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Report: More Americans Using Social Media For Political Involvement

According to researchers at the Pew Internet & American Life Project, social media has come to play an increasingly important role in the civic involvement of Americans.

2013/05/02

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Nevada Senator Outs Self As Gay During Same-Sex Marriage Debate

As Nevada legislators emotionally debated a move toward same-sex marriage, one lawmaker rose to his feet and declared, “I’m gay.”

2013/04/24

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GOP Leaders Criticized For Social Media Exchange

Two Bernalillo County GOP leaders are under fire for making sexist comments on social media.

2013/04/24

Husband Of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Posts Firearms On Facebook As Message To Congress

The husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords generated nearly 4,000 comments on Facebook from people on both sides of the gun debate after he posted a photo of himself buying a military-style rifle — a purchase he made to demonstrate how easy it is to obtain the kind of firearms he’s lobbying Congress to ban.

2013/03/12

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Man Who Updated Facebook During Standoff Sentenced

An Ogden man who updated his Facebook account during a 16-hour standoff with SWAT teams is headed to prison after he pleaded guilty to attempted murder and weapons charges.

2013/02/18

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Woman Who Faked Cancer Accused Of Sex Acts With Teens She Met On Facebook

A woman has been arrested by Phoenix police for allegedly engaging in sex acts with teenage boys.

2013/02/15

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Soccer Referee Charged With Sex With Teen

Prosecutors say a youth soccer referee used Facebook to arrange sex with 15-year-old boy.

2013/01/16

The Very Best of Everything in 2012

As the end of year nears it is time to take a moment to look back to see what made the top of the best of lists for 2012. Other than the presidential election there have been many other battles this year to score a number one spot in the United States. Companies, writers, public relation experts and cities have all been vying for the golden top spot.

2012/12/17