The original social network still shapes discourse—from Marketplace memes to Meta’s latest moves.
Everything you need to know about Facebook Dating
We tested out Facebook’s new dating service.
On Sep 9, 2019 by Tiffany Kelly
Swipe This! Should I delete pictures of my ex from Facebook and Instagram?
Breakups aren’t about your ex—they’re about reclaiming yourself.
On Aug 29, 2019 by Nayomi Reghay
ICE deported a Detroit man who came to the U.S. as a baby. He died in Iraq without insulin
Jimmy Aldaoud’s story goes viral after his death.
On Aug 13, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
Did the Krassenstein bros exploit the Haitian disaster to get more followers online? (updated)
‘The Krassensteins have an unquenchable thirst for followers, traction, and scams.’
On Jul 28, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Tennessee neighbors form human chain to help father and son escape ICE
The standoff lasted hours, and the video went viral.
On Jul 23, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
Twitter lifts ‘permanent’ suspension of activist Barrett Brown
Twitter says the suspension was an ‘error.’
On Jun 24, 2019 by David Gilmour
Report: Facebook is punishing Black people for talking about racism (updated)
Users say they were suspended for writing ‘white people.’
On Apr 25, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
The Hatebook: Inside Facebook’s thriving subculture of racism
It’s hard to police, but it’s not clear if Facebook wants to.
On Feb 18, 2019 by Claire Goforth
Facebook is creating a meme feature to bring back the teens
Facebook has been reportedly testing it for months.
On Jan 18, 2019 by Eilish O’Sullivan
Facebook staffers caught writing 5-star Amazon reviews for Portal speaker
The social media giant denies directing the reviews.
On Jan 18, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Senators fear government shutdown may affect FTC investigation of Facebook
‘We fear that the current government shutdown further threatens the FTC’s ability to complete this investigation’
On Jan 17, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
Report: Facebook asked anti-gay advocate for advice on content
Facebook reportedly sought advice on the platform’s policy from the anti-LGBTQ organization.
On Jan 12, 2019 by Samira Sadeque
Facebook executive hit by swatting prank
Officers told exec had shot wife, taken kids hostage, and placed pipe bombs throughout the home
On Jan 11, 2019 by Mikael Thalen
‘Pod Save America’ ditches Republican contributor after learning of his ties to shady firm
After a Twitter dustup, the podcast makes a move.
On Nov 15, 2018 by David Covucci
Report: 81,000 private Facebook messages for sale online
The hackers claimed to have access to 120,000 accounts.
On Nov 2, 2018 by Nahila Bonfiglio
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