The previous guardrails on government accounts in Russia, China and Iran have now been removed, according to two former Twitter employees who spoke to NPR on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution.
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For moderators of a Sitka Facebook group, keeping it civil can feel like a full-time job
When Kathryn Daum came up with the idea for the Facebook group Sitka Chatters with her friend Sam back in 2013, she never imagined it would grow to an important community forum with over 9,000 members.
Kenai Peninsula lawmakers join millions of conservatives on unmoderated social media platforms
Some lawmakers are moving to Parler and MeWe. The social media platforms are unmoderated so users can post whatever they want — including hate speech and conspiracy theories.
Alaska US Senate race: Gross trails Sullivan but says math is in his favor
Tuesday the state Division of Election begins counting more than 130,000 absentee and early ballots. To win, Gross needs to capture about 70% of them.
House leadership unlikely to take up close votes with 2 members out
Rep. Ivy Spohnholz wrote on Twitter that she is home with her family recuperating from a pulmonary embolism.
‘Covfefe’ kerfuffle: Trump’s typo sparks a search for meaning, and humor
Among those who responded: Ric Flair. The covfefe kerfuffle is a reminder that we’re living in a unique political era, when even the words are brand-new.
Trump tweets gives a glimpse into foreign policy approach
The president-elect’s comments on Israel, China and nuclear policy also highlight how reactionary comments on social media can immediately spur international concern and attention.
What will Trump’s Twitter strategy be when he becomes president?
Cybersecurity requirements for presidential smartphones could limit Trump’s use of an app like Twitter, but President Trump also could ignore any recommendations that inhibit his use of social media.
Assembly candidate’s Twitter account has years of tweets about breast fixation
William Quayle, Jr. is running for the District 1 Juneau Assembly seat. The municipal election is Oct. 4.
Politically charged tweets posted from state account during debate
One tweet referred to Donald Trump as a “red-faced mansplainer.”