The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano speaks at Turning Point Action's "Unite and Win" rally Downtown on Aug. 19.

Opinion | Mastriano’s coded antisemitic language against Shapiro is dangerous

By Rachel Soloff, Opinions Editor • October 25, 2022
Gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano’s antisemitic rhetoric against his Jewish opponent Josh Shaprio is extremely dangerous and continues to stoke the fire of antisemitism.
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Editorial | Gab back online: a public safety hazard

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 29, 2018
Gab was taken down last month after it’s ties to the Tree of Life gunman were revealed to the world — but it’s back up as of this weekend, which should alarm anyone who cares about public safety.
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Gab: a dangerous haven for white supremacists

By Neena Hagen, Assistant Opinions Editor • October 31, 2018
Gab, a fringe social media site frequented by Tree of Life shooter Robert Bowers, was taken down on Saturday — a great first step towards eradicating hate on the internet.
The Tree of Life shooting suspect used Gab, an extremist-friendly social media platform, to voice his anti-Semitic views. By Sunday night, Gab was no longer accessible as its host, GoDaddy, took the site offline.

Gab: Its history and influence in the Tree of Life shooting

By Erica Guthrie, Staff Writer • October 28, 2018

Shortly before entering the Tree of Life congregation in Squirrel Hill, Robert Bowers, a Baldwin resident and Saturday’s shooting suspect, posted a message on social media site Gab that said, “I can't...

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