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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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Bus company threatens to sue Reddit moderator over bad press

Most people have had bad bus rides—is there such thing as a good one?—but one redditor has endured a ride from hell.

On Apr 29, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Facebook helps solve a 1968 cold case

One Halloween 45 years ago, a 4-year-old was killed by a drunk driver in upstate New York. Finally, her family has closure.

On Apr 25, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Hope floats: Internet rallies to buy Watertown man a new boat

David Henneberry's prized boat was damaged in the final hours of the manhunt for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

On Apr 22, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Boston Marathon runners organize online to finish race

Boston runners won't let Monday's events stop them from finishing their marathon.

On Apr 17, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Boston Marathon Facebook page fills with condolences

The Boston Athletic Association posted statements to the page's wall, updating fans, participants, and concerned citizens alike.

On Apr 16, 2013 by Justin Franz

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LeBron James’s Instagram prompts weather service warning

"Storm reports come from all sources!"

On Apr 15, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Mark Zuckerberg calls for immigration reform with FWD.us

Mark Zuckerberg took his biggest leap yet into politics this week with an impassioned Washington Post editorial in support of comprehensive immigration reform.

On Apr 12, 2013 by Justin Franz

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The Titanic will sink again—on Twitter

Spoiler alert: It doesn't matter how many times you tweet or retweet, the Titanic is going down. Again.

On Apr 12, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Senator Angus King: “The next Pearl Harbor will be online”

King, an independent elected in 2012, says the United States is at serious risk.

On Apr 3, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Michigan representative distances himself from the pack online

Justin Amash retweets liberally and has explained every one of his votes on Facebook.

On Apr 3, 2013 by Justin Franz

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North Korea propaganda video shows U.S. invasion

It's not the first time the nation has turned to social media for propaganda efforts.

On Mar 27, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Republican Party seeks to reinvent itself online

A new report suggests the creation of a chief technology officer post within the party.

On Mar 19, 2013 by Justin Franz

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North Korea brags about invincible army on Twitter

The Twitter account of North Korea's state-run news agency is exactly what you'd expect.

On Mar 12, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Cory Booker says the government sucks at social media

At SXSW, Booker, well known for his active Twitter presence, also hinted at what type of U.S. senator he would be—at least on social media.

On Mar 12, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Twitter’s role in Rand Paul’s filibuster

The Republican senator from Kentucky was active on social media throughout his 13-hour filibuster.

On Mar 7, 2013 by Justin Franz