Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 27/09/2026Google finally updated some of its satellite images of Gaza and my god, it's horrific. The entirety of Rafah has been demolished. The majority of Khan Younis is in ruins. Entire towns completely leveled and erased of the map. 9352183198
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 24/08/2026This week @eileenguo.bsky.social and I talked about our piece on the origins of “the censorship industrial complex” on @techpolicypress.bsky.social’s podcast. Listen here www.techpolicy.press/how-the-cens...techpolicy.pressHow the 'Censorship-Industrial Complex' Narrative Went From Fringe to Trump PolicyA conversation with Eileen Guo and Gisela Perez de Acha, two of three authors of an MIT Technology Review feature digging into the impact of the narrative. 085
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 24/08/2026There’s a special place in hell for parents who let their kids listen to an iPad in max volume on a plane. 000
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Investigative reporting is hard. But this week a project that has been stuck for over three years is finally moving forward. I can't tell you relieved I feel. I just hope that it works. 010
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 08/08/2026The belief in a non-existent "censorship industrial complex" now shapes American foreign policy. A brilliant deep dive from the MIT Technology Review www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1...technologyreview.comHow ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policyNarratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles for years; then they took hold of Washington. What—and who—is behind them? 16622254
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaEliot Higgins @eliothiggins.bsky.social · 07/08/2026How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1...technologyreview.comHow ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policyNarratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles for years; then they took hold of Washington. What—and who—is behind them? 48547
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 07/08/2026New story with @eileenguo.bsky.social + @cargocultscientist.bsky.social tracing the origins of the “censorship-industrial complex”: the idea that the right is being heavily censored online www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1... via @technologyreview.com and @typeinvestigations.orgtechnologyreview.comHow ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policyNarratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles for years; then they took hold of Washington. What—and who—is behind them? 02110
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaEileen Guo @eileenguo.bsky.social · 07/08/2026W/ith @giselilla.bsky.social + @cargocultscientist.bsky.social, I delved into the origins of the “censorship-industrial complex” idea, how it went from the fringes of the online right to a driver of Trump2 policy, + what it means for the Internet. www.technologyreview.com/2026/08/07/1...technologyreview.comHow ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policyNarratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles for years; then they took hold of Washington. What—and who—is behind them? 520495
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaBellingcat @bellingcat.com · 08/07/2026We’re back with a brand-new Bellingcat Open Source Challenge! This month they were created by a guest contributor who has manipulated a series of images. Can you spot what has been edited? Try them here: Challenge.bellingcat.com 18927
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 06/07/2026I ran the @bellingcat.com challenges this month and OMG 🤯 The AI era is confusing for open source researchers. Most of this month's challenges lean straight into that (along with other "edits" that you have to spot) Link here challenge.bellingcat.com Let us know how you solved them!!! 061
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaGisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Spots for the OSINT Summit are flying fast. Join me and Haley Willis (former Visual Investigations at the NYT, one of the best out there) We'll cover cartels on social media, bombings and disinfo. Four days + recordings for only $99 USD Register here gisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.com/osint_summitgisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.comFactFinder OSINT SummitFour days of live OSINT training for journalists, lawyers, and researchers who already know the basics. War, conflict, and disinformation. July 14–17. 121
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Spots for the OSINT Summit are flying fast. Join me and Haley Willis (former Visual Investigations at the NYT, one of the best out there) We'll cover cartels on social media, bombings and disinfo. Four days + recordings for only $99 USD Register here gisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.com/osint_summitgisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.comFactFinder OSINT SummitFour days of live OSINT training for journalists, lawyers, and researchers who already know the basics. War, conflict, and disinformation. July 14–17. 121
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaGisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 29/06/2026I’m so excited to finally make this public! Teaching a four-day Online OSINT Summit with the incredible Haley Willis (former Visual Investigations at the NYT) We’ll cover how to investigate bombings, disinfo and cartels Info and registration here 👉🏼 gisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.com/osint_summitgisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.comFactFinder OSINT SummitFour days of live OSINT training for journalists, lawyers, and researchers who already know the basics. War, conflict, and disinformation. July 14–17. 053
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaRuna Sandvik @runasand.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Incredibly excited to attend this four-day OSINT course by @giselilla.bsky.social and Haley Willis next month! Check out the page for details and to sign-up. The course will cover tools for investigating bombings, cartels, and disinfo. gisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.com/osint_summitgisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.comFactFinder OSINT SummitFour days of live OSINT training for journalists, lawyers, and researchers who already know the basics. War, conflict, and disinformation. July 14–17. 173
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 29/06/2026I’m so excited to finally make this public! Teaching a four-day Online OSINT Summit with the incredible Haley Willis (former Visual Investigations at the NYT) We’ll cover how to investigate bombings, disinfo and cartels Info and registration here 👉🏼 gisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.com/osint_summitgisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.comFactFinder OSINT SummitFour days of live OSINT training for journalists, lawyers, and researchers who already know the basics. War, conflict, and disinformation. July 14–17. 053
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 25/06/2026I'm teaching an Online OSINT Summit with the amazing Haley Willis (former NYT OSINT reporter). This is for folks who want to level up their war & conflict research skills. Get better bylines, better clients, better pay. Details and tickets here gisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.com/osint_summitgisela-perez-de-acha.mykajabi.comFactFinder OSINT SummitFour days of live OSINT training for journalists, lawyers, and researchers who already know the basics. War, conflict, and disinformation. July 14–17. 011
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaGeoConfirmed @geoconfirmed.org · 01/03/2026Geoconfirmed Iran. We mapped over 100 locations in the last 48 hours. Visit our map: each pin includes the related footage and its verified geolocation when you click on it. geoconfirmed.org/iran For the BlueSky community, tag us in GeoLocations, they will be added to the map. 03014
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaEvergreen Intel @vcdgf555.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Jalisco and Guadalajara are tearing themselves apart right now. Thread. 1/ 8256101
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaJames Vincent @jjvincent.bsky.social · 27/12/2025another robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls 9444684414406
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaTomi McCluskey @tomi-mcc.bsky.social · 07/11/2025"One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet. And a fourth was a down-on-his-luck bus driver." The AP ID's four of the alleged narcoterrorist killed in early US maritime strikes. apnews.com/article/trum...apnews.comTrump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuancedOne was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet. 142
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 12/11/2025God bless @propublica.org's Nonprofit Explorer projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/ I just love 990s and they made it so easy to find! Been here for hoursprojects.propublica.orgNonprofit Explorer - ProPublicaSince 2013, the IRS has released data culled from millions of nonprofit tax filings. Use this database to find organizations and see details like their executive compensation, revenue and expenses, as... 020
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaKate Linthicum @kate-linthicum.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was groped Tuesday by a man on the street who kissed her neck and touched her chest. “If they do this to the president," she said, "what must happen to all the young women women?" She's calling for new measures to end harassment www.latimes.com/world-nation...latimes.comMexico's president was groped on the street. Now she's waging war on rampant sexual harassmentClaudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's first female president, is pushing measures against sexual harassment after she was groped by a stranger on the street. 11369110
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaPEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 27/10/2025If you’re a journalist or newsroom leader concerned about safety, join PEN America and the Coalition Against Online Violence’s free webinar, Leading the Way: Building Safer Newsrooms, on Nov. 13th at 12pm ET. (1/2) 1106
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 07/09/2025I still miss Twitter. But I guess the world felt like a whole different vibe back then. Maybe I just miss that vibe. 030
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de Achaevacide @evacide.bsky.social · 14/08/2025ICE is now clean on OPSEC. www.404media.co/ice-adds-ran...404media.coICE Adds Random Person to Group Chat, Exposes Details of Manhunt in Real-TimeThe texts were sent to a group called “Mass Text” and show ICE using DMV and license plate reader data in an attempt to find their target, copies of the messages obtained by 404 Media show. 1127778
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaJon Passantino @passantino.bsky.social · 14/08/2025A judge ordered the sale of Alex Jones Infowars today, clearing the way for The Onion to renew its attempt to buy the notorious conspiracy-fueled empire. "We’re working on it," @bencollins.bsky.social tells @status.news www.status.news/p/washington... 141144582409
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 13/08/2025I wanna know who runs the cybersecurity infrastructure for Only Fans. Like … how good is it? 162
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaThe Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 09/08/2025By attempting to abdicate any legal responsibility to provide for a healthy environment, the U.S. is running in the opposite direction as the global legal community, @zoeschlanger.bsky.social reports:bit.lyAmerica Is Living in a Climate-Denial FantasyOn climate, the U.S. and the rest of the planet are now in “completely separate worlds.” 1315956
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 09/08/2025"Officials fear that Latin American drug cartels are among those who obtained sensitive court data due to a sweeping breach of the federal judiciary’s case filing system...be able to target cooperating witnesses involved in criminal trials against them." www.politico.com/news/2025/08...politico.comCartels may be able to target witnesses after major court hackThere is growing concern that cartels and foreign actors could use the stolen data to identify informants and foil criminal probes. 001
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaTeddy Wilson @reportbywilson.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Christian Secor is White Supremacist and Groyper sentenced to 3-years for the Capitol Riot. Since being pardoned by Trump, Secor attended CPAC, appeared on White Supremacist neo-Nazi podcasts, and was revealed as the anonymous writer behind a book printed by a White Nationalist publishing house. 26530
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaSergio olmos @sergioolmos.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Masked men leaping out of unmarked vehicles. Latino men taken from their places of work or while waiting for the bus. Street vendors tackled to the ground and forcefully held down. We collected videos of just over 100 incidents. W/ @evidentmedia.org , @bellingcat.com youtu.be/6BuxaVdv7po?...youtu.beMasked, Armed, Forceful: Finding Patterns in California Immigration RaidsYouTube video by Evident Media 12423
Reposted by Gisela Pérez de AchaEL PAÍS México @elpaismexico.bsky.social · 08/07/2025⭕ Crónica | Se le revuelve el estómago. Una semana antes fue amenazado su hermano Una mujer tomó el teléfono del negocio y le llamó para exigirle un pago de 230.000 pesos. La amenaza incluyó la advertencia: “A los chapitos les urge para seguir”. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ye67mty6 032
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 05/07/2025How Syria’s Dictator Buried His Victims www.nytimes.com/interactive/...nytimes.comHow the Assad Regime Buried Its Victims in a Mass Grave in SyriaA cemetery near Damascus was transformed into an industrial-scale mass grave for Syrians who opposed President Bashar al-Assad. 001
Gisela Pérez de Acha @giselilla.bsky.social · 05/07/2025How Los Angeles Police Officers Broke Protocols and Injured Protesters www.nytimes.com/video/world/...nytimes.comVideo: How Los Angeles Police Officers Broke Protocols and Injured ProtestersA Times analysis of videos and interviews with police, protesters and legal experts found that officers misused 40-mm sponge rounds at immigration-raid protests. 000