Mondoweiss

The Damage Done by the ‘Gay Girl in Damascus’ Hoax

The Damage Done by the ‘Gay Girl in Damascus’ Hoax

ELEANOR K, MONDOWEISS: Finally we know the truth. Not Syrian, not female, not gay but a middle-aged American living in Scotland. There are consequences which the hoaxer, it appears, hasn’t considered.

 David Roberts

Lesbian Syrian Bloggers & (Incorrect) Assumptions of Truth

Lesbian Syrian Bloggers & (Incorrect) Assumptions of Truth

DAVID ROBERTS: While blogging is good and all, it doen’t come remotely close to the rigour of a good newspaper…