In California, recording a “confidential communication” without everyone’s consent can trigger penalties that include a fine of up to $2,500 and up to one year in jail for a first offense. That legal ...

Social media has changed the way we hold people accountable for their actions. A single tweet or video can spark outrage that spreads across the internet in hours, leading to public shaming, lost jobs ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In the days since Charlie Kirk’s killing, conservatives have embraced a phenomenon they previously called toxic: ...

The fear of being “canceled” due to unpopular political and cultural opinions or unsubstantiated allegations, often amplified with viral Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram posts, has become a serious ...

Graphic of four people. some drawbacks of cancel culture include its tendency for hypervigilance and tunnel visioning. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. If you spend time on social media, you’re ...

The American media have vacillated since 2013 between “cancel culture isn’t real” and “cancel culture is a good thing.” This week, they have decided finally that it’s terrible. The only problem is ...