FAQ

How can I contact you? What’s the most secure way to do so?

I receive most tips by email or over the phone, but you’re able to contact me a number of ways. If your tip is sensitive, you can reach me through Signal (makenakelly.32), an end-to-end encrypted messaging app. I also accept tips in my Twitter DMs.

Head over to my contact page for more information on how to contact me.

Can I speak to you anonymously?

There are a handful of reasons why I would grant sources anonymity, and I’m more than happy to have this kind of conversation with you. Generally, I to grant anonymity to individuals who fear the information they are telling me could result in retaliation from a boss or employer.

If you are coming to me with sensitive information, your comfort and safety is my main priority. Before we conduct any formal interviews, we can chat in an off-the-record capacity in order to ensure your safety.

What do you cover?

I cover how the internet shapes politics — and how politics reshapes the internet. I report on how campaigns, movements, and influencers use platforms to build power, with a particular focus on how Republicans and conservative groups organize online.

As of 2025, I’m tracking how Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and its access to vast troves of Americans’ data, is testing the limits of tech’s influence over government itself.

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