Taylor Lorenz

covers internet culture for The Atlantic

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At least 49 people died in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Authorities identified the heavily-armed shooter as a 28-year-old Australian.

The central role of social media in the terrorist attack in New Zealand

At least 49 people died in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Authorities identified the heavily-armed shooter as a 28-year-old Australian.

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