Black, female and high-profile, Kamala Harris is a top target in online fever swamps
3 years, 10 months ago

Black, female and high-profile, Kamala Harris is a top target in online fever swamps

LA Times  

Soon after Joe Biden announced last year that he would pick a woman as his running mate, Democratic congresswoman Jackie Speier began warning Facebook executives: Female politicians receive the most vile online attacks, and the company’s filters were failing to stop them. “Keep sending us these horrific examples,” she said executives told her, “and we’ll take them down.” Concerns by Rep. Jackie Speier that the first female vice president would attract assaults from social media’s ugliest players have been validated. Speier’s concerns that the first female vice president would attract outsize assaults and venomous lies from social media’s ugliest players have now been validated. “It is also more likely to imply that they should quit politics and that they don’t belong in the public space.” Guerin led a recent study that did not include Harris but showed that American female politicians were two to three times more likely to receive abusive Twitter comments than male counterparts.

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Bethenny Frankel slams Kamala Harris for ‘hobnobbing with celebrities’
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bethenny Frankel slams Kamala Harris for ‘hobnobbing with celebrities’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bethenny Frankel has criticized Vice …

'Listen to this twit': Liz Cheney issues direct put down to MAGA darling
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Listen to this twit': Liz Cheney issues direct put down to MAGA darling

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Liz Cheney used Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's latest rant about women voters to make the case for supporting Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign. On Twitter, Cheney posted a video of Kirk's recent appearance on the Megyn Kelly show in which he fumed about a campaign targeting conservative women that encouraged them to vote for Harris — …

Watch: Michelle Obama campaigns for Kamala Harris in Georgia after scathing Trump attack
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Michelle Obama campaigns for Kamala Harris in Georgia after scathing Trump attack

The Independent  

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Kamala Harris caught on hot mic admitting concern with election campaign
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris caught on hot mic admitting concern with election campaign

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kamala Harris has been caught on a hot mic admitting …

Kamala Harris, at Trump’s pre-insurrection rally site, casts him as dangerous choice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris, at Trump’s pre-insurrection rally site, casts him as dangerous choice

LA Times  

Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a campaign event at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington on Tuesday. Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a closing message at the same spot near the National Mall where former President Trump encouraged his allies to challenge the 2020 election at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, casting him as a dangerous …

Kamala Harris ramps up attacks on Trump as Election Day looms — after entering race with smiles and enthusiasm
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris ramps up attacks on Trump as Election Day looms — after entering race with smiles and enthusiasm

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Focusing on the threat former President Donald Trump …

'Warped mind!' Trump rages at Harris' 'rhetoric' after she agrees he's a fascist
2 months ago

'Warped mind!' Trump rages at Harris' 'rhetoric' after she agrees he's a fascist

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump took to his app to rage against Kamala Harris following the vice president's town hall in Pennsylvania, reverting back to calling her "comrade" and saying she has a "warped mind." CNN moderator and anchor Anderson Cooper asked Harris if she believes Trump is a "fascist," in line with statements recently made by Mark Milley and John …

All of a sudden, Kamala Harris is blitzing the media
2 months, 2 weeks ago

All of a sudden, Kamala Harris is blitzing the media

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris took over the mantle …

George Santos' name surfaces in mysterious group's ‘social media’ tactics to push sexual smears of Kamala Harris
3 months, 2 weeks ago

George Santos' name surfaces in mysterious group's ‘social media’ tactics to push sexual smears of Kamala Harris

Hindustan Times  

In the weeks following VP Kamala Harris's ascension to the top of the Democratic presidential ticket, a very “coordinated” effort to tarnish her reputation reportedly surfaced, according to a report by Semafor. This campaign paid social media influencers large sums of money to promote content filled with explicit sexual slurs about Harris, like they asked to compare the VP with …

Kamala Harris campaign posts policy positions on website after criticism
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris campaign posts policy positions on website after criticism

Raw Story  

Vice President Kamala Harris has been criticized for not having her policy positions prominently available on her website, but that ended Sunday. The Harris campaign posted an "issues" page on the website, promising to "build an opportunity economy and lower costs for families." The new page also includes information for how Harris and Tim Walz will "cut taxes for middle …

Trump critic Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris, warns Americans of ‘danger’ ex-prez poses
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump critic Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris, warns Americans of ‘danger’ ex-prez poses

Hindustan Times  

Liz Cheney has endorsed Kamala Harris in a striking turnaround from her previous stance against the vice president. Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris instead of Donald Trump because of the 'danger' he poses Top GOP Trump critic Liz Cheney endorses Harris Speaking to a crowd of students in North Carolina, the top GOP Trump critic said, “I don't believe that …

Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris and warns of ‘danger’ Trump poses to Constitution
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris and warns of ‘danger’ Trump poses to Constitution

The Independent  

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Toxic masculinity is on the ballot
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Toxic masculinity is on the ballot

Raw Story  

It’s no secret that former President Donald Trump’s campaign has been sputtering ever since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the race six weeks ago. Then Vance argued that there was no way for Harris to compete with Trump’s strength and vision for the country, so her only option for their upcoming debate was to “put on a navy suit, and …

Trump allies claim Kamala Harris is 'personally trying' to get them 'murdered'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump allies claim Kamala Harris is 'personally trying' to get them 'murdered'

Raw Story  

Two Donald Trump-supporting influencers with close ties to the former president claimed Saturday that Vice President Kamala Harris is "personally trying" to have them both "murdered" because her campaign shared one of their videos that no longer appears on YouTube. MAGA podcaster Tim Pool, who has interviewed Trump, and Laura Loomer, who Trump has shouted out from the stage at …

Kamala Harris wows netizens as she refuses to 'cozy up' to dictators like ‘unserious’ Trump: ‘Obama level of greatness’
4 months ago

Kamala Harris wows netizens as she refuses to 'cozy up' to dictators like ‘unserious’ Trump: ‘Obama level of greatness’

Hindustan Times  

Kamala Harris on Thursday gave a powerful speech at Democratic National Convention on Thursday and refused to “cozy up” to tyrants and dictators like her Republican rival, Donald Trump. She criticised Trump for publicly praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating, “I will not cozy up to tyrants and dictators.” According to the US …

Kamala Harris' campaign manipulating headlines within Google search ads to suggest major publishers backing her: Report
4 months, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris' campaign manipulating headlines within Google search ads to suggest major publishers backing her: Report

Hindustan Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign team has been subtly manipulating news headlines in Google search results to give the impression that major media outlets support her, according to Axios. Kamala Harris campaign team has even changed headlines of even small publications, such as WDay Radio in North Dakota. Despite being deceptive, the strategy does not break Google's guidelines because the …

Gamergate’s Legacy Lives on in Attacks Against Kamala Harris
4 months, 1 week ago

Gamergate’s Legacy Lives on in Attacks Against Kamala Harris

Wired  

Back in August 2014, the misogynistic online campaign that became known as Gamergate was something that bubbled up in the anonymous, dark corners of the internet that only a select few even knew existed. So much so that when US vice president Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, the attacks didn’t originate from some anonymous troll—they came …

Trump says world leaders will walk all over Harris because of ‘how she looks’ in latest misogynist rant
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump says world leaders will walk all over Harris because of ‘how she looks’ in latest misogynist rant

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Over the last week, Republicans have baselessly branded …

Trump attacks Kamala Harris’ racial identity at Black journalism convention
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump attacks Kamala Harris’ racial identity at Black journalism convention

NPR  

Trump attacks Kamala Harris’ racial identity at Black journalism convention toggle caption Charles Rex Arbogast/AP For more on the 2024 election, head to the NPR Network's live updates page. Former President Donald Trump made inflammatory remarks about Vice President Harris at the National Association of Black Journalists convention Wednesday, questioning her biracial background. Harris briefly responded to Trump’s remarks as …

Fox Business guest slammed for calling Kamala Harris a ‘Hawk Tuah girl’ in sexist outburst
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Fox Business guest slammed for calling Kamala Harris a ‘Hawk Tuah girl’ in sexist outburst

The Independent  

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'Harsh': Fox Business guest gets pushback for smearing Kamala Harris with sexual slur
4 months, 4 weeks ago

'Harsh': Fox Business guest gets pushback for smearing Kamala Harris with sexual slur

Raw Story  

A guest on Fox Business recently smeared Vice President Kamala Harris by implying that she owed her political success to giving sexual favors. The Daily Beast reports that Fox Business guest Alec Lace described Harris as "the original Hawk Tuah girl," which is a reference to a viral video in which features a woman making a sound effect related to …

'I know a thing or two': Hillary Clinton gives Kamala Harris endorsement — and free advice
5 months ago

'I know a thing or two': Hillary Clinton gives Kamala Harris endorsement — and free advice

Raw Story  

In a New York Times op-ed Tuesday endorsing Kamala Harris, former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton shared her experience being on the receiving end of MAGA hate. I was even burned in effigy.” Clinton, who took Donald Trump's insult and turned it into a campaign slogan, said Harris’ campaign will need to rise above the attacks to win in November. …

‘We are not playing around’: Harris calls on Black women to mobilize for 2024 election
5 months ago

‘We are not playing around’: Harris calls on Black women to mobilize for 2024 election

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris ramped up her call for Black women to mobilize for the 2024 election, telling members of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority on Wednesday that the nation was counting on them to energize, organize and register voters and get them to the polls. “With your support, I am fighting for our nation’s future.” Harris — a graduate …

Trump tries out attack lines on Kamala Harris as her campaign heats up
5 months ago

Trump tries out attack lines on Kamala Harris as her campaign heats up

NPR  

Trump tries out attack lines on Kamala Harris as her campaign heats up toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images For more on the 2024 race head to the NPR Network's live updates page. Former President Donald Trump turned his ire on Vice President Harris in Charlotte, N.C., describing her as “a new victim to defeat.” Trump repeatedly mispronounced Harris first name, …

AOC and lawmakers of color reveal concerns about Kamala Harris facing racist and sexist attacks
5 months ago

AOC and lawmakers of color reveal concerns about Kamala Harris facing racist and sexist attacks

The Independent  

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For much of Kamala Harris' political career she's been the target of online trolls
5 months ago

For much of Kamala Harris' political career she's been the target of online trolls

NPR  

For much of Kamala Harris' political career she's been the target of online trolls Vice President Harris is already the target of disinformation online. NPR's Michel Martin asks Nina Jankowicz of the American Sunlight Project what's ahead if Harris tops the ticket. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Kamala Harris has built a substantial political career, but that has long included attacks in …

Kamala Harris vs. J.D. Vance: The right-wing attacks on the vice president are about to get a lot worse.
5 months, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris vs. J.D. Vance: The right-wing attacks on the vice president are about to get a lot worse.

Slate  

Update, July 21, 2024, at 4:02 p.m.: Joe Biden has announced he has decided to end his run for president and subsequently endorsed Kamala Harris. “She’s proven to be the weakest, worst vice president in history, and she has 100 percent supported Joe Biden in every single disastrous policy that he has implemented over the last four years.” Sebastian Gorka, …

Kamala Harris isn’t returning Elizabeth Warren’s calls after VP slight, report says
1 year, 9 months ago

Kamala Harris isn’t returning Elizabeth Warren’s calls after VP slight, report says

The Independent  

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Women say they will fight sexism, ‘ugly’ attacks on Harris
4 years, 4 months ago

Women say they will fight sexism, ‘ugly’ attacks on Harris

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — In the weeks before Joe Biden named Sen. Kamala Harris his running mate, women’s groups were readying a campaign of their own: shutting down sexist coverage and disinformation about a vice presidential nominee they say is headed for months of false smears and “brutal” attacks from internet haters. Within minutes of the presumptive Democratic nominee’s announcement Tuesday, false …

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