In an attempt to lure and capture the infamous Kony Angelina Jolie was used to set the trap

Angelina Jolie was once part of a plot to capture Joseph Kony

Well OK.

On by Christine Friar

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The backlash against ALS fundraising is all wet

Only 27 percent of funds raised by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge will go to finding a cure. Here’s why that’s not an issue.

On by S.E. Smith

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Kristen Bell is playing Would You Rather with Reddit

Why is Kristen Bell submitting herself to the mercy of Reddit’s boundless weirdness?

On by Fernando Alfonso III

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The 10 worst memes of 2012

Memes fail for a variety of reasons: They can be tasteless, stale, convoluted, or embedded with misogynistic or racist stereotypes. More often than not, they’re all of the above. 

On by Fidel Martinez

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The top 10 most influential people on YouTube in 2012

These 10 prominent users changed the conversation and helped push YouTube further into the mainstream eye than ever before.

On by Chase Hoffberger

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Kony 2012 finally peaks—with a dance party

Roughly 3,000 college-aged students and supporters marched on Washington on Saturday as part of Invisible Children’s latest initiative. 

On by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Can a march on the White House revive Kony 2012?

Invisible Children all but disappeared online after the massive viral success of Kony 2012. Will this Saturday’s Move:DC march at the White House return the group to the Internet spotlight?

On by Lauren Rae Orsini

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“Kony 2012” creators return for a march on Washington

Nonprofit Invisible Children just debut “Move,” a 31-minute documentary that calls for action in Washington, D.C., in November. 

On by Michelle Jaworski

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Kickstriker needs $3 million to capture Joseph Kony

Introducing a new method for crowdfunding the fight for human welfare. It’s no laughing manner. Or is it? 

On by Chase Hoffberger

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UgandaSpeaks takes a stand against “Kony 2012”

UgandaSpeaks wants to speak for every day Ugandans.

On by David Holmes

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“Kony 2012” producer accused of spying

Leaked diplomatic cables suggest Invisible Children provided information that led to rebel’s arrest.

On by Fruzsina Eördögh

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“Kony 2012” sequel hits YouTube

The new documentary addresses some of the criticism lobbied at the nonprofit Invisible Children and builds anticipation for Cover the Night on April 20. 

On by Kris Holt

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“Kony 2012” is back April 3

A follow up to popular documentary and one of the most-viewed YouTube videos of all time, “Kony 2012,” will be released tomorrow, but reactions so far have been cynical.

On by Christian Yoder

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“Kony 2012”: the one-minute version

If you thought “Kony 2012” was too long to watch, you’ll love this summary and critique.

On by Fruzsina Eördögh

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“Kony” says he’s proud of his video viral fame

Kony may be a dictator and “kill people, but that’s not all I do,” says a Kony parody by former SNL member Horatio Sanz.

On by Fruzsina Eördögh

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