
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Jackie Singh
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When Psychosis Meets the Algorithm
The arson of the Beth Israel Congregation synagogue in Mississippi reveals a dangerous gap in our understanding of the collision between psychotic…
Jan 25
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Jackie Singh
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The QAnon Playbook: Inside Mike Flynn's War on Reality
A retired three-star general is running a sophisticated psychological war on American soil.
Jan 6
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The Real Target Is Us
Terrorism's classic gambit is exploiting democracies into damaging themselves. Moscow has adopted it. Here's how it works.
Dec 11, 2025
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Jackie Singh
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The Spy Who Tried to Silence Me
"Kyiv's Most Dangerous Man" claimed to expose Russian influence operations while apparently running one himself.
Nov 23, 2025
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Jackie Singh
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The Zarnowski File: A Case Study in Live Disinformation
An investigation into the claims, tactics, and network behind the "ex-CIA whistleblower"
Aug 8, 2025
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Jackie Singh
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The Politics of Pathology
Before facing felony charges for soliciting a minor, Senator Eichorn sought to diagnose Trump critics—and resurrected a dangerous historical tactic
Mar 19, 2025
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Jackie Singh
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Ghosts in the Machine: The Rise of Hidden AI on Social Media
Earlier today, I found myself scrolling through my X feed when I encountered a peculiar reply.
Mar 6, 2025
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Jackie Singh
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Explainer: How American Sports Teams Will 'Sanewash' Donald Trump
When you think of NASCAR, you probably picture roaring engines, checkered flags, and the distinctly American tradition of stock car racing.
Feb 16, 2025
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Jackie Singh
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Explainer: How AdTech Doubles as an Intelligence Platform
The Dossiers About Us Are More Detailed than the Stasi Could Have Imagined
Jan 14, 2025
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Jackie Singh
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