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855: That’s a Weird Thing to Lie About

This American Life

CHAPTER

Unmasking Amina: The Blogger's Tale

This chapter chronicles the early career of a reporter navigating social media dynamics while covering significant events like the Arab Spring. It reveals the story of Amina Araf, a Syrian-American blogger whose outspoken activism brings both visibility and peril in a repressive regime. As journalists uncover the truth behind Amina's identity, the chapter raises crucial questions about authenticity in the digital age and the implications of fabricated personas.

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