The intersection of the internet and the state.
How ‘hyperlocal’ news app Patch is trying to regain trust in media
Trust in media is declining. This app wants to do something about it.
On Dec 26, 2018 by Alexis Tatum
People affected by the shutdown are sharing #ShutdownStories on Twitter
The shutdown entered its fourth day on Tuesday, affecting Christmas plans for many across the country
On Dec 25, 2018 by Samira Sadeque
Proud Boys initiated October Manhattan attack, according to new video
Victims are refusing to cooperate and prosecutors are relying heavily on video evidence.
On Dec 24, 2018 by Samira Sadeque
Social media researcher says he tried Russian-style influence tactics in Alabama
Jonathan Morgan created a fake Facebook page to test out disinformation tactics.
On Dec 19, 2018 by Ellen Ioanes
NY state senator tells woman staffer ‘Kill yourself!’ in a tweet
This was after she called him out for misusing a parking placard.
On Dec 18, 2018 by Samira Sadeque
FCC finally releases emails on Ajit Pai’s ‘Harlem Shake’ video
Agency initially argued that releasing email with only the word “Ok” could be harmful
On Dec 17, 2018 by Mikael Thalen
Alex Jones is still doing live broadcasts on Instagram
Instagram, one of the most popular social media platforms, remains one of the few to still allow Jones to share his views
On Dec 17, 2018 by Samira Sadeque
California no longer plans to tax your text messages
The proposal would add a surcharge to texting and would direct the extra money to 911 services or subsidizing phone services for low-income users.
On Dec 16, 2018 by Samira Sadeque
Net neutrality died last year. But the fight’s just begun
A lot has happened in the past year.
On Dec 14, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich
Google CEO tells Congress why searching ‘idiot’ results in Trump images
No, there’s not a man ‘sitting behind the curtain.’
On Dec 11, 2018 by Mikael Thalen
Woman with Tumblr page devoted to Dylann Roof arrested for plotting terrorism
She reportedly planned to bomb a bar.
On Dec 11, 2018 by Sunny Kim
Kavanaugh votes against hearing Planned Parenthood defunding case
Anti-abortion advocates are disappointed, but pro-choice supporters are breathing a sigh of relief.
On Dec 10, 2018 by Alex Dalbey
Dave Hill suspended from Twitter for barraging Trump supporters with ‘your mom’ jokes
The suspension has given Hill a lot of time to think about your mom.
On Dec 5, 2018 by Audra Schroeder
Emails reveal Mark Zuckerberg took steps to hurt Vine
Emails released by a British lawmaker show the exchange.
On Dec 5, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich
Michael Flynn’s redacted Russia investigation info is now Twitter’s favorite meme
It looks like pop art. Or jail cell bars.
On Dec 5, 2018 by Ana Valens
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