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Conservative social media platform Parler acquired and then immediately shut down by new owner
"No reasonable person believes that a Twitter clone just for conservatives is a viable business any more," said Parler's new owner.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk apparently on the outs with Matt Taibbi over Twitter-Substack feud
Taibbi said he would no longer use Twitter after it blocked Substack. Musk then unfollowed him.
By Matt Binder
Record-breaking Wisconsin Supreme Court flip sparks reflection on youth voter mobilization
A collective call to action by and for youth voters was met with a resounding response.
Twitter's algorithm specifically tracks how Elon Musk's tweets are doing
Musk said he had no idea it was doing that!
By Matt Binder
On Trump indictment day, Twitter is good again
"Now this is how you close out the final season of Twitter."
Donald Trump is melting down on Truth Social over his indictment
Trump says he's been 'indicated' and that it is 'so sad.'
By Matt Binder
What is Project Texas, TikTok’s best chance to avoid a ban?
TikTok's escape plan isn't ready yet. Is there time for it to work?
TikTok users' favorite moments from the TikTok congressional hearing
How does WiFi work and can you see my pupils?
Feminist Facebook group Pantsuit Nation is abruptly shut down
The Facebook group went viral in 2016 as a safe haven for Hillary Clinton supporters.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Donald Trump is back on YouTube and using Facebook again
"I'M BACK!" reads the title of his first YouTube video since the ban.
By Matt Binder
U.S. threatens TikTok ban unless Chinese owners sell stake
The Biden administration is cracking down on the app, asking Bytedance to divest.
Bannon ally Guo Wengui busted for crypto fraud. GETTR funds seized.
Over $630 million has been seized by the U.S., including GETTR funds.
By Matt Binder
Biden addresses nation as tech VCs fear monger over Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse
Main Street America is not lining up at banks despite what venture capitalists warned.
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk's latest project: Defending the QAnon Shaman and his role on Jan. 6
"Free Jacob Chansley," said Musk.
By Matt Binder
#BoycottWalgreens grows after pharmacy refuses to sell abortion pill in 20 states
Caving to pressure from several Republican states, Walgreens announced it won't sell abortion medication. Backlash is spreading.
Amazon halts Virginia HQ construction. AOC declares 'we were right.'
The progressive congresswoman was against the project, which was originally planned for Queens, New York.
By Matt Binder
European Commission staff are banned from using TikTok
This development is the latest in worldwide concern over the app.
Snowflake helped Tor users thwart Russian censorship. Now the VPN is branching out as Snowstorm.
"Putin couldn't block it."
By Matt Binder
Republicans grilled ex-Twitter executives about censorship. They found out Trump requested takedowns.
This hearing didn't go the way they thought it would.
By Matt Binder
TikTok's CEO is headed to Congress to testify about user privacy and safety
Mark March 23 on your calendar.
By Matt Binder
Utah politicians are chipping away at gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The prospective bill would halt access for anyone diagnosed after its passing.
Meta allows Trump back on Facebook and Instagram
Trump's suspension lasted more than two years.
By Matt Binder
These college campuses are banning TikTok. Here's why.
(Psst: You can access TikTok on cellular if you can't on WiFi.)
