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Facebook’s War on Conservative News
Maybe we need to start talking about the consequences of living in Mark Zuckerberg’s America. It’s easy to see Facebook as the new town square. Friends, family, and acquaintances may live far apart, but on the Facebook news feed, the mixture of personal updates and news stories allow conversations and exchanges of viewpoints to continue,…Katrina Trinko -
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Why ISIS Has Threatened the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter
U.S. social media companies are taking steps to curb support for terrorist causes on their websites. According to news reports, both Facebook and Twitter have rooted out thousands of accounts that either advocate or display sympathy for terrorists—and as a result have reduced the groups’ effectiveness on the Internet. In response the Islamic State (also known…Helle Dale -
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Eric Metaxas Explains Why a Secular, Liberal Culture Is Bad for America
Bestselling author and talk radio host Eric Metaxas calls religious freedom the core of America’s freedoms. In an interview with The Daily Signal, Metaxas addresses why a secular America is inconsistent with the Founders’ vision and how culture has far-reaching consequences in politics. We also discuss the role of undercover filmmaker David Daleiden and how his…Rob Bluey -
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‘We Witnessed the Horror’: 15 Comments From Band’s Facebook Post After the Paris Attacks
Fans responded with emotion as Eagles of Death Metal, an American hard rock band, posted the first lengthy statement since the terrorist attack during its Nov. 13 concert at the Bataclan theater in Paris. Mark Backwell, a fan who said he traveled from London to hear the band and escaped with nine friends, some injured, expressed gratitude on…Leah Jessen -
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Why Facebook’s Requirement for Higher Wages, Paid Leave Is Good, but a Government Mandate Isn’t
Facebook recently announced plans to require its vendors to pay workers at least $15 per hour, offer at least 15 days of paid vacation and provide a $4,000 “baby bonus” to new parents if it doesn’t offer paid parental leave. This is worth celebrating—but not for the reasons the White House did. Facebook Chief Operating…Rachel Greszler -
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Federal Agency Settles With Woman After Impersonating Her on Facebook, But Won’t Promise Not to Do it Again
The Drug Enforcement Agency created a fake Facebook profile of a woman and used the account to message drug dealers—all without her knowledge or consent. Now, after facing a media firestorm and a lawsuit, the federal government will settle with the woman for $134,000. It all began in 2010 when the DEA arrested Sondra Arquiett…Jordan Richardson -
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6 White House Hopefuls Use Twitter, Facebook to Share on Paris Terror Attacks
Six of the 14 likeliest Republican presidential candidates chose to speak out on the Islamist terrorist attacks in Paris on their Facebook and Twitter accounts, a review by The Daily Signal shows. The other eight of the GOP’s most prominent White House hopefuls didn’t post a single related statement or tweet within four days of the massacre at the…Ken McIntyre -
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13-Year-Old Son of Fallen NYPD Officer Posts Heartbreaking Goodbye to Father on Facebook
The son of fallen NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos, who was shot to death along with his partner in their cruiser Saturday afternoon, has penned a heartbreaking goodbye to his father on Facebook. In it, 13-year-old Jaden Ramos writes: “Everyone says they hate cops but they are the people that they call for help. I will always…Kelsey Bolar -
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Could You Go to Prison for Posting Rap Lyrics on Facebook?
When do rap lyrics cross the line and become threatening speech? The Supreme Court specifically addressed that question during oral arguments this week in Elonis v. United States, a case which involves the felony conviction of Anthony Elonis for making threats against his estranged wife and law enforcement officers on Facebook. After separating from his…Jordan Richardson -
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Mark Levin’s Facebook Post Saying Michael Brown Was Responsible for His Own Death Goes Viral
Conservative commentator and radio show host Mark Levin didn’t sugarcoat his reaction to the riots that broke out after the grand jury’s decision not to charge police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown, 18, in Ferguson, Mo. >>> Disbelief as New York Times Publishes Address of Ferguson Police Officer “Brown was…Kelsey Bolar -
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Sprint Wanted to Offer a Facebook-Only Internet Plan for Phones. The Government Blocked It.
Like Theodore Roosevelt, Barack Obama knows that the presidency makes an effective bully pulpit — even when you have historically low approval ratings. He showed that earlier this month when — in an unusually deep wade into the decision-making process at the supposedly independent Federal Communications Commission — the president came out four-square in favor…James Gattuso -
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Can Facebook Predict This Year’s Winning Candidates? These 9 Charts Could Hold a Clue
Facebook's massive reach and emergence as a top source of news make it a critical component to any political campaign. But even in 2014, with less than two weeks until Election Day, there are wide disparities how Democrats and Republicans are leveraging the platform to win on Nov. 4. This week, Facebook made available a…Rob Bluey -
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Liberals Most Likely to Defriend You on Facebook — and in Real Life
If you’ve sensed over the years that your liberal friends are “unfriending” you on Facebook, you might be right. A new Pew Research study concludes that “consistent liberals” are the most likely ideological group in America to block or defriend someone else because they disagree with that person’s politics. “Roughly four-in-10 consistent liberals on Facebook…Kelsey Bolar -
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The Government Created a Facebook Profile for This Woman (Without Telling Her)
A woman is suing the Drug Enforcement Administration after an agent copied pictures from her cellphone in order to create a fake Facebook profile in her name–all without her knowledge or consent. Sondra Arquiett, the plaintiff in the suit, was arrested in 2010 on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Law enforcement officials…Jordan Richardson -
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‘Notice! You Have Been Sued’: Judge Allows Summons to Be Served Via Facebook
A family court judge in New York City is allowing a Staten Island man to deliver a summons to his ex-wife via Facebook—the first time it has happened in the United States. Judge Gregory Gliedman said it was OK after Noel Biscocho couldn’t locate his ex-wife at a physical address or via text, email and phone. He did, however,…Daily Signal Staff -
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Are You Facebook Friends with a Terrorist?
You can easily follow the developments of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other terrorist groups on every major news outlet, but few Americans realize how social media savvy terrorists are. Recently, ISIS has even deployed kittens and guns to gain followers on Twitter. Over the past 15 years, terrorists have fallen…Travis Klein -
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Did Facebook Secretly Manipulate Your News Feed?
Facebook is facing backlash from users and researchers over the ethics and legality of a recently revealed week-long experiment, which the company conducted in January 2012. The company secretly manipulated the news feeds of nearly 700,000 users and found that the information posted by a user’s friends can influence that user’s mood. The experiment took…Josh Peterson