People Are Angry The Austin Bomber Isn’t Being Called A Terrorist
What do you call a confessed serial-bomber who sent exploding packages to black and brown families? If you’re Austin Police Chief Bryan Manley, “a very troubled young man.”
Teen Snowboarder Chloe Kim Wins Olympic Gold
Chloe Kim is now an Olympic gold medalist — and her tweets during the competition are also gold!
Berkeley Protests: From Calm to Chaos
Thousands of people showed up to Berkeley on Sunday to protest — not all of them peacefully. As the afternoon wore on, violence broke out with police deploying what appeared to be tear gas on some sections of the crowd.
Trump’s Tweets Not ?
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 17, 2016 On paper, a President who can’t stay away…
How To Use Social Media For Justice IRL
Social media has become a powerful tool for activists and organizers to spread their message, stay informed, and build connections. Here, we’ve listed a number of core concepts for activists in the digital age to reflect on.
Teen Girls Flip the Script on Social Media
I’m 17 years old, and teen girls like me experience a lot of bad stuff online–mean comments, pressures to sext,…
The Technology of Teen Life
By: Ronvel Sharper and Brianna Ferrell/Richmond Pulse Editor’s Note: More than 90% of teens ages 13 -17 report going online…
Who’s Online?: Teenagers Changing Social Media Habits
As desktop computers give way to portable smartphones, young people are able to access the internet more than ever before. According a study by the Pew Research Center, 94% of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 use the internet every day, and 24% of teens go online “almost constantly.”
The Great Gun Emoji Debate
Out of the nearly 900 emoji options available to U.S. teenagers, the gun is one of the most popular, ranking in the top ten percent. But lately, the gun emoji has been landing some people in hot water. Young people tend to be savvier about these things. But there’s still room for misunderstanding. Youth Radio Reporter Tylyn Hardamon explores how teens use the gun emoji in their everyday conversations.