How to Navigate the Age of Disinformation
We appear to be living in the upside-down, where people are bots, facts are fiction, and our reality is governed by algorithms.
Social Media
Instagram Is Making Us Sad
The image-driven platform allows us to share our most vulnerable moments. But is this really the best way to foster community and engage in meaningful dialogue about mental health?
Social Media Is Changing the Way Americans Process Death
And in a culture that cleaves to youthfulness and positivity and cowers in the face of mortality, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Why I Discuss My Son’s Autism on Social Media
Sharing real stories about raising her son with disabilities helped this writer feel less alone in the hyper-curated online world. But, as she learned, truth on social media is all relative.
Outrage Is Killing Context
From gun violence to the Mueller report, are knee-jerk reactions and social media #campaigns doing more harm than good?
The Predators of Instagram
Models and photographers rely on the social-media platform for networking and promotion. But the lack of regulation against scams, harassment—even abuse—leaves young women extremely vulnerable.
Skip the Civility, Anger Is Power
Activist Charlotte Clymer joins Ashley to talk about surviving trolls, what it means to be a good ally, and the power in speaking up in awkwrd situations.
I’m Here to Troll Outrage
Before outrage became an online sport, it was in our faces: hate mail, angry mobs, bullying. What can we learn from the past to handle today’s haters?
The Real Danger Behind Facebook’s Data Breach
The social media giant preaches “connection” as its ultimate goal, but we can’t forget that it has only ever been in business for itself.
Should Our Past Tweets Matter?
Like so many of us, Joy Reid's views on LGBTQ people has evolved. The real question: Why are so many women having their past social media scrutinized?