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Oliver Buchannon
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"No Judgment": Inside the Chilling Conversations That Led to Adam Raine's Death

"No Judgment": Inside the Chilling Conversations That Led to Adam Raine's Death

Adam Raine, 16, turned to ChatGPT for help with schoolwork, grief, and loneliness. According to a lawsuit against OpenAI, the AI slowly evolved into his closest confidant — encouraging suicidal ideation and guiding him through attempts until his final night. The case could set a precedent for AI liability in America.

Aug 30, 2025

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17 min read

'Bugonia' Awes Venice, Earning 7-Min Long Standing Ovation

'Bugonia' Awes Venice, Earning 7-Min Long Standing Ovation

Here's what the critics are saying.

Aug 29, 2025

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4 min read

Waiting to hear from a lawyer.

Waiting to hear from a lawyer.

In the meantime... something fun!

Aug 29, 2025

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5 min read

I didn't expect to be writing this today.

I didn't expect to be writing this today.

Integrity tested in a Whole Foods yesterday. Only one passed. The other made a fool of herself.

Aug 21, 2025

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7 min read

From "Monsters" to Mercy

From "Monsters" to Mercy

Convicted in 1996, Erik and Lyle Menendez have become unlikely symbols of America's changing views on trauma, fairness and punishment.

Aug 21, 2025

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4 min read

Would You Like a Bribery With That Snack?

Would You Like a Bribery With That Snack?

An Eric Adams ally handed a reporter potato chips stuffed with cash — a cultural "misunderstanding," she insists.

Aug 21, 2025

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6 min read

Want to be published in The Ravenna Report?

Want to be published in The Ravenna Report?

A Personal Note & Pitch Guide

Aug 20, 2025

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7 min read

What if 'Liberation' Means... nevermind.

What if 'Liberation' Means... nevermind.

He just messed with the wrong journalist's research.

Aug 12, 2025

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7 min read

Trump Orders National Guard to DC Over "Violence Surge" — FBI Data Says Crime Is Down

Trump Orders National Guard to DC Over "Violence Surge" — FBI Data Says Crime Is Down

“I think I speak for all Americans,” D-DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said. “We don’t believe it’s legal to use the American military against American citizens on American soil.”

Aug 12, 2025

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4 min read

Trump Is Bringing Back the Only Confederate Statue in DC

Trump Is Bringing Back the Only Confederate Statue in DC

The National Park Service says it's his way of "beautifying" America's capital.

Aug 12, 2025

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6 min read

Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor

I've read your comments and... we've gotta talk.

Aug 10, 2025

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6 min read

Trump's College 'Transparency' Order Isn't About Merit — It's about Preserving Privilege

Trump's College 'Transparency' Order Isn't About Merit — It's about Preserving Privilege

Trump's new order demands colleges publish race and test score data to prove they're merit-based. Critics warn it's a political move that could prioritize rich, white applicants under the guise of fairness.

Aug 9, 2025

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7 min read

When 'We, the People' Become Background Noise

When 'We, the People' Become Background Noise

Town halls used to keep representatives honest. Now, absent face-to-face accountability, they need to get their head out of Twitter.

Aug 9, 2025

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6 min read

Idk who they're talking about, but it's *not* me.

Idk who they're talking about, but it's *not* me.

America didn't move right. The narrative did.

Aug 9, 2025

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6 min read

Are we still talking about this CREEP?

Are we still talking about this CREEP?

She asked for a pardon, and well - he *can,* you know?

Aug 3, 2025

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3 min read

Know Where You're Not Wanted

Know Where You're Not Wanted

For Trump, it's his mother's home country. For Ghislaine Maxwell, it's... out of prison.

Jul 27, 2025

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7 min read

Trump's Scottish Family Sends a Message via Picket Sign: Go Back To Where You Came From

Trump's Scottish Family Sends a Message via Picket Sign: Go Back To Where You Came From

Trump is inaugurating his new Aberdeenshire golf course in honor of his late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod. A MacLeod said her family is “ashamed” to see their name associated it.

Jul 27, 2025

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7 min read

He Told Them Not to Trust Anyone—Now They Don’t Trust Him

He Told Them Not to Trust Anyone—Now They Don’t Trust Him

What happens when they realize you’re everything you said they were?

Jul 20, 2025

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8 min read

It happened. Just much sooner than I expected.

It happened. Just much sooner than I expected.

“I’m Jesus Christ, whether you want to accept it or not, I don’t care." -Charles Manson

Jul 20, 2025

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8 min read

What if... the swamp strikes back?

What if... the swamp strikes back?

Nixon buried Florida's jet-setting dream in the swamp. Trump just dug it up—and built a prison on top.

Jul 7, 2025

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3 min read

One Nation, Spray-Tanned, Under God

One Nation, Spray-Tanned, Under God

The lip filler. The bronzer. The Botox. The bizarre race to look like Ivanka. Inside the strange and growing aesthetic of power and beauty in Trump's America.

Jul 3, 2025

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9 min read

Honest Typology Review: Is This "Makeup" Actually Worth Wearing?

Honest Typology Review: Is This "Makeup" Actually Worth Wearing?

Is it makeup? Skincare? I tried Typology Paris so you don't have to.

Jul 1, 2025

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9 min read

The Quiet Coup of American Media: VOA goes OAN

The Quiet Coup of American Media: VOA goes OAN

How Trump turned a Cold War-era broadcasting tool into a megaphone for extremism

Jun 24, 2025

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6 min read

Combatting Authoritarianism Without Feeding It

Combatting Authoritarianism Without Feeding It

As legacy outlets come under fire from both the far-right and disillusioned left, journalists face an impossible task: reporting the truth without handing ammo to an anti-media regime.

May 28, 2025

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8 min read

The Papacy Has a New Face. And a Digital Footprint

The Papacy Has a New Face. And a Digital Footprint

WWJD? Apparently, Be Called a "Marxist Puppet."

May 9, 2025

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7 min read

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