Why States Need Social Media Policies

State government agencies and officials have embraced social media products such as Twitter and Facebook as a way to engage citizens and get the word out about their policies and services. But government use of social media comes with a host of tricky questions about how to protect state interests while also protecting the First Amendment rights of citizens and state employees.

http://bit.ly/1gOs4QV

Censorship, privacy and the ethics of Craigslist #ethics #media (Change.org)

A young, small, female dog was brutally tortured with injuries were so severe the only humane thing to do was euthanize, instead the owner put the dog up for adoption on Craigslist.

http://www.change.org/petitions/justice-for-puppy-doe-ban-the-rehoming-of-pets-on-craigslist

China lifts ban on Facebook and Twitter, really (FastCompany) #censorship #diversity

China is accused of widespread hacking of Facebook and Twitter feeds, email, and media outlets around the world. Can you say "cognitive dissonance"?

http://www.fastcompany.com/3018289/fast-feed/china-lifts-ban-on-facebook-and-twitter-kind-of