accountability

18 Nov

The BlueSky Revolution on Social Media

StaffOpinionaccountability, BlueSky, community, decentralized, ethical, revolution, social media, Twitter

When Twitter was acquired in a high-profile purchase, its new owner promised sweeping reforms aimed at revitalizing a platform that was already widely used by millions users as well as countless professional organizations. However, these changes quickly made the platform for some less than fun and out of step with the twitter community. Policies were implemented without broad user consultation, leading to the perception that the platform was now governed by the whims of one individual rather than a community-driven ethos. Key issues fueling user dissatisfaction included: Content Moderation Controversies: Decisions on what constituted acceptable speech appeared increasingly opaque and…

03 Nov

The Angry Police

Staff WriterCultureaccountability, angry, blue shield, brutality, law, misconduct, order, police, reform, serve and protect

In recent years, a significant shift has occurred in the perception of law enforcement agencies across the United States. The traditional image of police officers as friendly and helpful figures has given way to a perception of them as authoritarian and, in some cases, even angry. This transformation in the public's view of the police raises important questions about the role of law enforcement in our society and the need for meaningful reform. For much of the 20th century, the police were often seen as community protectors and helpers. Officers walked their beats, knew their neighborhoods, and interacted with residents…