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Many people are becoming numb to online hate speech. We need to see it for what it is and stop glorifying hate as a form of entertainment.

The violence in the news has fueled divisive and hateful social discourse. Here are some tips for constructive discourse when the tempers are high.

Twitter is changing the world in profound ways. How we report, discover, connect, and inform ourselves has been changed forever
Social media and leadership: The shrill, noisy, and extemporaneous nature of the social web has impacted traditional notions of leadership.
By Kate Prince, {grow} Community Member A hacker starts an online rumor about a place crash. The “news” goes viral and the airline’s stock plummets.
Mohanalakshmi Rajakumar’s latest book was banned in Qatar. Here’s why that might not be such a bad thing.
Social media mistakes can be opportunities to build loyalty. Here are five ideas.

Should child molesters have free access to Facebook? The State of Indiana says “yes.” Is Facebook a human right
The social web can deliver a real-time pulse of the people. Is that a positive or a negative for political progress?
In this video interview, David Rosen of Burson Marsteller discusses how he leveraged external news events to nurture client social media activities.
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