Social media has us in its grip and won't let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case study

Charlie Kirk's mastery of social media was key to him becoming a force in conservative politics. The extent to which Kirk's killing and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn't come ... Read More

How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind

When graphic videos go viral, like the recent fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, it can feel impossible to protect yourself from seeing things you did not consent to see. But there are steps you can take ... Read More

Gen Z in Crisis: Political Violence, Social Media Extremes, and the Fight To Save American Democracy

"I promise, things will get better. The country won't always be like this." Those are the words I spoke to my 20-year-old daughter on Wednesday, Sept. 10. My Gen Z daughter was shaken up after ... Read More

Conservative critics of Gavin Newsom’s social media feed appear to miss the point

It is no secret that Gov. Gavin Newsom relishes opportunities to get into political scuffles with Donald Trump and the White House, but lately, the California Democrat and his team have taken this to ... Read More