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How Dutch politicians use Grindr to reach voters

Liberal candidates use the dating app to get supporters to the voting booth.

On Mar 6, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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New Zealand’s prime minister denies being a giant space lizard

A supposed snake in the grass speaks out.

On Feb 14, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Iranian man arrested for impersonating cabinet members on Facebook

How were so many of Iran's ministers on Facebook, even though it's banned? They weren't.

On Oct 15, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Politician’s Facebook page and campaign site feature porn link

There's a huge difference between lindareid.ca and lindareid.com.

On Apr 18, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Anthony Weiner-esque nudes get Chinese officials sacked

If Anthony Weiner still has nightmares about that time he ruined his promising career by tweeting a picture of his penis, he should take a trip to China. 

On Feb 26, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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Politician called out for liking Big Bootie Freaks on Facebook

This, just weeks after Charles Mainor was in trouble for writing rude epithets about football teams on his Facebook page.

On Feb 19, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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Indian police detain another young Facebook user

Indian police have taken custody of yet another young person who allegedly used Facebook to criticize a public figure.

On Nov 29, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Embattled politician’s “playboy” son defends him on Tumblr

Bo Guagua, 24, used Tumblr to defend his father, former Chinese politician Bo Xilai, against accusations of bribery and promiscuity.

On Oct 1, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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YouTube videos send Google exec to jail

Despite appeals, Google's president of operations in Brazil was held personally accountable for the content of two videos that disparage a Brazilian mayoral candidate.

On Sep 28, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

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Will there be more Twitter drama for Team Obama?

So far, Valerie Jarrett sets a positive example for political tweeting.

On Jun 5, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Upvote: This week politicians ask for money and the Amazing Atheist pisses everyone off

This week proved that Reddit is becoming more and more of a go-to place for politics—and nobody likes a bully. 

On Feb 10, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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A politician says what?

Americans Elect uses a meme to call attention to its push for electoral reform.

On Jan 27, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Upvote: This week on Reddit, politics and 2 billion pageviews

Reddit hits two billion pageviews and people—notably politicians—show respect by using the community as a platform.

On Jan 6, 2012 by Kevin Morris