by Nedra Rhone My bully radar developed fairly early in life. In junior high, I got caught in the crosshairs of Roderick. He would routinely tease me, […]
Tag: social media
Pressuring the press is legal
But don’t use gov’t power to compel On grounds that the states bringing the case lacked standing, the U.S. Supreme Court tossed the claim that the Biden […]
Psychological effects of social media
Social media is a powerful means of interacting with people virtually. Empowered with the latest computer technologies, people can share ideas, pictures and videos and stay in […]
Internet giants hurt kids, concert goers and journalism
by Tom Philp America’s youth spend more time on social media networks than on homework. Popular outlets like YouTube and TikTok have unfettered freedom to keep kids […]
Does social media rewire kids’ brains? Here’s what science says
by Anthony Vaccaro America’s young people face a mental health crisis, and adults constantly debate how much to blame phones and social media. A new round of […]
Creeps hunt kids on social media
We have entered a new social media hell, where online creeps run sadistic schemes targeting high school kids. Since late 2021, their ruses have driven at least […]
Without warning, Facebook wrecked a news account
Thursday morning, the staff of The Kansas Reflector got a jolt: Without warning or explanation, every link to their website was erased from their Facebook page. And […]
DeSantis has right goal: Protecting young kids from social media
Long is the list of things Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has gotten wrong, from guns to immigration to abortion to nonsense culture war salvos compromising academic freedom […]
Conspiracy theories fly after bridge collapse. It wasn’t always this way
by Jim Warren I vividly remember the gruesome wreckage of the United States’ worst aviation disaster. I was among the first reporters to see the burning remnants […]
Dealing with false facts: How to correct online misinformation
by Madelyn Sanfilippo Deepfakes of celebrities and misinformation about public figures might not be new in 2024, but they are more common and many people seem to […]