From photo dumps to algorithm drama, Instagram remains a curated battleground for online identity.
‘We’ll be out here everyday’: Brian Laundrie’s family hounded by media and protesters outside their home in viral TikToks
‘I just wish all those people would stop harassing the family.’
On Sep 20, 2021 by Phil West
As Texas’ abortion ban goes into effect, Instagram and Facebook block hashtags for ‘abortion pills’ (updated)
Facebook said the terms were blocked in error.
On Sep 1, 2021 by Claire Goforth
‘The noise of this car drives me nuts’: Karen questions if TikToker’s car is ‘street legal’ in viral video
The Karen reportedly called the cops on the TikToker after the encounter.
On Aug 30, 2021 by Phil West
Woman says she was drugged at popular gay bar, prompting others to share similar experiences across social media (updated)
These are not the first allegations made against The Abbey.
On Aug 8, 2021 by Cecilia Lenzen
Instagram bans popular pole-dancing blogger and activist, who says now ‘no one is safe’ with its sex policies
‘This policy disproportionately affects sex workers … but also creators posting nudity and sexuality, which may be mistaken for soliciting.’
On Jul 27, 2021 by Viola Stefanello
‘This is sanctioned humiliation’: TSA under fire for Instagram post about taking wigs out of bags, using AAVE in caption
The agency issued an apology to its Instagram Story.
On Jul 21, 2021 by Cecilia Lenzen
Video: Young boy slapped and ridiculed on Instagram Live for being gay, sparking outrage over child abuse
‘Now we gonna show them you getting your ass beat.’
On Jun 19, 2021 by Jennifer Xia
Viral video shows Black Juilliard students subjected to slavery exercise
A student who experienced the exercise now calls that day ‘Slavery Saturday.’
On Apr 26, 2021 by Phil West
Instagram-famous cat dies after attack on owner was caught on video
A boy in the family involved reportedly tripped on Ponzu’s leash.
On Apr 22, 2021 by Michelle Brandabur
Men accused of drugging, raping spring breaker who later died—woman says they photobombed her a day after
‘I was in shock when I found out.’
On Mar 25, 2021 by Eilish O’Sullivan
Viral videos show a rise in anti-Asian attacks—but the stereotypes and hate go deeper
The ‘perpetual foreigner’ stereotype was magnified with the COVID pandemic.
On Mar 15, 2021 by Jennifer Xia
Black artist says Walmart is selling her Nipsey Hussle painting it stole off Twitter
‘Next time remove the watermark.’
On Mar 3, 2021 by Samira Sadeque
Where the loved ones of COVID-19 victims still gather in groups to grieve
Without funerals, people are turning to Facebook to mourn coronavirus victims
On Aug 4, 2020 by Colleen Hagerty
Meet the Instagram cartoonist and activist highlighting sex and homelessness mid-pandemic
This unlikely duo is flipping the switch on what it means to be unhoused amid the pandemic.
On Jul 31, 2020 by Nayomi Reghay
Republican tries to shame a trans man on Instagram for being pregnant
Instagram says Angela Stanton King’s transphobic post does not go against its community standards.
On Jul 29, 2020 by Samira Sadeque
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