Public 404
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An actual person tracking what’s disappearing using AI and public information.
Federal datasets. Health. Climate. Justice.
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#OpenData #DataTransparency #FreedomOfInformation
Federal datasets. Health. Climate. Justice.
#public404 | @Public404
#OpenData #DataTransparency #FreedomOfInformation
Leviticus 19:34:
“The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love the stranger as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” love
“The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love the stranger as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” love
September 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Leviticus 19:34:
“The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love the stranger as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” love
“The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as one of your citizens; you shall love the stranger as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” love
History’s arc just curved chicago
September 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
History’s arc just curved chicago
having trouble posting as text rn. Ready to get away from the screen here read this thought.
September 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
having trouble posting as text rn. Ready to get away from the screen here read this thought.
FALSE EQUIVALENCE
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
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Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
September 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
FALSE EQUIVALENCE
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
Presenting two unequal situations as if they’re the same.
Claim: “Removing the CDC dashboard is just like any normal web update.”
Record: The update erased hospitalization, variant, and county-level outbreak data. (CDC Archive, Jan 2025)
More: public404.org
History’s arc just curved chicago
August 31, 2025 at 11:51 PM
History’s arc just curved chicago
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
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Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
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August 31, 2025 at 1:10 AM
CIRCULAR REASONING FALLACY
Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
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Using the conclusion as proof of itself.
“We must trust the agency because the agency says we must trust it.”
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BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
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Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
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August 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
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Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
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SLIPPERY SLOPE FALLACY
Arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme consequences.
“If we release one record, soon we’ll have to release everything.”
dontbefascist public404.org
Arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme consequences.
“If we release one record, soon we’ll have to release everything.”
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August 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
SLIPPERY SLOPE FALLACY
Arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme consequences.
“If we release one record, soon we’ll have to release everything.”
dontbefascist public404.org
Arguing that one small step will inevitably lead to extreme consequences.
“If we release one record, soon we’ll have to release everything.”
dontbefascist public404.org
STRAW MAN
Misrepresenting someone’s position to make it easier to attack.
Claim: “Critics say ICE should release everyone from detention immediately — but that would create chaos.”
Record: Critics actually called for better use of empty beds &alternatives(TRACreports.org April 2025)
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Misrepresenting someone’s position to make it easier to attack.
Claim: “Critics say ICE should release everyone from detention immediately — but that would create chaos.”
Record: Critics actually called for better use of empty beds &alternatives(TRACreports.org April 2025)
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August 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
STRAW MAN
Misrepresenting someone’s position to make it easier to attack.
Claim: “Critics say ICE should release everyone from detention immediately — but that would create chaos.”
Record: Critics actually called for better use of empty beds &alternatives(TRACreports.org April 2025)
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Misrepresenting someone’s position to make it easier to attack.
Claim: “Critics say ICE should release everyone from detention immediately — but that would create chaos.”
Record: Critics actually called for better use of empty beds &alternatives(TRACreports.org April 2025)
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FALSE DILEMMA FALLACY
Presenting only two options when more exist.
“Either we deport everyone or we have open borders.”
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Presenting only two options when more exist.
“Either we deport everyone or we have open borders.”
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August 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
FALSE DILEMMA FALLACY
Presenting only two options when more exist.
“Either we deport everyone or we have open borders.”
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Presenting only two options when more exist.
“Either we deport everyone or we have open borders.”
public404.org
BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
August 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM
BANDWAGON FALLACY
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
Assuming something is true or right because “everyone” agrees with it.
“Everyone says this report should stay secret, so it must be. : the right choice.”
public404.org
