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Carlos Maza

Carlos Maza

Correspondent, Strikethrough

    Latest articles by Carlos Maza

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    Why obvious lies make great propagandaWhy obvious lies make great propaganda
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    The propaganda trick Trump and Putin both use.

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    Here’s why you should fall in love with this nerdy fantasy role-playing game.

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    The big problem with comparing Nixon to TrumpThe big problem with comparing Nixon to Trump
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    How Fox News might save Trump from another Watergate.

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    How Parkland student David Hogg beats his criticsHow Parkland student David Hogg beats his critics
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    The Parkland teens teach a masterclass in dealing with bullies.

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    How the NRA derails gun control debatesHow the NRA derails gun control debates
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    The NRA speaks for gun companies. Why should we listen?

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    The Nunes memo fiasco shows how politicians troll the mediaThe Nunes memo fiasco shows how politicians troll the media
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    Why the media take the bait and viewers fall for it.

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    The Trump-Fox & Friends feedback loop, explainedThe Trump-Fox & Friends feedback loop, explained
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    The worst news show on TV is influencing the White House.

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    The awkward debate over Trump’s mental fitnessThe awkward debate over Trump’s mental fitness
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    One rule that keeps psychiatrists from talking about Trump.

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    How Trump turned Sean Hannity into a conspiracy theoristHow Trump turned Sean Hannity into a conspiracy theorist
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    The Fox News host is sounding a lot like Alex Jones.

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    Harassment is breaking Twitter’s free speech experimentHarassment is breaking Twitter’s free speech experiment
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    What happens when “free speech” requires censorship?

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