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Justin Franz


Justin Franz is a Montana-based reporter and photographer who wrote about web culture for the Daily Dot. His work has more recently appeared in Flathead Living Magazine, Trains Magazine, and Travel + Leisure.

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A cold war of words on Twitter

The Arizona Senator mocked the Russian Prime Minister on Twitter—twice. 

On Dec 19, 2011 by Justin Franz

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GOP long shots take to social media

Longshot candidates reach out to the masses through  social media.

On Dec 19, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Kim Jong Il dies

North Korean leader Kim Jong Il dies. Twitterers react immediately.

On Dec 19, 2011 by Justin Franz

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2011’s campaign ads: The more you see, the less you like them

Political videos from the likes of Rick Perry and Barack Obama are going viral for all the wrong reasons.

On Dec 16, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Lowe’s blow: Everyone has an opinion about “All-American Muslim”

By apologizing for courting controversy, the home-improvement chain just drew more.

On Dec 14, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Tweeting politics right

Twitter is hoping to help out politically inclined tweeters.

On Dec 13, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Relive the first Christmas—on Twitter

A Twitter user in Germany is recreating the Biblical account from the perspective of Joseph of Nazareth. 

On Dec 12, 2011 by Justin Franz

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The Living Room Candidate shows political campaigns haven’t changed much

If you think this election season is very different than previous ones, you probably haven't been to the Internet museum. 

On Dec 12, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Rick Perry battles Justin Bieber and Rebecca Black for YouTube dislike record

The Texas governor and GOP candidate is heading into rarefied territory with a widely loathed campaign ad.

On Dec 9, 2011 by Justin Franz

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McCain tweets support for Romney

Based on a series of recent tweets, expects expect Sen. John McCain to endorse Mitt Romney in his presidential campaign. 

On Dec 8, 2011 by Justin Franz

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“Strong” dislike for Rick Perry’s new ad video

In a recent poll conducted by the Daily Dot, the Texas governor is winning the most disliked presidential campaign video for 2012 in a landslide. 

On Dec 8, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Vermont bridge now covered with its own community

The Bartonsville Vermont bridge memorialized in a YouTube film may have been washed away, but it's certainly not forgotten.

On Dec 7, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Facebook Primary: Gingrich soaring, Cain stalling, and Bachmann falling

Michele Bachmann's viral video from last week appears to have negatively affected her Facebook following, while frontrunner Newt Gingrich continues to gain support. 

On Dec 6, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Ron Paul plays YouTube politics

The Texas congressman is waging a video campaign against GOP frontrunner Newt Gingrich.

On Dec 6, 2011 by Justin Franz

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Michele Bachmann outlines civil rights of same-sex couples—or complete lack thereof

This wasn't an "oops" moment for Michele Bachmann. Her stance on gay marriage is widely known, but her marks still spurred outrage online.

On Dec 2, 2011 by Justin Franz