The Marketplace of Lies
The human mind is not a rational agent, but rather a prior reasoner that is motivated to defend its existing beliefs and identity, making it difficult to change minds with facts.
Symposium Explores Social Media’s Role in Community Violence
The University of Maryland’s Violence Reduction Center hosted a symposium to examine the connection between social media and community violence, bringing together researchers, youth voices, law enforcement officials and community organizations to explore how online dynamics can escalate real-world harm.
Beyond the Tyranny of ‘Pretty’: Reclaiming Autonomy and Challenging Oppressive Beauty Standards
Women are under no obligation to look pretty, and it’s time to challenge the oppressive standards that have been imposed on them for centuries, and create a world where they are valued for who they are, not how they look.
DHS Drops Subpoena Targeting Anonymous Instagram Users in Free Speech Victory
The ACLU of Northern California successfully challenged a DHS subpoena seeking to unmask anonymous Instagram users who posted videos of ICE raids in Los Angeles, protecting the First Amendment rights of those documenting law enforcement activity in public.
Sunday Commentary: How Trump Turned Entertainment into Authoritarianism – From Huxley’s Dream to Orwell’s Prison
In a world of digital distraction and entertainment, citizens are more likely to be controlled by pleasure and distraction than by pain and surveillance, making it easier for authoritarianism to creep in and take hold.
ANALYSIS: San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins’ Media Attacks on Judges May Be Ethics Violations, Some in Legal Profession Charge
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has recently taken to social media posts…
Dear Aljazeera: Thank You for the Periscope
Press, be it Africa, Syria, Ukraine, Iran, Lebanon, Israel, or Gaza, were it not for…
Student Opinion: The Digital Camera Renaissance
LOS ANGELES—Over the past two years, digital point-and-shoot cameras from the early 2000s have taken the internet…
Judge Delivers First Amendment Win for Local News and Social Media Journalism
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson A judge has thrown out a civil harassment lawsuit and…
Guest Commentary: Finding Guidance Amidst Family Court; Navigating the Risks of ‘Lemonade’ Support
By Judi Atwood In the digital landscape of trauma support, finding authentic guidance amid the complexity of…
Controversial City Councilmember’s Temporary Restraining Order Chills Political Speech on Social Media
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Just before the new year, San Jose City Councilmember Peter…
Guest Commentary: The Internet Is the New Roman Forum – Why UC Davis Chancellor Gary May Should Stop Deleting Unflattering Comments
by Zachary Psick I write some of the angry comments you see online. To me, the internet…
Trump Bail Bond Set at $200,000 in Georgia Election Corruption Case
By Kaveh Nasseri ATLANTA, GA – According to The Associated Press Monday, former President Donald Trump’s bond…
TikTok Sues Montana Over State Ban: Violation of First Amendment Rights
By Naya Lee MONTANA— On May 22, 2023, TikTok sued the state of Montana on the basis…
North Korea Promotes a New Propaganda Campaign via Social Media
By Kaylee Blanco NORTH KOREA— North Korean vloggers showcasing “life in North Korea” have been surfacing throughout…
CA Legislation Introduced, Designed to Hold Social Media Platforms Accountable for Promotion of Harm to Kids
By Rena Abdusalam SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, has introduced SB 287, which…
CA Attorney General Warns about Dangers of Social Media in U.S. Politics
By Jessica Weisman OAKLAND, CA – Rob Bonta, California’s Attorney General, has released a statement declaring he…
Finnish Prime Minister Dancing Video Backlash: What Does This Mean for College Students?
By Julia Bohan LOS ANGELES — Earlier this month, videos were leaked of Finnish Prime Minister, 36-year-old…
Two Incumbent Jeff DAs Struggle with Social Media
By Robert J. Hansen Incumbent DAs Jeff Reisig of Yolo County and Jeff Rosen of Santa Clara…
Director of Tennessee Top Law Enforcement Agency, County DA and Officers Sued for Falsely Arresting Man Who Photoshopped Image Demeaning Dead Deputy
By Alexander Ramirez DICKSON, TN – The District Attorney General here and Director of the Tennessee Bureau…