Untold Narratives
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Untold Narratives
@medianarratives.bsky.social
Social Anthropology meets Investigative Journalism

10+ years of political and social research exp

New Free Publication: https://untoldmedianarratives.substack.com/

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On the 4th anniversary of January 6, a look at the communication and deception that shaped the nation's polarization—written to understand the past and its relevance as Trump prepares to take office again.
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How Trump’s Rhetoric Fueled the Capitol Riot
The Path to Insurrection through 500+ sources
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Next week on Feburary 12th is David Graeber's birthday!

We will hold a Zoom to discuss David Graeber's ideas around Anarchism and Anthropology. The writer and activist James Schneider will speak!

For those interested, you can register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
February 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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T Visas are crucial for #TraffickingSurvivors to rebuild their lives. #HarrietTubmanFellow Denisse Amézquita Gamboa spoke on a #forcedlabor panel about the importance of T Visas. Trafficked to the United States as a child, she now dreams of becoming an attorney to support others.
January 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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I wrote the first in what I hope will be an ongoing series documenting the loss of my house in Altadena. I hope it makes some kind of sense.

themikerothschild.com/2025/01/10/e...
Eaton Fire #1: The Valiant Smoke Detector
The air is getting hotterThere’s a rumbling in the skiesI’ve been wading through the high muddy water.With the heat rising in my eyes What do you take when you’re trying to pack y…
themikerothschild.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Political commentary, especially in the current climate, feels like shouting into a void.

Each side may have groups dedicated to presenting coherent arguments with references to facts, but in many cases no epistemological process can be found and claims are based on sentiment and affiliation.
January 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Didn't Trump supporters champion the claim "no wars under Trump"? The president of peace?

Regardless of the factual validity of that claim, he's proudly announcing military intervention in Iceland and Panama.
January 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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thank goodness the president-elect clarified we wouldn't use military force against Canada and we'd only use it against Greenland and Panama, thought things were getting crazy for a minute there
January 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Our Stage Talks return on the 16th of January. Can't wait? If you want to listen to conversations with leading voices from the open source research field, academia and journalism you can find all of our previous talks on podcast platforms under 'Stage Talks with Bellingcat' rss.com/podcasts/bel...
Stage Talks with Bellingcat
Join Bellingcat and a live audience in our discord server, where every two weeks we host discussions with leading voices within open source research and investigations. Be part of the audience at the ...
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January 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Outraged by Jan 6, he spent two years getting inside the top ranks of militias like the Oath Keepers. He was stunningly successful. He penetrated a new generation of militia leaders, which included doctors, cops & government attorneys.

This is his story. www.propublica.org/article/ap3-...
A Mole Infiltrated the Highest Ranks of American Militias. This Is What He Found.
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends....
www.propublica.org
January 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
On the 4th anniversary of January 6, a look at the communication and deception that shaped the nation's polarization—written to understand the past and its relevance as Trump prepares to take office again.
open.substack.com/pub/untoldme...
How Trump’s Rhetoric Fueled the Capitol Riot
The Path to Insurrection through 500+ sources
open.substack.com
January 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Becoming aware of your invisible habits can help you live a life dictated more by what you enjoy—and less by what you’re used to, Shayla Love writes:
You Don’t Know Your Habits
The science of habits reveals that they can be invisible to us and unresponsive to our desires.
www.theatlantic.com
January 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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I’m working on updates the Capitol Riot Map—an interactive visualization of the more than 1,500 individuals connected to January 6th.

I’ve spent more than 3-years and devoted hundreds of hours to this project, and there’s still more work to be done. Details on how to support this project below👇🏼
January 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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70% of the world’s population has universal healthcare, but not the US

We are the only highly developed nation without it

Our healthcare is twice as expensive as the average wealthy nation

US ranks last among industrial nations for deaths that could be prevented with timely access to healthcare
January 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
After researching the framework of manipulative communication, speeches can be viewed from many angles, revealing one strategy after another. Trump's populist wardrobe is endless.
The upcoming MAGA split will be interesting to analyze.

open.substack.com/pub/untoldme...
Trump's Weaponized Language: A Populist's Strategy
The Populist's Tool of Choice
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January 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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NEW: HTS leader Ahmed al Shara detailed a three-to-four-year timeline for building a new Syrian state, during which he presumably would rule and could heavily influence the allocation of political power.

Latest on Syria and across the Middle East: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
December 30, 2024 at 1:13 AM
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Will Christou drops in at SANA’s main offices in Damascus to see what it was like to work for Syria’s primary regime mouthpiece. www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d... @theguardian.com
Control, censorship and ‘penalties’: inside the Assad regime’s propaganda arm
For years reporters at Syria’s state news agency had to toe the line. As life in Syria grew harder, so did the their work
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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Chinese state-sponsored hackers broke into the US Treasury Department earlier this month and stole documents from its workstations, according to a letter to lawmakers that was provided to Reuters reut.rs/3BQxNHR
US Treasury says Chinese hackers stole documents in 'major incident'
Chinese state-sponsored hackers broke into the U.S. Treasury Department earlier this month and stole documents from its workstations, according to a letter to lawmakers that was provided to Reuters on Monday.
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December 30, 2024 at 8:55 PM
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🧵There are 45 days until Inauguration Day, and I’m working on updating the Capitol Riot Map—an interactive visualization of the more than 1,500 individuals arrested or charged in connection to January 6th.

Follow this thread for updates, and explore the interactive visualization: capitolriotmap.com
December 6, 2024 at 6:27 PM
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A Delegation of Senior Ukrainian Officials has reportedly arrived in the Syrian Capital of Damascus, to meet with Abu Mohammad al-Jolani and other Members of the Transitional Government.
December 30, 2024 at 6:19 AM
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Musk v Maga is an unexpected holiday gift.
GUYS THIS IS GETTING SO GOOD 😂🍿
December 27, 2024 at 11:40 PM
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It's Saturday which means this week's Bellingcat open source research challenges are now fully unlocked 🔓
How have you been getting on? If you've not had a chance to have a go at the puzzles yet amongst holiday gatherings you can find them here on challenge.bellingcat.com
Bellingcat Open Source Challenge
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December 28, 2024 at 9:31 PM
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NEW: An explosion in Homs suggests that HTS does not yet have full control on the ground and that local groups and individuals can access and repurpose unexploded ordinance.

Iran Update, December 27, 2024: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...

Key Takeaways 🔽
December 28, 2024 at 1:30 AM
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#Azerbaijan #Airline #Kazakhstan #Russia #Putin #Drone

The jet that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day experienced “physical and technical external interference,” as questions swirled about Russia’s possible involvement.

Abridged (shortened) article thread ⬇️ 3 min
Azerbaijan Airlines says plane crashed after ‘external interference’ as questions mount over possible Russian involvement | CNN
Azerbaijan Airlines says the jet that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day experienced “physical and technical external interference,” according to an early investigation, as questions swirled about...
www.cnn.com
December 28, 2024 at 5:52 AM
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Did Russia Shoot Down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243?

youtu.be/HKiJwuY79Q0
Did Russia Shoot down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243?
YouTube video by Ryan McBeth
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December 26, 2024 at 7:46 PM
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This month's Bellingchat Premium is with @koltai.bsky.social, She reveals how she investigated a platform allowing users to create AI-generated child sexual abuse material and why it is crucial to investigate the people behind these services www.patreon.com/posts/invest...
December 24, 2024 at 1:41 PM