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The Development of Social Media Watchdogs in Canada

Author Daniel Diamond examines the rise and influence of social media watchdogs in Canada

Information Control on the Global Internet: The Digital Iron Curtain & Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

This article looks into the effects impacting the internet and its role in information as the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies.

Digital Vigilantism

This article is an interview piece that explores the ins and outs of a concept known as digital vigilantism.

How does Online Hate Manifest

This piece explores the factors that lead to digital hate online, examining the opinions of experts to understand this growing trend.

Down the Stack: Power and Accountability in Internet Intermediaries’ Content Moderation Decisions

This piece explores the work done by internet intermediaries around content moderation, and the formal decision-making process behind it.

Influencing Trust: The Role of Para-social Relationships and Misinformation

This article explores the role of para-social relationships and the spread misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccine

The Reagan Policy Decision that Fractured Classic Media

Alex explores the impacts of the Reagan administration’s abolition of the “Fairness Doctrine” and how it has polarized our media landscape

In Conversation: Tackling Hate on Social Media

Alex Wilson interviews Maya Roy, the CEO of the YWCA Canada, to discuss the Block Hate Initiative and solutions for online hate speech.

From Social Media to Societal Collapse: A Hidden Threat in Our Daily Lives

Writer Aryan Bajpai explores the newfound dangers of social media, including misinformation and extremism

Right-wing Extremism Is Fomented on Social Media: What Should We Do?

Alexandra Wilson examines how right-wing extremism has been formed on social media and how social medias have decided to respond.