What It’s Like to Watch An Internet-Based Ideology Break Containment
Politics

What It’s Like to Watch An Internet-Based Ideology Break Containment

I first realized the extent of the internet’s takeover of U.S. politics while standing in the lobby of a drab hotel convention center, listening to an elderly gentleman rattle off a list of fringe conspiracy forums he frequented. “Prison Planet,” he told me, and “Infowars.” “Wow,” I said. In the conference room behind us, a man distributed papers watermarked with a custom edit of Pepe, a cartoon frog that achieved infamy as an unofficial mascot of the too-online, 4chan-dwelling alt-right of the 2010s. I wasn’t at an alt-right conference. Nor was I at a meetup of tech-savvy trolls. I was at the 2018 Flat Earth International Conference in Aurora, Colorado. The hundreds of globe denialists who’d gathered included friendly retirees, mother-daughter duos,...
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Where to watch Lakers vs. Mavs today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for NBA Las Vegas preseason game
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Where to watch Lakers vs. Mavs today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for NBA Las Vegas preseason game

If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more> As the preseason winds to a close, the Lakers and Mavs clash in one final tune-up ahead of their respective season-openers next week. Luka Doncic seems likely to make his preseason debut for LA in its second-to-last preseason game. Doncic is beginning his second year -- and first full season -- with the Lakers following February's blockbuster trade with the Mavs. There's a bit of added pressure on Doncic to carry the Lakers right away. LeBron James is expected to be sidelined for three...
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Watch: ‘Going It Alone’ — A Conversation About Growing Old in America
Health News

Watch: ‘Going It Alone’ — A Conversation About Growing Old in America

Judith Graham: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. I’m Judy Graham, and I write the “Navigating Aging” column for Kaiser Health News, actually known as KFF Health News. I’m also the moderator for today’s event. We’re all in for treat: a conversation with five remarkable older adults about their lives and their experiences. First, a few words of introduction. As many of you know, KFF is an independent organization that focuses on health policy research, polling, and news. It sponsors KFF Health News and partners with media organizations across the country. The Washington Post has been our partner for the series that is the subject of this webinar, “Going It Alone.” KFF Health News is committed to covering the greatest demographic...
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