Justin Franz
Justin Franz is a Montana-based reporter and photographer who wrote about web culture for the Daily Dot. His work has more recently appeared in Flathead Living Magazine, Trains Magazine, and Travel + Leisure.
Obama and Romney: There’s an app for that
Romney’s new VP app makes headlines, but the Obama campaign has a release as well.
On Aug 1, 2012 by Justin Franz
Tech startup connects campaign volunteers via social media
New York-based Amicus could be sending Facebook acquaintances your way for political calls.
On Jul 31, 2012 by Justin Franz
White House restricts press tweets
Officials didn’t want reporters condensing Vice President Joe Biden’s words out of context.
On Jul 25, 2012 by Justin Franz
Facebook spends big in Washington
The Facebook PAC lobbies for Internet freedom and other issues relevant to the site’s users and employees.
On Jul 24, 2012 by Justin Franz
Romney campaign accused of buying thousands of Twitter followers
The Republican presidential candidate’s Twitter following spiked by more than 100,000 in a single day, but his campaign denies paying for followers.
On Jul 22, 2012 by Justin Franz
Mitt Gets Worse catalogs Romney’s flip-flopping
This website shows Mitt Romney just can’t seem to keep a straight story when it comes to LGBT rights.
On Jul 20, 2012 by Justin Franz
Is Pawlenty Romney’s pick?
His Facebook suggests that the answer is “yes.”
On Jul 18, 2012 by Justin Franz
Romney and Obama battle on YouTube
July has seen a spike in the number of attack ads from both camps.
On Jul 17, 2012 by Justin Franz
Campaigns post videos of oppositions’ houses
The tactic is most popular with Democrats, least popular with voters.
On Jul 10, 2012 by Justin Franz
Mormon iPhone apps could help Romney
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has released 8 iPhone apps to date, with the help of nearly 100 volunteer developers. Can one of them help Mitt Romney at the polls this November?
On Jul 6, 2012 by Justin Franz
Ron Paul takes on Internet freedom
A new manifesto by the Texas Congressman takes aim at legislation like SOPA.
Herman Cain launches online video network
The former presidential candidate’s new CainTV network is off to an awkward start, although it’s getting positive reviews from supporters.
On Jul 4, 2012 by Justin Franz
Why Mitt Romney is losing on Twitter
Step 1: Log in to Twitter. Step 2: Befriend Betty White. Step 3: ???. Step 4: Profit!
On Jun 28, 2012 by Justin Franz
Utah Democrat makes it big on YouTube
Ryan Combe became a national name almost overnight thanks to a funny video.
On Jun 25, 2012 by Justin Franz
Joe the Plumber explains the Holocaust
Joe Wurzelbacher’s 15 minutes of fame aren’t up yet.
On Jun 21, 2012 by Justin Franz
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