The idea was to show the hypocrisy of Moroccan society by showing how many gay men are living quietly in straight society. It backfired badly.
Tag: Social Media
Bored Russians Posted Silly Art Parodies. The World Has Joined In.
Frozen dumplings as skulls and A/C ducts as fashion accessories. A Facebook group for art re-enactors has gained 540,000 followers across the locked-down globe.
Lululemon Fires Employee Over ‘Bat Fried Rice’ Shirt
An art director for the yoga retailer shared a link on his personal Instagram account, prompting waves of condemnation.
Chinese Agents Helped Spread Messages That Sowed Virus Panic in U.S., Officials Say
American officials were alarmed by fake text messages and social media posts that said President Trump was locking down the country. Experts see a convergence with Russian tactics.
Facebook Invests $5.7 Billion in Indian Internet Giant Jio
It was the largest bet by the social network on the developing market, where millions of people have gone online in recent years.
Dozens of Performers Join Global Concert to Celebrate Coronavirus Workers
“One World: Together at Home,” which kicked off with a six-hour preshow on Saturday, featured Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Celine Dion, Elton John, Billie Eilish, the Rolling Stones and more in prime time.
The Seas as the Ultimate Coronavirus Isolation? Not. So. Fast.
Folks who live on boats face off with land they can’t set foot on, staring down logistical hurdles, ethical issues and social media harshness.
Bill Gates, at Odds With Trump on Virus, Becomes a Right-Wing Target
The Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist has been attacked with falsehoods that he created the coronavirus and wants to profit from it.
The News Is Making People Anxious. You’ll Never Believe What They’re Reading Instead.
The coronavirus pandemic has driven interest in uplifting headlines way, way up.
Putin’s Long War Against American Science
A decade of health disinformation promoted by President Vladimir Putin of Russia has sown wide confusion, hurt major institutions and encouraged the spread of deadly illnesses.