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Inside Apple’s well-oiled propaganda machine

This is why Apple needs you to believe the hype.

On Sep 11, 2014 by Gillian Branstetter

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Chris Christie dad dances with Jamie Foxx at the Apollo

U.S. politics just got its groove back.

On Aug 18, 2014 by Eric Geller

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A brief guide to the Internet’s love of comparing Obama and Hitler

If an online discussion goes on long enough, sooner or later someone will compare someone or something to Hitler.

On Aug 5, 2014 by [email protected]

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Republicans’ fight against ‘Bring Back Our Girls’ isn’t just misguided—it’s dangerous

If Twitter can make people more aware of the world they live in, then it is doing some good.

On May 13, 2014 by [email protected]

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McCain asks Congress to investigate ‘broken’ NSA

“Is there anybody who believes that this system is not broken in many respects?"

On Jan 13, 2014 by Joe Kloc

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Jimmy Carter used the Internet to campaign back in 1976

"'Peanut One,' Jimmy Carter’s campaign jet, is the first such candidate aircraft to be equipped with two computers."

On Dec 10, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Facebook and Twitter pull the plug on a possibly fake trucker protest

Somebody is asleep at the wheel here.

On Oct 8, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Meghan McCain learned on Twitter that her dad was in Syria

Your move, SEA.

On May 28, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Fan videos surge on YouTube

Samuel L. Jackson, will.i.am, and Simpsons animator Lucas Gray have all made contributions to the Obama campaign.

On Oct 9, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Palin posts passive-aggressive complaint on Facebook

Sarah Palin let her Facebook fans hear about her RNC snub loud and clear. 

On Aug 30, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Is Pawlenty Romney’s pick?

 His Facebook suggests that the answer is "yes."

On Jul 18, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Karl Rove’s PAC attacks President Obama for being “Cool”

Apparently, Karl Rove's American Crossroads doesn't think the president should be able to lead a slow jam with Jimmy Fallon. 

On Apr 27, 2012 by Justin Franz

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#1000days (and not counting): GOP hashtag struggles to catch on

A hashtag meant to criticize Democrats' handling of the budget isn't getting traction beyond politicians.

On Jan 25, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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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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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