Internet Use
Why Taking Offensive Content Off the Internet Sets a Dangerous Precedent
Cloudflare's Matthew Prince unilaterally removed the Daily Stormer from the Web, and his decision could have major implications for censorship online.
Should We Encourage Our Kids to Spend Their Teens as Cyber Deviants?
Research finds that hacking and online theft among teenagers is widespread, but mostly harmless.
Civil Rights Groups' Surprising Net-Neutrality Bedfellows
The fight over whether the Internet should have a meter has created some unexpected alliances in the groups lobbying the FCC.
Sharing Information Online Linked to Increased Heart Rate
What prompts people to share information? New research suggests catalysts can include anxiety, amusement — or even a brisk walk.
Candidate Websites Give Democrats Advantage
An analysis of presidential candidates’ websites during the 2008 primaries finds Democrats used the Internet in a more sophisticated way.
The Benefits of Broadband on Internet Use
Universal broadband Internet probably won’t help people find jobs, but it may improve their health outcomes (and music libraries).