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Weaponized Social Media Is Driving the Explosion of Fascism
Weaponized memes are engineered to excite and incite while poisoning democracies with disinformation.
Can Facebook Reinvent Itself?
If there’s anything users don’t associate with Facebook, it’s secure communication.
Notification Bloatification
Millions of people are talking about things!
A Broad New Coalition Is Rising to Block Brazil’s Far Right From the Presidency
The polarization occurring around the globe is visible in Brazil’s elections this year.
Social Media War in Brazil Pushes Far-Right Candidate Toward Presidency
Like Trump, Jair Bolsonaro strategically avoids debate and uses social media to spread misinformation.
An Introduction to the Koch Digital Media Network
The Koch brothers' total spending may hit $400 million this midterm cycle.
Facebook Accused of “Full-Frontal Suppression of Dissent”
The shutdown affected many sites that cover war, police brutality, and other issues neglected by corporate media.
Challenging Trump’s Propaganda Means Creating a Counter-Narrative
On Twitter, Trump controls the message and shapes the parameters of debate.
Profit, Not Free Speech, Governs Media Companies’ Decisions on Controversy
Information publicly viewed as hateful can damage a business.
As Violence Consumes Dhaka, Protesters Struggle to Get Their Story Out
The ruling party is limiting internet and social media access as it unleashes rape and assault on protesters.