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Chinese social media operation pushing divisiveness ahead of US election: Research

Social media influence operations linked to the Chinese government are stoking divisive rhetoric to smear candidates from both major US parties ahead of the November election. According to a new study Published by social media analytics company Graphika. Researchers say the effort is linked to Spamoflagh, an influence network known for pushing propaganda that has […]

Beware of this Social Security scam by crooks trying to trick you

One thing is for sure: new scams emerge every day. We've covered many different types of Social Security scams over the years, but Jeanne from Hackensack, New Jersey, forwarded us a new one to share with you. “I received this email (see below) yesterday. I did not open the attachment. I hovered my mouse over […]

Magic Johnson Mocked for Social Media Post Praising Kamala Harris Interview

Magic Johnson has frequently weighed in on political issues this election season, including praising Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. The first time he did so during the Democratic National Convention, he was roundly mocked. The second time, after Harris was interviewed on CNN on Thursday night, things were no different. “Vice President Kamala […]

Single moms need a better social safety net, not moralizing about marriage

Single mother families 1 in 5 American households A family with children under the age of 18. I grew up in one of them. Raising a child on your own is not easy. My childhood in Philadelphia was filled with happy memories, but it also included hardships. I remember how stressed my mother was about […]