Click Here 79. One woman’s Orwellian experience with disinformation
Aug 8, 2023
A victim of an Orwellian disinformation campaign discusses online abuse faced by women, the lawsuit against Fox News, and the need to hold networks accountable for spreading disinformation.
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Nina's Ordeal with Online Abuse
- Nina Jankowitz faced severe online abuse after her appointment to lead the disinformation governance board at DHS.
- Attacks included misogynistic and threatening acts like sending empty egg cartons and using her face in bomb-making manuals.
Gendered Disinformation Patterns
- Gendered disinformation campaigns attack women's moral character instead of their politics or qualifications.
- These attacks can quickly escalate from online harassment to real-world threats and violence.
Women As Primary Targets
- Women, especially younger pregnant women, are disproportionately targeted by abusive disinformation tactics.
- Male counterparts rarely face the same level or persistence of vitriol and harassment.