Jelani Cobb On His Epic 'New Yorker' Piece On Black Lives Matter
NPR's Kelly McEvers spoke with Jelani Cobb, who has charted the genesis and evolution of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Teen Girls And Social Media: A Story Of 'Secret Lives' And Misogyny
Author Nancy Jo Sales says the Internet fosters a kind of sexism that is harmful to teen girls. Her new book is American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers.
Twitter Says It Has Shut Down 125,000 Terrorism-Related Accounts
The announcement comes just weeks after a woman sued Twitter, saying the platform knowingly let ISIS use the network "to spread propaganda, raise money and attract recruits."
Yik Yak Tests Universities' Defense Of Free Speech
The social media app allows users to post anonymous comments visible to others in the same area. It's become a breeding ground for racial and violent threats, and some colleges may ban the app.
Politician Takes To Tinder To Ignite Voters' Interest
Greggor Ilagan, a Hawaii politician running for higher office, used Tinder to reach potential voters. Now, says NPR's Scott Simon, Ilagan is taking a more traditional approach: walking door to door.
What Hashtagged In 2015? Periods, Refugees And Nigerians At Hogwarts
If it didn't hashtag, did it really happen? We look back on the trendiest hashtags in global development in 2015.
What Can — Or Should — Internet Companies Do To Fight Terrorism?
Politicians are pressing social media and tech firms to do more to rein in the online presence of terrorist groups. But there are challenges, including defining what constitutes terrorist content.
'Bill Wants To Meet You': Why Political Fundraising Emails Work
Online habits may be shifting to social media, but email is still the be-all and end-all for grass-roots political fundraising. Get ready for your inbox to be flooded.
#MemeOfTheWeek: San Bernardino, Journalists And The #MuslimApartment
Cable news outlets broadcast a tour of the home of Syed Farook, suspect in the San Bernadino shooting. Some included images of drivers' licenses, and Social Security cards. The backlash was swift.
A Click Too Far: Why Using Social Media Isn't That Great For Fundraising
Empathy campaigns can spread like wildfire on Facebook and other social media. So how come data show that social networking sites direct very few clicks to charity donation pages?