Will Twitter’s Ad Ban Change Political Discourse? NYU Professor Says It’s Hard to Tell
The social media company announced it will ban political ads starting at the end of November, in sharp contrast to Facebook’s statement that it would continue to allow such ads on their site.
Understanding the Trend of Performance Activism
Many students take to social media to advocate against current policies, but these trends rarely translate into action.
Staff Rants and Raves: Twitter
Twitter: Where memes come to life, where movements come to fruition, and where presidents come to rant. Hear what our staff has to say on what might be both the most multifaceted and divisive form of social media.
NYU Launches Center for Social Media and Politics After Rise of Fake News, Russian Trolls
The center will study the role of social media in politics, including how social media influences political ideologies and how fake news is spread.
Fake Facebook Pages Are Influencing the Canadian Election, Tandon Researchers Find
The researchers found two pages posing as fact-checking sites are investing in political advertising leading up to the Canadian Federal Election.
Twitter: To Scroll or Not to Scroll
Unlike most of our fair-weathered apps, Twitter has survived all the way from the bygone era of 2006. But how many people actually use it?
Go Digital Or Go Home
As the presence of online journalism continues to grow, we must strive to use all forms of digital storytelling to our advantage.
How the Twitter Revolution Went From Green to Red, White and Blue
Social media’s democratization of information makes us stronger, but also more vulnerable.
Why I Love Muting People on Instagram
One writer’s take on Instagram’s mute feature and the joys it brings.
Meet the New NYU Secrets Admins
Running the popular Facebook page is now a team effort.
