In An Increasingly Polarized America, Is It Possible To Be Civil On Social Media?
Tyler and Larry have never met. But almost every day for the last few years, they get into a fight on Twitter.
Melissa Harris-Perry Levels New Complaints Against Wake Forest University
Melissa Harris-Perry, a Wake Forest University professor and former talk show host on MSNBC, is criticizing the school and academic freedom on campus.
'Bye Bye Twitter Und Facebook': German Green Party Chief Quits Social Media
Robert Habeck says he left Twitter after he was hacked, but he also says the platform has made him more "polemic".
Judge Dismisses San Bernardino Shooting Lawsuit Against Facebook, Google, Twitter
Family members and victims of the 2015 mass shooting in California had accused the tech companies of knowingly supporting ISIS and helping the group spread its radical beliefs.
Study Shows Americans Are Meaner On Twitter Than Canadians
Canadian Twitter may truly be a nicer place. Researcher Bryor Snefjella says Canadians tend to tweet more positive words compared to their American counterparts.
Nearly 30 Percent Of Anti-Semitic Online Attacks Are Bots
A study released last week by the Anti-Defamation League revealed that anti-Semitic online slurs have surged in the lead-up to the midterms — and many of the attacks are automated.
Twitter Star Jonny Sun Draws 'Positive, Hopeful Things' Into Being
The comedian and illustrator joined forces with Lin-Manuel Miranda for Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You. Sun says he filled the book's 100+ drawings with peace and quiet optimism.
DOJ Probe Into Bias At Tech Companies Should Include Democrats, California AG Says
Attorney General Xavier Becerra is calling on the Justice Department to invite Democrats to the Sept. 25 meeting focused on social media and tech companies or risk proving the event's political bent.
For Many In Venezuela, Social Media Is A Matter Of Life And Death
When it comes to social media, many Venezuelans choose to self-censor. But for others, social media can be a lifeline. One pharmacist uses Twitter to help people find scarce medicines.
'Low IQ,' 'SPECTACULAR,' 'Dog': How Trump Tweets About African-Americans
NPR examined Trump's Twitter feed this summer, which shows a snapshot of a president who attacks black public figures who criticize him, while praising black celebrities who support him.