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New Faces of Death A Fun Stab At Grisly State Of Social Media

The proliferation of graphic content online, especially among children, highlights the disturbing impact of social media on society.

Brooklyn

fromGothamist

Bronx officials try to rein in social media 'takeovers' after winter events turn chaotic

Social media companies are urged to prevent organized chaos among teenagers, as seen in recent incidents in the Bronx and Washington Square Park.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Heavy social media users believe in their influence. Democracy, not as much.

fromEntrepreneur

Online Community Development

This Social Media Tactic Turns Followers Into Devoted Superfans

Real customer loyalty is built on consistency, not just chasing viral moments.

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fromTruthout

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.

fromsfist.com

7 hours ago

Saikat Chakrabarti's Big Ad Push Puts Him Five Points Behind Wiener In New Poll

Saikat Chakrabarti, the 40-year-old centimillionaire and former tech engineer, has been doing his utmost to gain some name recognition in San Francisco, seen as a longshot challenger to Nancy Pelosi.

SF politics

Europe politics

fromPrx

4 hours ago

The World

Hungary's election results show a significant shift as Peter Magyar defeats Viktor Orban after four terms.

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.

UK politics

Revealed: New poll shows what the public really think of fuel protests

Public blames government for fuel shortages and supports nationwide protests.

New York City

fromwww.amny.com

14 hours ago

Editorial | TikTok goes the clock. How's Mamdani doing after his first 100 days? | amNewYork

Mamdani's first 100 days as mayor received mixed reviews, with a favorability rating just under 50% and a need for stronger leadership.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

6 hours ago

Community battles to save San Francisco's beloved family block-party program 'Sunday Streets'

San Francisco's budget shortfall threatens the funding of the popular 'Sunday Streets' program, prompting community fundraising efforts.

London politics

13 hours ago

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

Protests in Dublin have escalated unexpectedly, reflecting public anger and loss of confidence in the Government.

LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Mamdani's trademark smug videos now undermining agenda: 'Might be a price to pay'

Slick online videos that aided Mayor Mamdani's campaign are now creating political challenges and enemies in his administration's early days.

Silicon Valley food

This TikTok vigilante is calling out what he says are obnoxious influencers and getting legal threats

Jay became a prominent influencer critic after mocking entitled influencers, helping to grow his family's snack brand on TikTok.

#protests

Europe news

Maeve McTaggart: How a spark of social media anger ignited a movement that stopped a nation in its tracks

London politics

Behind the barricades: how Ireland's week of fuel protest chaos unfolded

Europe news

Maeve McTaggart: How a spark of social media anger ignited a movement that stopped a nation in its tracks

fromFaithandfearinflushing

London politics

Behind the barricades: how Ireland's week of fuel protest chaos unfolded

There's a Mass Rebellion Against AI in the Workplace

Generative AI tools are widely rejected by workers, revealing a significant disconnect between executives and employees regarding AI's effectiveness and trustworthiness.

New York Mets

The Whys Have It

The Mets struggled initially but showed resilience before ultimately faltering against the Athletics.

Artificial intelligence

AI companies know they have an image problem. Will funding policy papers and thinktanks dig them out?

OpenAI calls for a reimagined social contract focused on people-first ideas amid rising public disapproval of AI.

Television

fromThe Atlantic

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.

Right-wing politics

We feel this incredible tension at all times': what happened to small-town USA when extremists moved in

The arrival of a controversial couple in Berkeley Springs sparked division and conflict within the community over far-right associations.

Marketing

fromInc

The Biggest Missed Opportunity in Social Media Has Nothing to Do With Marketing

Brands must transition from social listening to social doing to leverage insights for transformative action.

What history tells us about how the fuel protests might end

The history of civil disruption over rising costs offers insights into how these battles are won, lost, or settled in a bitter stalemate.

Germany news

UK news

Fionnan Sheahan: 'Send in the Army' threat by Justice Minister blamed for hardening stance of fuel-price protesters

Fuel price protesters in Dublin assert control, demanding change with strong rhetoric and public support.

Law

fromArs Technica

Trump admin hounds Reddit to reveal identity of user who criticized ICE

Grand jury proceedings are secretive and primarily used to investigate federal crimes, raising concerns about free speech protections.

Running

fromiRunFar

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.

Miami

fromVulture

Offset Makes First Public Statement After Being Shot

Offset expresses gratitude for support after being shot, focusing on recovery and family while planning to return to music.

Fundraising

fromPsychology Today

Equity and Fairness: Easy as Pie?

Dividing resources fairly is challenging due to self-interest and the need for cooperation.

Philosophy

fromBig Think

The important role of ignorance in building a better society

Total freedom without laws leads to chaos; social contracts are essential for order and security in society.

Left-wing politics

fromSlate Magazine

Democrats Have Found Their Answer to the Way Trump Posts Online. It's Slightly Mortifying.

Democrats are increasingly using bawdy humor and innuendo in their social media strategy to engage audiences.

Portland

fromPortland Mercury

Good Morning, News! Money Helps With Poverty, We Portland Arts, Top "Hillbilly Elegy" Diplomat to Pakistan, ICE and Other Dumbass Trump News - Portland Mercury

Portland faces a homelessness crisis, with residents expressing a need for financial support to secure permanent housing.

fromAdvocate.com

Beyond awareness: How youth leadership is reshaping the HIV response

Young people, especially Black and Latinx youth, face significant barriers in HIV advocacy and decision-making despite being heavily impacted by the epidemic.

Silicon Valley

fromFast Company

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.

Public health

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.

Environment

fromFast Company

The problem with Earth Month isn't greenwashing

Brands are increasingly silent about their sustainability efforts, leading to a loss of market signals and support for regenerative practices.

Boston

fromBoston.com

Protesters in downtown Boston demand 'complete end' to 'illegal wars' with Iran, Lebanon

Demonstrators in Boston protested against U.S. military actions in Iran and Lebanon, calling them illegal and unjustifiable.

Psychology

fromSilicon Canals

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.

#philanthropy

NYC LGBT

Pepper Spray and the Courage to Stay | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Philanthropy and wealth work reveal insights about power, belonging, and democracy through narratives and community experiences.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

After the Breaking: A Black Feminist Response to Retrenchment | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

The world is fracturing, revealing authoritarianism, while philanthropy struggles to adapt, necessitating new visions for justice and community-centered practices.

NYC LGBT

Pepper Spray and the Courage to Stay | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Philanthropy and wealth work reveal insights about power, belonging, and democracy through narratives and community experiences.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

After the Breaking: A Black Feminist Response to Retrenchment | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

The world is fracturing, revealing authoritarianism, while philanthropy struggles to adapt, necessitating new visions for justice and community-centered practices.

more#philanthropy

Privacy technologies

fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

Digital Hopes, Real Power: How the Arab Spring Fueled a Global Surveillance Boom

The 2011 Arab uprisings shifted power dynamics but also led to enhanced state surveillance using digital tools.

NYC music

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Social Eyes: Week of April 9-15

Planet Booty and Dar Williams are performing in the East Bay, showcasing diverse musical styles and themes.

Non-profit organizations

Democracy Needs You: 5 Steps Nonprofits Can Take to Support Free and Fair Elections | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Voting is essential for democracy, and nonprofits play a crucial role in promoting voter participation and countering misinformation.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

14 hours ago

Social media was once a great global conversation. Now it's just individuals locked into their own private worlds | Tom Whyman

Twitter once felt like a global conversation platform that shaped personal relationships and values, but usage has significantly declined over time.

Higher education

What Makes for an Effective Public Comment?

Public comments are crucial for shaping federal student aid regulations, especially following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

fromBustle

13 hours ago

How The 'Blue-Haired Liberal' Become The Right's Favorite Stereotype

Bennett and Tippetts, hairstylists from different political backgrounds, both cater to clients seeking culturally significant blue hair color.

Europe politics

Revealed: New poll shows what the public really think of fuel protests

Public support for nationwide fuel protests increases as fuel shortages worsen.

UK politics

12 hours ago

Minister wants investigation into 'unbalanced and lopsided' reporting of fuel protests by the media

Patrick O'Donovan calls for an investigation into perceived unbalanced media coverage of fuel protests in Ireland.

fromUSA TODAY

16 hours ago

Democrats won't win elections from the For You page | Opinion

Democratic candidates must enhance their social media strategies and focus on effective messaging to compete with Republicans.

New York City

fromCity & State NY

22 hours ago

100 days in, Mamdani embraces democratic socialism

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes democratic socialism and early achievements in his 100-day address, promising continued progress for New Yorkers.

Hundreds of gardai clear O'Connell Street blockade at 3.30am as new poll reveals what the public really think of fuel protests

Hundreds of gardaí have formed an effective ring of steel around the city centre. Protesters did not resist the move to free up the country's main thoroughfare.

London politics

Women in technology

Online abuse is a daily reality for women in public life | Letters

Women in public life face pervasive online misogynistic abuse, which includes defamation, threats, and criticism of appearance.

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

Foolish Pollsters Are Now Just Asking AI What Voters Would Say in Response to Questions and Publishing It at Face Value

Axios mistakenly cited AI-generated polling data as human responses, highlighting risks of using simulations in opinion polling.

Europe news

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News

Majority of voters say NYC on the wrong track under Zohran Mamdani: poll

A majority of New Yorkers believe the city is on the wrong track during Mayor Mamdani's first 100 days, with significant discontent among minority voters.

Portland

Online Community Development

Local News Day celebrates the journalism that strengthens our communities * Oregon ArtsWatch

Local News Day celebrates the importance of local journalism in strengthening community connections and civic engagement.

fromInc

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

The Future of Marketing is Community

Consumers prefer authentic connections over AI-generated content, emphasizing the importance of community in building trust and credibility.

LGBT

Most asexual people feel less accepted over past year

A majority of asexual individuals report feeling less accepted and visible within the LGBTQ+ community over the past year.

Right-wing politics

Fox News Catches a Nasty Stray in CNN Brawl Over Trump-MAGA Revolt

Trump's foreign policy faces backlash from pro-MAGA figures amid concerns over his threats against Iran.

World politics

fromThe New Yorker

We're Living in Horrible Conditions for Meaningful Dissent

The repeated imagery of war has desensitized the public, lowering political stakes and altering perceptions of conflict.

Left-wing politics

As AI Breathes Down Our Necks, It's Time for a Luddite Renaissance

Bernie Sanders calls for a moratorium on AI data centers to address concerns about unregulated AI development.

Silicon Valley

Porn, dog poo and social media snaps: the taskers' scraping the internet for Meta-owned AI firm

Scale AI, part-owned by Meta, employs thousands to train AI using personal data from social media, raising ethical concerns about data scraping.

fromApaonline

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.

Philosophy

The anti-ICE resistance is working | Judith Levine

Resistance in politics mirrors physical resistance, slowing government actions and generating public response, as seen in the backlash against Trump's deportation efforts.

fromWIRED

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.

Europe news

Government in 'complete panic' as stakes get higher in Ireland's nationwide fuel protests

Government is considering excise cuts on agricultural diesel and tax rebates to address a fuel supply blockade.

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.

LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.

fromLGBTQ Nation

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.

Arts

fromHyperallergic

2 weeks ago

What Makes a Good Protest Sign?

Artists provide tips for creating impactful protest signs ahead of the No Kings protest.

fromwww.bbc.com

More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action protest

"Those attending should be aware that showing support for a proscribed organisation is an offence under the Terrorism Act, and we will not hesitate to act where the law is broken," said commander Claire Smart.

London politics

fromWIRED

How the Internet Broke Everyone's Bullshit Detectors

Synthetic media is reshaping information warfare, prioritizing speed and virality over accuracy in online content.

Michelle Obama Says US In 'Janky' Era Under Trump

Michelle Obama stated, 'We're in just a janky version... the new version doesn't make the old one bad. It's necessary for growth.' This reflects her view that the current challenges are part of a transformative process.

US politics

Digital life

fromwww.bbc.com

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.

Trump Administration Demands Reddit Reveal Identity of User Who Criticized ICE

The Trump administration ordered Reddit to provide personal information on a user criticizing ICE, raising First Amendment concerns.

London politics

Online Community Development

Sadiq Khan demands stronger action on social media outrage economy'

Sadiq Khan demands stronger government action against social media companies spreading disinformation about London's crime and integration issues.

2 weeks ago

The Bad-News Echo Chamber of Pro-Democracy Substack

Grassroots activism and positive narratives are essential for winning elections and countering the negative portrayal of democracy's challenges.

Trump Goes on Wild Posting Bender After Melania's Surprise Epstein Announcement

I have never been friends with Epstein. Donald and I were invited to the same parties as Epstein from time to time, since overlapping in social circles is common in New York City and Palm Beach.

US politics

London politics

'We have a list of demands' - Fuel protest organiser says 'breakthrough' in talks reached but disruption to continue

Blockades threaten food and water supply as fuel crisis escalates, prompting government talks with protesters.

fromPR Daily

A landmark ruling is reshaping social media. Communicators should pay attention. - PR Daily

A court ruling holds social media platforms accountable for addictive designs impacting user mental health.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Politics in an Attention Economy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Candidates must be cultural figures to succeed in today's American politics, navigating an attention economy shaped by algorithms.

Philosophy

3 weeks ago

In Defense of Being Performative

Democracy requires citizens to actively perform civic engagement; dismissing performative politics misunderstands that democratic participation is inherently performative and essential for democratic survival.

fromPsychology Today

It's Helpful to Treat Sharing Fake News as a Moral Issue

Explicitly discussing the ethics of sharing fake news reduces the intention to share it.

World politics

2 months ago

How the left can win back the internet and rise again

The internet transformed political power, enabling right-wing forces to exploit engagement-driven platforms while undermining leftist organizing and progressives' previous online advantage.

Left-wing politics

2 months ago

Taking to the Streets

Independent journalism holds the powerful to account, centers marginalized communities, cuts through lies, advances progressive ideas, and relies on reader support and donations.