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Chase DiBenedetto

Social Good Reporter

Chase joined Mashable's Social Good team in 2020, covering online stories about digital activism, climate justice, accessibility, and media representation. Her work also touches on how these conversations manifest in politics, popular culture, and fandom. Sometimes she's very funny.

Chase has a B.A. in International Studies from UC San Diego and a Masters in International Relations and Journalism from NYU. Her academic background is rooted in global social movements, humanitarian aid and human rights, and the politics and culture of Latin America. Chase's MA thesis was all about mummies.

Outside Mashable, Chase is an avid film watcher, bread maker, concert goer, and California enthusiast. On any given day you can catch her in the AMC A-List line... Or buying too many books... Or talking obscure fun facts. She firmly believes Pixar’s Cars is one of the best movies ever made. 

Contact Chase at [email protected] or follow her @chadibenedetto.


Latest From Chase DiBenedetto
U.S. immigration services wants to review potential citizens' social media
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Report: Thousands of harmful AI chatbots threaten minor safety
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Music legend Quincy Jones receives lively tribute at 2025 Oscars
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'No Other Land' wins Best Documentary Feature at 2025 Oscars
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Watch Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo open the 2025 Oscars
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Apple's child safety changes put more of the onus on app developers
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Google Pixel Watch 3 can detect loss of pulse and call 911
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It's now easier to remove personal information from Google Search results
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DOGE tech employees jointly resign in protest of Elon Musk
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How trans people use technology to fight back against aggression
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Grok blocked sources accusing Elon Musk of spreading misinformation
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Are DOGE dividend checks really happening? What to know.
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This Chrome extension will change 'Gulf of America' back to 'Gulf of Mexico'
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Protesters decry 'fascist Elon Musk' at dozens of Tesla showrooms nationwide
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Google Calendar cuts Black History Month, Pride Month, and more
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Meta begins slashing thousands from its workforce
A sign with the Meta logo on the side of a large white building.

Bookmark these abortion resources now
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What is USAID and why is Elon Musk trying to kill it?
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USAID website shut down as Musk kills humanitarian aid agency
The USAID building.
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