The life, career, and death of Michael Jackson has had its ups and downs and has consistently been a topic of controversy over the years. Most recently, the late entertainer was sprung back into the spotlight when HBO released the documentary, “Leaving Neverland” in January...
Have you ever received a friend request or direct message from someone you don’t know on social media? Of course, if you have an active social media account, chances are you probably have. Have you ever developed a romantic or sexual relationship with someone via...
If you’ve been paying attention to the news recently, you’ve probably heard the name Jussie Smollett mentioned once or twice. Smollett is the actor from the Fox drama series, Empire, who faked an attack on himself that placed the blame on two brothers from Chicago,...
The speed and vastness of the internet is something that society struggles to control. When violent acts like terrorist attacks and school shootings occur, the power of smartphone cameras make it possible for videos of violence to appear on social media within seconds, uploaded for...
Social Media Deception? Instagram Tests Feature that Hides Likes and Follower Counts Out of all Internet users between the ages 18 and 29, 59% of them use Instagram, according to Omnico’s 2019 Instagram statistics. The statistic is even higher for younger users. According to a...
Happy Law Day! This year’s theme, “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society” aims to address the clash between First Amendment rights and the influence of the Internet. This theme is especially significant today, as we live in a society where social media and technology is...
Rick Fox is a man of many talents; professional basketball, acting and standing up to racism. Last week, Fox made the decision to leave the company he founded, Echo Fox, due to the racist remarks of a shareholder, according to ESPN. Echo Fox is an esports...
Facebook is in the news, again. This time for continuing the conversation of combating fake news on their platform. According to an article published by CNET, Facebook announced that it is taking new steps to prevent misinformation, scams and other questionable content from going viral...
The Public Forum Online Debate Under the First Amendment, the public forum definition is described as a place that is open to all expression. Traditionally, places like parks, streets, and sidewalks are used to voice opinions without fear of repercussion from the government. Nowadays, you...
Diamonds: the symbol of love, the symbol of wealth; and now, the symbol of what some might call an FTC scandal? For those of you that don’t know, the Federal Trade Commission, aka the FTC, is “is a bipartisan federal agency with a unique dual...
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