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February 28, 2023

The Influencers Driving a Violent Groomer Conspiracy (Vice)

Libs of TikTok began as an anonymous troll account. Now it’s one of the most influential political forces in America - with the LGBTQ community firmly in their crosshairs.

Unmasked by a Washington Post investigation, Libs of TikTok is run by a former real-estate agent, Chaya Raichik, who has become the darling of the American right.

Her strategy is to repost footage from literal “libs of tik tok”, (namely LGBTQ people and their allies), and share it with her audience. Often framing it as a giant threatening movement that is “coming for your kids''. However, initial research shows that one in four accounts featured on her page will go on to experience real or online harassment.

But this online fear mongering is not happening in a vacuum. In the Statesm Anti-LGBTQ violence is at an all time high and it is being driven by the “groomer conspiracy”. A baseless claim that the LGBTQ community is indoctrinating, sexualizing and/or grooming children.

Now a whole ecosystem of right-wing influencers have sprung up to propagate this conspiracy. And they are having a direct influence on governors, legislation and violent extremists.


February 28, 2023

Tom Sizemore in Coma With 'No Further Hope,' Doctors Say

Tom Sizemore in Coma With ‘No Further Hope,’ Doctors Say

Tom Sizemore’s family is “deciding end of life matters” after the actor suffered a brain aneurysm from a stroke on Feb. 18, his rep confirmed to Variety.

The Saving Private Ryan actor has been in a coma under intensive care at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank since his collapse in his Los Angeles home. However, his rep Charles Lago said that doctors stated that there is no chance for his recovery.

According to the statement sent to the outlet on Monday, “doctors informed his family that there is no further hope and have recommended end of life decision. The family is now deciding end of life matters and a further statement will be issued on Wednesday.”

The statement adds, “We are asking for privacy for his family during this difficult time and they wish to thank everyone for the hundreds of messages of support, and prayers that have been received. This has been a difficult time for them.”

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