Brooke Binkowski
DAME Magazine
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Past articles by Brooke:
Reimagining Borders Could Help Contain Disinformation
During my time as a border reporter, I was often struck by how those who have been deported use the phrase “over there” to refer to the United States. Many people who have been deported tend to stick close to the border if they can, so that they have a chance to occasionally see their loved ones through the steel pillars and barbed wire, always under the eyes of watchful, paramilitarized border… → Read More
Are These the Final Words of the Challenger Crew?
Reports of a secret tape recorded aboard the doomed space shuttle Challenger that captured the final panic-stricken moments of the crew raised suspicions of a cover-up. → Read More
FALSE: Obama Demanded Admiral Stop Giving Out Bibles
Claims about President Obama's restricting Bible distribution by an admiral are based on a 2013 controversy unrelated to the Commander-in-Chief. → Read More
White supremacist violence has a long history in San Diego
The Chabad synagogue shooting is less surprising if you know the region’s past. → Read More
FACT CHECK: Did Donald Trump Transport Stranded Troops on His Own Airplane?
A story that Donald Trump personally sent out an airplane to transport hundreds of stranded U.S. Marines home is based on inaccurate information. → Read More
FACT CHECK: Trump Deletes 'Global Warning' Claim?
The Republican presidential nominee tweeted in 2012 that China invented the concept of global warming, but he didn't delete the statement during the debate. → Read More
Fact-Checking Facebook Was Like Playing A Doomed Game Of Whack-A-Mole
Trying to stem the tsunami of fake news was like battling the Hydra — every time we cut off a virtual head, two more would grow in its place. → Read More
Several Dead in Mass Shooting at Texas High School
The shooting was at Santa Fe High School near Galveston; law enforcement has a suspect in custody. → Read More
FACT CHECK: Did David Hogg Lie About Being on Campus During Mass Shooting?
Conspiracy theorists used an out-of-context clip to raise "questions" about a statement made by a Parkland, Florida mass shooting survivor turned gun-control advocate. → Read More
Series of Explosions Leave Victims Dead, Injured in Austin
Texas officials say the attacks may be racially motivated and caution residents not to open any suspicious packages of unknown origin. → Read More
FACT CHECK: Was Snopes.com 'BUSTED' for Our CEO's Ties to George Soros?
A meme going around is heavy on propaganda and embarrassingly light on fact. → Read More
FACT CHECK: Was Snopes.com 'BUSTED' for Our CEO's Ties to George Soros?
A meme going around is heavy on propaganda and embarrassingly light on fact. → Read More
Train Carrying Republican Lawmakers Collides With Garbage Truck
Injuries and at least one fatality are reported, but no passengers on the West Virginia-bound train were severely hurt. → Read More
Michigan State University President to Step Down
Lou Anna Simon announced her resignation the same day that the university's medical doctor was sentenced on multiple counts of molestation → Read More
FACT CHECK: Did the White House Change Outgoing Message on Comment Line to Blame Democrats?
The unprecedented finger-pointing takes place amid a government shutdown and looming furloughs. → Read More
FACT CHECK: Is 'Bluetooth' Named After a Viking King?
The name apparently originated during a Toronto pub crawl one dark and stormy night. → Read More
FACT CHECK: Is 'Bluetooth' Named After a Viking King?
The name apparently originated during a Toronto pub crawl one dark and stormy night. → Read More
Twitter Account Hacks Target Pundits, Diplomats
Turkey "cyber army" Ayyıldız Tim is claiming responsibility for the hacks, which have been directed mostly at public figures worldwide. → Read More
False ‘Ballistic Missile Threat’ Alarm Startles, Frightens Hawaiians
A terrifying emergency alert falsely notified people of an incoming ballistic missile strike. → Read More
Virginia Officials to Draw Name From Bowl to Decide Election
A hotly-contested House seat still has no official winner after the Democratic candidate won a recount — by one confusing vote. → Read More