The United States is entering the midterm cycle with more serious online threats than ever—and fewer protections than in a decade. Yaël Eisenstat & Justin Hendrix on what platforms can and must do.

The United States is entering the midterm cycle with more serious online threats than ever—and fewer protections than in a decade. Yaël Eisenstat & I on what platforms can and must do to help mitigate violence. This piece accompanies a new report on the subject—which you can find linked in the post.

Our latest report on political violence in the digital age is out! Thanks to my co-author @justinhendrix.bsky.social and to @justsecurity.org for featuring our work.👇

The United States is entering the midterm cycle with more serious online threats than ever—and fewer protections than in a decade. Yaël Eisenstat & Justin Hendrix on what platforms can and must do.

This is heartbreaking, a stain on NYC & totally fixable. Apparently a handful of carriage drivers is more important than these horses. Ryder’s Law offers other options for the drivers. Shame on us. @mayor.nyc.gov, I know challenging a union is tough, but ENOUGH of this cruelty. Please do something!

So all this courtroom drama to watch two tech titans battle it out to prove who is the worse person ends in jury tossing it out due to statute of limitations? Shouldn't the judge have figured that out before wasting everyone's time? (And by everyone, I mean the public, the press, etc.) #AskPreet

The only English language channel on my hotel tv is “The Pet Collective.” I’m not mad about it.

So, I have a new title to add to my bio: “Under-babied.”

Just trying to read. (Thanks for the book recommendation @jenrubin.bsky.social. Enjoying @galbeckerman.bsky.social, despite my pup’s intervention.)

The amount of things wrong with this ad for an “online game” are mind-boggling. A man wearing a garbage bag, begging for money for food, and a young woman tells him to basically gamble online instead? This commercial is airing on CNN (streaming)! What the actual f*ck?! Why is this ok?

“This is the type of evidence social media companies have fought tooth and nail to prevent from ever entering a courtroom." What comes next in the push for accountability? Read @yaeleisenstat.bsky.social for @contrariannews.org ⬇️

I offer you a timeline cleanse from the chaos of our world right now. For 2 minutes, you can escape it all and watch my little guy this morning in “Brixton v. Balloon.” You’re welcome. #dogs

Two jury trials found Meta guilty of harming young users. @yaeleisenstat.bsky.social explains what these landmark verdicts mean:

In my @contrariannews.org piece, I unpack the Meta guilty verdicts, why this moment is different, my team's work on all this, and what comes next. The status quo, it is clear, is no longer acceptable... now we can hopefully move to the next phase of building safer, more accountable online spaces.

Accountability matters.

The tide is finally turning. Accountability matters, even if it has felt elusive for so long. The work continues.

If you know, you know: “A banana in the tail pipe, it stops the car from running. How do you know that? I grew up in the 80s.” Jennifer Garner in “The Last Thing He Told Me.” #genX #genXamazingness

Tune in tomorrow! Looking forward to moderating this talk with @whiskeyocelot.bsky.social and @oliviersylvain.bsky.social.

Pups going potty in a blizzard is all the content I need today. How’s it going for the rest of y’all on the East Coast?

Watching the hockey gold medal game. Not gonna lie, Heated Rivalry has changed my viewing experience. Certainly making me smile more. 😉 Any others?

So…is this what happens when AI replaces human illustrators and/or graphic designers? 🤦🏻‍♀️

Am I the only one who teared up through now Naumov‘s entire skate tonight? I can’t imagine pushing through all that grief on such a public stage. www.nbcnews.com/sports/olymp...

This behind-the-scenes look at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show leaves me even more blown away by the entire production. The reason for the grass people is kind of amazing. 😂

This sounds about as credible as “the dog ate my homework.”

Snowy Sunday morning read: “The Escape Artist” by @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social. This sentence hit me extra hard today. The human condition continues…

Hey guys, Angelina Jolie works for Amazon now and is trying to recruit me! She must really see my potential. And... is finally living up to hers.

I’ve had @cnn.com on for 2 hours. Haven’t seen a peep about this. The biggest synagogue in Mississippi—one that was also bombed by the KKK in 1967–was burned, police calling it arson. Not an interesting enough story for the American people to know about, even if motive not yet certain? Terrible.

And… TRO granted! A sweet Christmas present for @imranahmed.bsky.social, @counterhate.com--& for their mission of fighting antisemitism & protecting kids online. Also nice for our all-star legal team. A lump of coal in the stockings of authoritarians & the merchants of disinformation

BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...

1/2 While I appreciate @cnn.com's Harry Enten's attempt to act as if he intentionally chose a quirky spelling of Hanukkah/Chanukah, that's just plain old gaslighting. Somebody straight up screwed up. At least Smokey Robinson should feel a little bit vindicated. 😂

Antisemitic Trifecta➡️ When an antisemite uses an antisemitic book to make an antisemitic point. I normally wouldn’t amplify her, but can’t pretend she doesn’t exist or have a real following. This blatant antisemitism is f*ing dangerous. Hey Google: How much $ does she make from these YouTube videos?

this is a good reminder of how things that are shitty but have been accepted as normal and inevitable can actually turn out to be abnormal and evitable with some science, time, education and political will

“Even George (the dog) is upset!” This man is my everything today.

(Accidental) twinning with my sidekick, Brixton. ‘Tis the season for red boots.

🧵Speaking truth to power is never easy. I haven't spoken publicly much about the personal toll of my choice to speak out about my time working on election integrity issues at Facebook. But I was willing to share some details here. Despite the ensuing challenges, I say unequivocally: No regrets. 1/4

They will not dim our light. We will celebrate Hanukkah loudly and proudly tonight. To my fellow Jews around the world, and especially in Australia: may your candles burn bright.

To my non-Jewish friends: it’s ok to just say, without caveats, “I’m so sorry; this is so awful” to your Jewish friends. So many of us are deeply hurting.

“Instead, the Coast Guard will classify the Nazi-era insignia as “potentially divisive” under its new guidelines.” But no, America doesn’t have a Nazi problem. Maybe I’m just too sensitive. 🤬🤬 (Gift link): wapo.st/3Mbd9a6

Dog moms/dads: how many of you sing random made-up songs to your dogs? My song tonight went something like: “all the f*ing powerful men who rape and abuse children need to f*ing go down.” It was a catchy tune, but my dog wasn’t totally into it. All I can think about right now, so he’ll have to deal.

So, ummm… guy snoring louder than anyone I’ve ever heard before, in the QUIET car on Amtrak, right in front of me. I mean, am I wrong for feeling like someone who snores that insanely loudly shouldn’t be in the quiet car? Everyone around us has a look of shock or amusement on their faces. Ugh….

Sometimes the only thing I can do is get away for a minute to breathe, reset, recharge. The stress this week was at peak level. Filled with gratitude to be able to escape, even if for just a minute. The road ahead is long and keeps getting steeper, and I need to find moments of joy amidst the fight.

“I’m not worried, I’m just kind of exhausted.” -Andrew McCabe today on CNN. I feel that. Deeply. Coincidentally, here’s the first line of a poem someone wrote for me at a party last night.

1/ While everyone is focused on Comey, Trump did this today. How many more of us will be targeted? How many rounded up? How many designated terrorists and prosecuted before those who remain on the sidelines finally open their eyes to what’s happening? www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

As we head into Rosh Hashanah, holding onto my mood in this pic Friday eve, spent around my table w/friends & Brixton. I struggle to feel hopeful right now. Instead of retreating into despair, I’ll seek moments of joy to keep centered & motivated. L’Shana Tova U’Metuka: sweet & peaceful new year!🍎🍯

Honest question: CNN (and other outlets) are showing the hearing for Kirk's suspected killer right now. Is it normal to publicly live stream a hearing like this? Feels like this isn't standard procedure, but I truly don't know.

This is a sad and dangerous day for the United States. I can push back against conspiracy theories, hate speech, election denialism, and other things that Charlie Kirk engaged in. But murdering him solves NOTHING and makes everyone less safe. Violence cannot be the answer.

We're ceding ground: “Trump has dismantled the American government’s efforts to combat foreign disinformation. The problem is that Russia has not stopped spreading it...reckless destruction of all elements of America’s soft power is clearly leaving the field vacant for others to rush in unopposed.”

I'm one of the 37 targeted below by DNI Tulsi Gabbard. I haven't had a clearance nor worked in government since 2013. This is political theater & a dangerous example of government abusing its powers to punish private citizens for openly exercising their 1st Amendment rights. My full statement:

With the attacks coming my way this week, I couldn’t have asked for a better self-care moment than screaming “I DON’T GIVE A DAMN ‘BOUT MY REPUTATION” along with the legend herself, Joan Jett at Madison Square Garden. Live music always picks me up. That’s one thing they can’t take away from me.

While we constantly hear of Gen Z & millennials’ woes, what about us Gen X’ers?! “They could be the first to suffer owing to broken pension systems. America’s social-security fund is projected to be depleted by 2033—just as Gen Xers start to retire—meaning benefits will be cut by 20-25%...” 😳😨😥