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TikTok teens and K-pop fans embarrass Trump at his Tulsa rally
Teenage TikTok users and K-pop fans reportedly grabbed "potentially hundreds of thousands of tickets" for Trump's rally -- ...
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Why gender-swap photo filters are still problematic
Welcome to TNW Pride 2020! All throughout June we’ll highlight articles that focus on representation for LGBTQPIA+ people ...
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What does President Trump’s 'crackdown' on Twitter do?
President Donald Trump has long accused social media companies, particularly Twitter, of silencing conservative voices, but he was particularly incensed when the platform, for the first time, flagged one of his tweets late last month. To a post that promoted untrue claims about mail-in ...
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Am I queer enough? How to find your Pride online
Welcome to TNW Pride 2020. We’ll be covering tech-related Pride stories and putting a much needed spotlight on the LGBTQPIA+ STEM community and its history all throughout the month of June. I've been out for exactly two weeks and, let me tell you, I'm exhausted. Before June, ...
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Divider in Chief: Trump tweets disgusting conspiracy theory about elderly man assaulted by cops
In a sickening abortion of leadership, impeached US President Donald Trump today issued a reprehensible attack on a US citizen who was assaulted by police during a peaceful protest. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1270333484528214018 Here's the full text of the impeached ...
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Viral videos of racism: how old civil rights strategies are being used today
After a black bird-watcher filmed a white dog-walker on May 25 calling the police on him in response to his request she obey the dog-leash laws in the Ramble woodlands area of Central Park, New York, the video went viral. “I’m going to tell them there’s an African American man ...
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Activists are turning TikTok trends into political statements
TikTok, the viral video sharing platform, has been one of the biggest hits of lockdown. Content that originated on the app, like nurses dancing in UK hospitals, has jumped to mainstream TV coverage. TikTok even put its first ad on UK television, made in isolation. TikTok’s user ...
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Reddit's co-founder resigns, asks to be replaced by black candidate
Reddit's Alexis Ohanian is stepping down from its board, to clear the way for a black candidate and to dedicate time to fighting ...
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Snapchat refuses to promote Trump's account over his controversial tweets
Snapchat has joined the debate between social media platforms over the words of President Donald Trump. It's now refusing ...
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Citizens use police tracking apps and social media to expose US attacks on peaceful protesters
Impeached US President Donald Trump, in response to civil unrest surrounding the killing of George Floyd, over the weekend ...
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It's time for a sequel to The Social Network and Quentin Tarantino should direct it
Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino revealed in a recent interview that he believes The Social Network is the best film ...
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Donald Trump is threatening to punish Twitter. Here's why everyone should take this seriously
US President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday afternoon declaring social media companies to be broadcasters (as opposed to carriers). While the exact language of the EO has yet to be revealed, an alleged draft has circulated on social media throughout ...
