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social media

January 13, 2014

Twitter and Facebook revolutions in times of crisis?

A new book from Christian Fuchs, 'Social Media: A Critical Introduction', discusses the relationship between social media and power structures in contemporary society. Simon Barrow examines the issues.
January 11, 2014

Anglican Peace and Justice Network takes to social media

The Anglican Peace and Justice Network (APJN) has launched a new Facebook page entitled ‘Stories of Hope', reports ACNS.
August 10, 2013

Wise monkeys or vicious beasts? Abuse, cruelty and free speech

Our animal natures are in a constant state of tension between the personal and the communal. We have instincts which drive us to gratify ourselves, to dominate for food, status and mates. And then we have the pull towards the good of the tribe, pack or troop and the protection and support it offers.
August 5, 2013

Changing the world: real conversation is the key

As the huge media coverage of internet abuse has made clear (not least the appalling targeting of women on Twitter and other social media platforms), when public conversation is debased, we all suffer - though those at the sharp end suffer most.
June 1, 2013

The Ghost in the Machine: God, the Other and social media

At the end of April 2013, the Rev Rachel Mann, author of Dazzling Darkness: Gender, sexuality, illness and God, gave the 5th Annual St Anselm Lecture, on the topic of social media and faith, at St Anselm Hall, University of Manchester.
May 25, 2013

More media Big Questions post-Woolwich

On BBC1's important, topical television 'morality and beliefs' show, The Big Questions, next due to air at 12.05pm on Sunday 26 May 2013, a major focus of discussion will be the horrific Woolwich killing and its aftermath.
February 25, 2013

Cardinal O'Brien, Oscar Pistorius and 'standing still in the Light'

Social media has significantly altered many aspects of the balance of power. It has given a voice to ordinary people and made it more difficult for power to hide that which it finds inconvenient or embarrassing.
December 31, 2012

Welfare petition aims for ten thousand backers by New Year's Day

The 'war on welfare' (WOW) petition initiative launched earlier this month needs 100,000 people to sign up to help trigger a Westminster debate on the issue.
December 20, 2012

'War on welfare' petition tops 5,000 in less than 48 hours

Less than 48 hours after it was launched, more than 5,000 people have signed an e-petition calling for an independent assessment of welfare changes.
December 19, 2012

Welfare reform petition campaign elicits huge online response

A petition by disabled people calling for an independent inquiry into the impact of the government's welfare changes has produced a huge surge of support.