Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The central role of social media in the terrorist attack in New Zealand
At least 49 people died in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Authorities identified the heavily-armed shooter as a 28-year-old Australian. He live-streamed his attack on Facebook.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readAt least 49 people died in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Authorities identified the heavily-armed shooter as a 28-year-old Australian. He live-streamed his attack on Facebook. The video quickly spread across social media platforms. Moderators at sites like Twitter, Reddit, and Facebook say they’re working to contain the horrific video. Social media has provided a platform for right-wing hate groups to spread their ideology. They’re now being criticized for their slow response to the spread of this video.
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- 8:42The legal ways rich students get into colleges even if they’re unqualified
- 18:03In ‘Ash Is Purest White,’ a Chinese Bonnie and Clyde
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