Is Facebook turning into Twitter—or is it the other way around?
The two social media giants, once directed by two diametrically opposed philosophies, are becoming more and more alike as they chase more and more users—and money
On Apr 18, 2013 by Tim Sampson
Behind 1 man’s tireless campaign to aid West, Texas
Eric Vaughan is determined to help save the West, Texas, town he holds so dear.
On Apr 18, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger
A student’s fight against abstinence education goes viral
It all started when a high school sex-ed instructor told students, “If your mom gives you birth control, she probably hates you.”
On Apr 18, 2013 by Kris Holt
Politician’s Facebook page and campaign site feature porn link
There’s a huge difference between lindareid.ca and lindareid.com.
100 Percent Men: A glaring portrait of gender inequality
The photos on this anonymous Tumblr blog speak volumes about the gender divide present in all corners of society.
On Apr 18, 2013 by Aja Romano
Internet covers medical bills and more for wounded Boston family
Monday was to be a day about family for Sydney Corcoran and her mother. Patriots Day in Boston: the Red Sox, the Marathon, the revelry.
On Apr 17, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger
Twitter users mock CNN’s Boston bombing coverage
Twitter comedians crack jokes about CNN’s latest “Dewey defeats Truman” moment.
On Apr 17, 2013 by Kris Holt
Dove’s “Real Beauty” campaign masks real racism
Many viewers have called Dove’s “Real Beauty Sketches” viral video “beautiful” and “eye-opening,” but others are concerned about its hidden message.
On Apr 17, 2013 by Aja Romano
Boston’s loneliest look to sexually capitalize on Marathon bombing
First comes the shock, then comes the shame, then comes the sex. In Boston, the tragedy surrounding Monday’s marathon quickly swayed full swing.
Whiskas Liberation Front fights for cat justice and comfort
If you’ve ever suspected cats are quietly plotting to take over the world, you were right.
Alex Jones claims YouTube censored his “Family Guy” theory
Whether intentionally or not, YouTube has given radio host Alex Jones and his conspiracy theory cohorts more ammunition for their latest claim.
On Apr 16, 2013 by Fidel Martinez
Football coach recruits players with creepy Joker tweets
For some reason, Coach Joker Phillips’s Twitter account is now spewing terrifying, terrible art that puns on his first name.
On Apr 16, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Is feminist intersectionality just an excuse for bullying?
New Statesman writer Helen Lewis had a sizable Twitter following of nearly 30,000 people, right up until the she decided she’d had enough of online politics this weekend and deleted her account.
On Apr 16, 2013 by Aja Romano
Fund your online dating with an untraceable currency
Good news for people who want to take care of nearly every transaction and interaction right there on the Internet.
On Apr 16, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger
“Suggested friends” Facebook feature gets man arrested for bigamy
A man in Tacoma, Wash., will likely be changing his relationship status from “Married” to “It’s Complicated.”
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