'Your body, my choice': Women face new surge of hate speech on X and TikTok following Trump's election victory
Trump's victory has led to a rise in online hate and misogyny against women.
Nicola Bulley's partner says online obsession became a monster'
Social media fixation on Nicola Bulley's case shifted from helpful to harmful, leading to misinformation and personal attacks on her family.
Reddit 'snark' pages are critiquing-and sometimes harassing-influencers
The internet's fixation on influencers leads to a problematic culture of snark, straddling the line between critique and harassment.
Does Being Called "Timmy" Make Me Less Manly? | The Walrus
Insults targeting masculinity remain prevalent online, with 'Timmy' being used derogatorily in 99.9% of related social media posts.
X users accuse creator of viral 'T-girl' account of using dildos to pretend to be trans
The viral video sparked backlash for allegedly mocking and exploiting trans identities, inciting discussions on respect and representation in online content.
Anti-LGBTQ+ post on X backfires hilariously on sender
An anti-LGBTQ+ tweet backfired, demonstrating how online harassment can lead to unintended consequences and highlighting pressing issues around legal risks of hate speech.
'Your body, my choice': Women face new surge of hate speech on X and TikTok following Trump's election victory
Trump's victory has led to a rise in online hate and misogyny against women.
Nicola Bulley's partner says online obsession became a monster'
Social media fixation on Nicola Bulley's case shifted from helpful to harmful, leading to misinformation and personal attacks on her family.
Reddit 'snark' pages are critiquing-and sometimes harassing-influencers
The internet's fixation on influencers leads to a problematic culture of snark, straddling the line between critique and harassment.
Does Being Called "Timmy" Make Me Less Manly? | The Walrus
Insults targeting masculinity remain prevalent online, with 'Timmy' being used derogatorily in 99.9% of related social media posts.
X users accuse creator of viral 'T-girl' account of using dildos to pretend to be trans
The viral video sparked backlash for allegedly mocking and exploiting trans identities, inciting discussions on respect and representation in online content.
Anti-LGBTQ+ post on X backfires hilariously on sender
An anti-LGBTQ+ tweet backfired, demonstrating how online harassment can lead to unintended consequences and highlighting pressing issues around legal risks of hate speech.
Racism, sexism and LGBTQphobia tarnish the rise of women's basketball in the US
The WNBA has seen record attendance and viewership, but players face significant online harassment, highlighting ongoing issues of racism and misogyny in sports.
Threats Against Haitians Land at the Doorstep of The Haitian Times
Garry Pierre-Pierre highlights unprecedented levels of racism and threats faced by The Haitian Times amid false claims against Haitian residents in Springfield.
Racism, sexism and LGBTQphobia tarnish the rise of women's basketball in the US
The WNBA has seen record attendance and viewership, but players face significant online harassment, highlighting ongoing issues of racism and misogyny in sports.
Threats Against Haitians Land at the Doorstep of The Haitian Times
Garry Pierre-Pierre highlights unprecedented levels of racism and threats faced by The Haitian Times amid false claims against Haitian residents in Springfield.
Warp Payroll Startup Faces Backlash Over Controversial Affiliate Post - GREY Journal
Warp faced backlash after a racially charged social media post linked to the company; they responded by revoking the individual's badge and limiting future affiliate access.
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif filed a legal complaint for online harassment against her
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif faced online harassment, including false claims about her sex post-win, highlighting the challenges female athletes often endure.
Landmark Lawsuit Takes Canary Mission to Court for Doxxing Palestine Advocates
Canary Mission, a pro-Israel doxxing operation, is being sued for the first time for targeting pro-Palestinian activists.
Trolls Used Her Face to Make Fake Porn. There Was Nothing She Could Do.
Online harassment and threats are prevalent against young progressive politicians like Sabrina Javellana.
Olympic opening ceremony DJ files legal complaints for online abuse over Last Supper' tableau
A DJ and LGBTQ+ icon, Barbara Butch, faced online harassment after the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony, leading to a legal complaint and police investigation.
X is the worst social media app for LGBTQ+ people, says new report - LGBTQ Nation
GLAAD's annual Social Media Safety Index report reveals X with the lowest score. All social media sites graded failed, with TikTok having the highest score at 67%.
"Dedicated" teacher put on leave after Libs of TikTok accuses him of having a drag "fetish"
A Texas high school science teacher has been placed on probation after images of him wearing drag were shared online.
The teacher's students are rallying to his defense against an anti-LGBTQ+ troll.
Utah student athlete threatened after school board member implies she's trans
A high school athlete in Utah is under police protection after receiving threats following a state school board member's social media post.
The board member implied the athlete was transgender and suggested she shouldn't be on the team.
X is the worst social media app for LGBTQ+ people, says new report - LGBTQ Nation
GLAAD's annual Social Media Safety Index report reveals X with the lowest score. All social media sites graded failed, with TikTok having the highest score at 67%.
"Dedicated" teacher put on leave after Libs of TikTok accuses him of having a drag "fetish"
A Texas high school science teacher has been placed on probation after images of him wearing drag were shared online.
The teacher's students are rallying to his defense against an anti-LGBTQ+ troll.
Utah student athlete threatened after school board member implies she's trans
A high school athlete in Utah is under police protection after receiving threats following a state school board member's social media post.
The board member implied the athlete was transgender and suggested she shouldn't be on the team.
Forget what you know about John Green and watch Turtles All The Way Down
John Green's work has been oversimplified and misunderstood due to online perspectives, leading to uncool perceptions and shallow readings based on the internet era.
Goodbye to all that harassment
Sarah Jeong reflects on the online harassment she faced after being hired by The New York Times.
She details the hate messages and slurs she received, and the impact it had on her mental health.
Forget what you know about John Green and watch Turtles All The Way Down
John Green's work has been oversimplified and misunderstood due to online perspectives, leading to uncool perceptions and shallow readings based on the internet era.
Goodbye to all that harassment
Sarah Jeong reflects on the online harassment she faced after being hired by The New York Times.
She details the hate messages and slurs she received, and the impact it had on her mental health.
Explicit Taylor Swift deepfakes circulated the internet. Her Swifties are seeing red
Fans rallied to support Taylor Swift after AI-generated sexually explicit images of her circulated on social media.
The incident highlights the issue of deepfake technology being used to create explicit content without consent, primarily affecting women and children.
Three ways we can fight deepfake porn
Nonconsensual deepfakes, particularly of women, have become a major issue as generative AI has made it easier to create and distribute them.
New tools such as watermarks and laws could help combat nonconsensual deepfake porn and hold perpetrators accountable.
Swift retaliation: Fans strike back after explicit deepfakes flood X | TechCrunch
Nonconsensual deepfake porn of Taylor Swift went viral.
Swifties are organizing to bury AI-generated deepfake content of their idol.
Explicit Taylor Swift deepfakes circulated the internet. Her Swifties are seeing red
Fans rallied to support Taylor Swift after AI-generated sexually explicit images of her circulated on social media.
The incident highlights the issue of deepfake technology being used to create explicit content without consent, primarily affecting women and children.
Trump Walks Out of Courtroom During Closing Arguments by Carroll's Lawyer
Donald Trump walked out of the courtroom during the closing arguments of the lawsuit against him.
Trump's actions have normalized online attacks and harassment.
Mia Janin took own life after bullying - inquest
Mia's parents raised concerns about her feeling lonely and isolated at school.
Mia's TikTok video was shared in a Snapchat group where she was mocked.
Arab Strap Announce Album, Share Video for New Song "Bliss"
Arab Strap is releasing a new album titled 'I'm Totally Fine With It 👍 Don't Give a Fuck Anymore 👍' on May 10.
The lead single 'Bliss' explores the topic of online harassment faced by women and incorporates elements of electronic disco.
2023 Women's World Cup players targeted with "prolific" homophobic abuse online
Homophobic online abuse was prolific during the 2023 Women's World Cup, with the U.S. Women's National Team receiving the most hate.
One in five players were targeted with discriminatory, abusive, or threatening messages, with nearly 50% of them containing homophobic, sexual, and sexist rhetoric.
James 'not in good place' after 'disgusting' abuse
Lauren James is experiencing racist online abuse, which has had a negative impact on her mental health.
Chelsea manager Emma Hayes strongly condemns the abuse and suggests that James may be targeted more due to her race.
Too terrified to leave the house': Internet trolls in Libya target women
Libyan women working for change face online harassment and silencing tactics, including death threats and smear campaigns.
Prominent political activist Hanan al-Faidy withdrew from the parliamentary election due to a toxic online campaign against her, including fake news reports of her demise.
'Democracy didn't fall from the sky,' says Baerbock in Bonn DW 06/17/2024
Democracy must be protected and diverse voices need to be visible in the media landscape.
Too terrified to leave the house': Internet trolls in Libya target women
Libyan women working for change face online harassment and silencing tactics, including death threats and smear campaigns.
Prominent political activist Hanan al-Faidy withdrew from the parliamentary election due to a toxic online campaign against her, including fake news reports of her demise.
'Democracy didn't fall from the sky,' says Baerbock in Bonn DW 06/17/2024
Democracy must be protected and diverse voices need to be visible in the media landscape.
Teachers' union rep suspended for antisemitic online posts of 'gluttons and thieves'
A Maryland teachers' union official has been suspended for spreading antisemitism online, including posting a list of wealthy Jews.
The official's posts included accusations that the Jews on the list were 'gluttons and thieves' who accumulated wealth through abusing workers.
She Redecorated Her Boyfriend's Apartment. TikTok Hated It.
Emma Ganzarain faced backlash on TikTok for the redesign of her boyfriend's apartment, with many commenters criticizing the more sterile aesthetic.
Some commenters accused Ganzarain of controlling her partner, while others sent her death and rape threats.
The term 'sad beige' was used by some commenters to describe the minimalist style with neutral tones.
Trans teacher files human rights complaint after Libs of TikTok doxxes them - LGBTQ Nation
Wilson, a high school art teacher, filed a human rights complaint after being doxxed and harassed by a parent of one of their students.
Wilson's experience of receiving hateful and violent online messages reveals the ongoing discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in education.
The actions of an anti-LGBTQ+ social media account, Libs of TikTok, have resulted in the resignation or firing of multiple teachers due to their sexual orientation or support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Racist abuse of Labour politician after viral campaign video reported to police
Racial abuse against Black politicians in the UK, such as Dawn Butler, is prevalent and alarming, leading to calls for systemic change.