The intersection of the internet and the state.
Instagram covers video costs for celebs who don’t get political
Users who discuss ‘social issues, elections, or politics’ are not eligible for the program.
On Nov 11, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Hong Kong police caught on live stream shooting protester
The protester is in critical condition.
On Nov 11, 2019 by Sierra Juarez
My Chemical Romance may have predicted Chilean uprising back in 2011
‘Hola Chile! Te amamos! Stay safe in 2019,’ the band tweeted in 2011.
On Nov 5, 2019 by Libby Cohen
Trump scraps healthcare protections for LGBTQ patients
It’s a strike against the trans community.
On Nov 1, 2019 by Ana Valens
Twitter will ban all political advertising before 2020 election
‘We believe political message reach should be earned, not bought.’
On Oct 30, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Of course, Donald Trump Jr. loves ‘Jesus is King’
Don Jr. loves Kanye’s new album, and the internet hates to see it.
On Oct 29, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher
Senate passes legislation for monitoring deepfakes
The ‘Deepfake Report Act’ would require DHS to release annual reports on the state of the technology.
On Oct 25, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Facebook launches news tab, including top stories and personalized picks
The section will have ‘today’s stories’ and allow for personalization, the company said.
On Oct 25, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich
Why a 7-year-old trans kid is causing hysteria among conservatives
A family fight in Texas is now the center of a national controversy.
On Oct 24, 2019 by Claire Goforth
Major protests in Lebanon triggered by plan to tax WhatsApp calls
The proposed tax has resulted in protests against corruption and economic woes.
On Oct 20, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Scotland grants pardons to men, trans women convicted under homophobic laws
The law applies to men and trans women.
On Oct 17, 2019 by Siobhan Ball
Nintendo Switch subreddit implodes amid Hong Kong protests
‘It’s beyond politics, it’s a human rights issue. Don’t you get that?’
On Oct 16, 2019 by Nahila Bonfiglio
#DeleteFacebook trends amid report of Zuckerberg meeting with prominent conservatives
This isn’t the first time the hashtag has picked up steam.
On Oct 15, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich
Milo Yiannopoulos’ website dangerous.com was sold
The news comes amid reported financial troubles for the far-right provocateur.
On Oct 13, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Calls to ‘Free Nazanin’ increase after Iran releases jailed British national’s daughter
The Iranian government has held her on charges since 2016.
On Oct 11, 2019 by Siobhan Ball
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