Maryland delegates to the Republican National Convention in Tampa stayed connected with folks back home through social media; Facebook and Twitter played a bigger role than ever in documenting the convention.
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Dangerous Online Culture Glorifies Eating Disorders
The images are part of a new Internet phenomenon – “Thinspiration” – that young women with eating disorders are using to support their unhealthy lifestyles.
Privacy Infringements Spark Apprehension Among Online Consumers
As consumer suspicion grows regarding websites’ privacy policies, many online privacy advocates and government officials are calling on websites to revamp their policies to better protect users.
Social Networking Infiltrates Schools, from Bullying to Crisis Management
Worrisome online behavior, whether a verbal attack or a threat of physical harm, is often difficult to track, and therefore difficult to prevent.
Maryland High School Coaches Cracking Down on Twitter
With a growing number of high school athletes getting into trouble with posts on social media sites, coaches said they want to ensure their student-athletes are tweeting with discretion.
Bills Address Social Media Privacy
Concerns about employers and universities accessing private social media information has prompted Maryland lawmakers to draft several bills that would cut down on the practice, which some consider to be an invasion of privacy.
Republican Presidential Candidates Rely on Facebook, Twitter
The Republican presidential candidates have made social media campaigning an integral part of their effort to win the White House this year, cutting into the advantage Democrats have traditionally held in online outreach, social media analysts said.
Flash Mob Thefts Organize Without Social Media as Lawmakers Look to Crack Down
As Maryland lawmakers look to make the penalty for flash mob thefts more severe, police have found social media was not used to organize any of the thefts in the Washington, DC, area.