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‘Digilantism,’ ‘hackbacks’ and mutual aid are used by online activists to fight trolls

‘Digilantism,’ ‘hackbacks’ and mutual aid are used by online activists to fight trolls

Sandra Jeppesen, Lakehead University On Aug. 5, 2022, digital trans activist Clara Sorrenti found herself arrested at gunpoint at her home in London, Ont. Anti-trans trolls had falsely reported she...