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“January 6th All Over Again”: Is Facebook Fueling Bolsonaro’s Coup-Mongering?
As Brazil's far right President Jair Bolsonaro trails badly in the polls, he is spreading lies about election integrity.
Facebook Enables Anti-Abortion Clinics to Collect Data on Would-Be Patients
Personal data may someday be used as evidence against abortion seekers in states where the procedure is outlawed.
Trump’s Site Truth Social Has Been Banning Users Over Posts on Jan. 6 Hearings
The site's terms of service allow its managers to suspend users for “any reason or no reason” whatsoever.
Elon Musk Says He’ll Let Trump Back on Twitter, Calling Ban “Foolish”
Trump was banned from the site for his incendiary rhetoric about election fraud after his loss in the 2020 election.
How Will Elon Musk’s Ownership Affect Twitter?
Musk has been a bully on Twitter for years. Now he'll control it.
Two of the “Brains” Behind Trump’s Failing Social Media Company Abruptly Resign
The site continues to experience myriad problems, including the overwhelming presence of “bots.”
1 in 6 Election Officials Say They’ve Faced Threats on the Job, Survey Shows
Nearly two-thirds of election officials reported being worried about interference from political leaders.
Trump Outraged That His Social Media Site Has Had Many Problems So Far
Sources say they've heard Trump cursing on the phone with aides over Truth Social's embarrassing rollout.
Generation Z Is Forging Healthy Social Media Practices for the Benefit of All
Young activists are framing social media's impact as a systemic issue that requires regulation and media literacy.
“The Facebook Papers” Expose Tech Giant’s Greed
Thousands of pages of leaked documents paint a picture of a company that has prioritized growth at all costs.