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The Curse of LinkedIn

Before I get started on this: I like social media. I enthusiastically “like” Facebook updates every day. I try to make my tweets a pleasant, […]

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The 14 Types of Instagrammers

First things first: I am guilty of nearly every one of these. If you go through my Instagram feed, you will mostly find: shows (cinematic […]

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Is Philadelphia a City of Unhappy Tweeters?

Philadelphians: We can be pretty depressing in just 140 characters. According to a new study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Michigan State […]

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Now My Relationship With Facebook Is Complicated

For as long I’ve been on Facebook — since 2007, it turns out — I’ve had the same two words appended to what Facebook calls […]

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Does Tweeting Really Make You Skinnier?

Trying to keep up your New Year’s resolution to get fit? Having a hard time getting to the gym because of your social media addiction? […]

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Share Your Vote on Facebook

TheBallot.org lets voters create their own voter guides to share on Facebook and other social media sites just in time for Election Day (Nov. 6).

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Gay Slurs Used in More than 2.4 Million Tweets

Gay slurs are being used in more than 2.4 million tweets. A new project has been created to police homophobic social media at nohomophobes.com.

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A Day With HIV

Positively Aware would like people to submit portraits for A Day With HIV, a photo project to bring awareness to HIV and AIDS around the world.

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Facing Homophobia – on Facebook

Facing homophobia on Facebook: Is it ever okay to delete someone who’s anti-gay?

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Esurance Supports Trevor Project

Esurance starts Facebook fundraising and awareness campaign for Trevor Project’s NTL.

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The Politics of the “F” Word

Someone posed a question on Facebook today about whether it’s ever okay to use the word “faggot.” Before you can even answer the question, you […]

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And the Verdict is Guilty

The name Tyler Clementi has become synonymous with teen suicide in this country ever since the Rutgers student plunged to his death on Sept. 22nd […]

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Local Gay News Coverage Creates Controversy

Please note that any statements quoted from social media sites like Facebook and Twitter appear below verbatim. No changes have been made to incorrect usage […]