The Normalizing of Extreme Politics Is Playing Out on Twitter
StandardLawmakers used to see social media as a place to post statements and campaign photos. Now, those on the extreme right use it to fight the culture wars.
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Livestreaming on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube needs radical change
StandardCommentary: As the tragedy in New Zealand shows, livestreaming has become a nightmare.
Zuckerberg takes Facebook data apology tour to Washington
StandardThe creator of the world’s largest social network is testifying at two congressional hearings this week. The crux: Can we trust Facebook?
Trump’s national anthem Twitter feud with the NFL changed the game
StandardA tweetstorm from Trump drew attention to players protesting by kneeling during the national anthem. Will that happen at the Super Bowl?
Star Trek 50th anniversary: ‘Deep Space Nine’ star Nana Visitor had one wish as Nerys
StandardThe “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” star calls her time on the show an important part of who she is, but says she also finds it hard to watch reruns.
Star Trek 50th anniversary: How Gates McFadden kept her son from confusing her with Dr. Crusher
StandardThe Star Trek star who played a single mom on TV also had a child during the show’s run. Though she’s happy with her real son, her fictional one could have used more work.
Star Trek 50th anniversary: Robert Beltran says the Prime Directive is ‘fascist crap’
StandardThe “Star Trek: Voyager” star had plenty of misgivings about the futuristic ideals his show portrayed. Still, he had a great time playing Chakotay.
Star Trek 50th anniversary: Can you imagine an alien that squawks? John Billingsley did
StandardActor John Billingsley of “Star Trek: Enterprise” talks about creating a new alien race for the show, and why he doesn’t have a Facebook account.
Star Trek 50th anniversary: Don’t call Tim Russ a Trekkie
StandardOne of the most prolific actors in the franchise took a “just a job” approach to his Trek work. Still, his time on the show made him better appreciate how important science is to our world.
Star Trek 50th anniversary: The show turned Robert Picardo into a giant science nerd
StandardThe “Star Trek: Voyager” cast member describes his audition for the part of The Doctor — and how seven years on the show turned him into a cheerleader for science.