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What gets in

Public figures only: elected officials, candidates, journalists, commentators, podcasters, comedians and other people with a public platform. Private citizens are not listed.
Their own words or image. Each entry quotes the person exactly, or describes an image they posted. If we cannot verify the wording, it is not included.
One of four kinds: a threat of violence, incitement to violence, celebrating violence, or mocking victims of violence.
Every entry links the original (or a major outlet quoting it) and an archive copy, with the date and platform.
Apologies, deletions and clarifications are shown on the entry, with a link.
Every entry is reviewed and approved by a person before it is published.

Home addresses, workplaces of private people, family members or any private detail.
Calls to act against anyone.
Re-hosted video. We embed or link the original.

We use neutral verbs (“said”, “posted”). The quote carries the weight; we add one line of context.

Anyone listed, or anyone else, can ask for a correction or send a reply. We answer within 7 days and log changes on the entry.