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Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Sen. Rand Paul’s Drone Bill Protects Against Unwarranted Surveillance, on the site The Neutral Zone 1 day, 1 hour ago

On a day when much of the media is talking about governmental surveillance and abuse, Senator Rand Paul introduced the Preserving Freedom from Unwarranted Surveillance Act of 2013. If passed, the act would […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Rep. Issa Pushes for Open Government with ‘DATA Act’ Version 2.0, on the site IVN 1 day, 4 hours ago

Representative Darrell Issa made headlines this week after spearheading the investigations into the Benghazi attack on September 11, 2012, and “slamming” IRS Inspector General J. Russell George. A lesser known […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer Uses Social Media to Announce Tumblr Deal, on the site The Social Ballot 3 days, 5 hours ago

In a move only made possibly by a recent SEC announcement giving companies the OK to communicate with investors via social media, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer tweeted that Yahoo will be acquiring the micro-blogging […]

Jane Susskind commented on the post, TiEcon 2013: “Fostering Entrepreneurship” in the Silicon Valley, on the site The Social Ballot 6 days, 5 hours ago

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Jane Susskind wrote a new post, TiEcon 2013: “Fostering Entrepreneurship” in the Silicon Valley, on the site The Social Ballot 6 days, 5 hours ago

“Fostering Entrepreneurship” is the motto of this year’s TiEcon annual conference, which takes place this weekend in the heart of the Silicon Valley. In what’s referred to as the World’s Largest Conference for […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Debate Over CA Online Voting Bill Weighs Accessibilty Against Security, on the site IVN 6 days, 11 hours ago

Independent voters now account for approximately 40 percent of all voters in the United States. Following the national trend, California voters are increasingly leaving the two major parties, with almost 3.7 […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, No Labels Town Hall: What Would You #AskCongress?, on the site The Social Ballot 1 week, 1 day ago

Today, the nonpartisan organization No Labels is launching No Labels Radio, kicking it off with the first of a monthly series of Twitter town halls. With Gov. Jon Huntsman and Sen. Joe Manchin hosting today’s […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, 61% of U.S. Voters Disagree with Internet Sales Tax Bill, on the site Infographics 1 week, 2 days ago

On May 6, the Marketplace Fairness Act, commonly referred to as the Internet sales tax bill, passed the Senate. If passed through Congress, the bill would force retailers to collect taxes for online purchases, […]

Indy commented on the post, FEC Commissioners Defend Agency Performance, on the site Money Talks 1 week, 2 days ago

Another interesting point.

Indy commented on the post, IRS Targeting Conservative Groups May Douse Enforcement, on the site Money Talks 1 week, 2 days ago

Interesting points you make here Alex.

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, A Lesson in Geography: Twitter vs. Mainstream Media, on the site The Social Ballot 1 week, 3 days ago

Last year, Twitter hit a benchmark in its quest to the top of the social ladder, boasting over 200 million active users on the social network. What remains less clear, however, is where these users are located and […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Meaningful Drone Policy Comes From Meaningful Discussion , on the site IVN 1 week, 5 days ago

For most, the term ‘drone’ has come to reflect a dangerous and abused weapon of war capable of targeting enemies from above. The politically charged debate on drone policy has seen a transformation in the last […]

Indy wrote a new post, Example Post, on the site Penigma 1 week, 6 days ago

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Jane Susskind wrote a new post, California Sen. Cannella Targets Cyber Revenge with SB 255, on the site The Social Ballot 2 weeks ago

Introduced by State Senator Cannella, California’s SB 255 would make it illegal to distribute information and images of any person with the intent to cause humiliation and emotional distress without […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Attention Journalists: Twitter Wants YOU, on the site The Social Ballot 2 weeks, 1 day ago

If you’re a journalist interested in the relationship between the newsroom and social media, Twitter may have a job for you. In a clear push towards attracting journalists to Twitter, the company has posted a <a href="https://twitter.com/jobs/positions?jvi=o5RpXfw2,Job " […]

Jane Susskind commented on the post, 5 Reasons Why U.S. is Not Ready for Domestic Drone Use, on the site IVN 2 weeks, 1 day ago

I think the way the “drone debate” is shaped in the media has a lot to do with the lack of understanding for the potentially beneficial uses of the technology. For starters, even just the repeated use of the word […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Online Privacy Bill Halted As Silicon Valley Lobbying Doubles, on the site IVN 2 weeks, 1 day ago

The fight for online privacy rights in California took a major blow this month as AB 1291, or the “Right to Know Act of 2013,” became a two-year bill, essentially halting all action until January 2014. […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, The Drone Next Door: Elevating the Debate #FTdrones, on the site The Social Ballot 2 weeks, 2 days ago

In order to delve into the implications of drone policy on Washington, technology, civil rights, manufacturing, and journalism, Future Tense Now, a project of Slate, New America Foundation, and Arizona State, […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Tweet Chat: A Conversation on Drone Policy & Privacy #IVNchat, on the site The Social Ballot 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drone policy has recently taken center stage, with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) search for testing sites across the United States intensifying the debate over […]

Jane Susskind commented on the post, Emotions Play a Major Role in the Course of History, on the site History Unspun 2 weeks, 5 days ago

I think you address a very important question: “Did we differentiate these Japanese soldiers in the pictures, from other Asian-Americans?”

The media today should be held accountable to answering this question, […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Facebook Graph Search Raises Privacy Concerns, on the site The Social Ballot 2 weeks, 6 days ago

What is Facebook Graph Search?
In January, Facebook released Graph search, a function designed to allow users to tap into the vast amount of user information to search for specific results among friends based […]

Jane Susskind commented on the post, Is It Time to Walk Away from Omelas?, on the site Ars Politica 2 weeks, 6 days ago

It’s interesting to think about society like that. What is sacrificed to maintain the society we have created? Who suffers? If we aren’t the ones suffering, we more often than not accept society, but those […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Bill Clinton’s Twitter Takes a More Serious Tone , on the site The Social Ballot 3 weeks ago

In what started as a joke, President Bill Clinton is now officially on Twitter and has been tweeting regularly since he verified his account as @BillClinton.

“I’ve been planning to start my Twitter page for […]

Jane Susskind commented on the post, California Legislation Addresses Medical Marijuana Throughout State, on the site IVN 3 weeks ago

In the administration’s latest drug control strategy, they expressed the need for preventative measures with a focus on neuroscience…while the sale of marijuana, even for medical use, is still illegal federally, […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Protestors Want Zuckerberg Out of Keystone XL Pipeline Debate, on the site The Social Ballot 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Today, activists plan to rally outside of Facebook’s Menlo Park Headquarters in protest of Zuckergerg’s role in public policy, more specifically, the Keystone XL pipeline. Responding to a recent ad released by […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Twitter’s Solution to Hacking: Two-Step Authentication, on the site IVN 3 weeks, 1 day ago

It’s been a hectic few weeks for Twitter, with the acceleration of false allegations from the Boston bombing and repeated high profile hacking incidences drawing national attention.

The Associated Press […]

Jane Susskind commented on the post, High Demand College Courses Expanded, But a Higher Cost to Students, on the site Progress Report 3 weeks, 2 days ago

This is interesting…at first glance I thought community colleges were going to charge those students taking the class more to enroll, like a bid kind of, but this makes sense. I just hate to see the tuition keep […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, GuardianWitness Takes Citizen Journalism to the Next Level, on the site The Social Ballot 3 weeks, 3 days ago

With print media on the verge of extinction, social media has given rise to a new form of journalism: Citizen journalism. Reliant on the dissemination of information on social media, citizen journalism […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, White House To Start “Tumbling Things” , on the site The Social Ballot 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Today, the Internet welcomes the White House to the micro-blogging social network Tumblr. In its first post, the White House on Tumblr promises videos, charts, transparency, and of course, GIFs.

While Tumblr is […]

Jane Susskind commented on the post, Zuckerberg’s Campaign Is About Employees, Not Immigration Reform, on the site IVN 3 weeks, 6 days ago

I think part of the solution lies in investing in STEM education in America. I have seen efforts to encourage students to learn STEM subjects and to train teachers in these areas, so maybe in a few years, the need […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Zuckerberg’s Campaign Is About Employees, Not Immigration Reform, on the site IVN 3 weeks, 6 days ago

For months, lawmakers in Washington have pushed for comprehensive immigration reform, a sentiment recently echoed in Silicon Valley. Adding political organizer to his long list of accolades, Mark Zuckerberg […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Gift Tracker App Could Help California Lawmakers With Disclosures, on the site The Social Ballot 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Good news came out of the California capitol this week, with the Fair Political Practices Commission set to release a mobile app that could help California lawmakers track and disclose political gifts.

The […]

Jane Susskind commented on the post, Ten Facts About George Bush You Did Not Know, on the site IVN 4 weeks ago

I had no idea his 2002 SOTU was the first to be broadcasted on the Internet…I can’t even imagine watching without being able to tweet…

Jane Susskind commented on the post, Crime Wave Rising? Blame the Federal Courts, on the site IVN 4 weeks ago

In my opinion, building more prisons is not the answer. That is a bandaid solution. We should focus on reducing the number of criminals instead of increasing the number of places to imprison them.

Jane Susskind commented on the post, Crime Wave Rising? Blame the Federal Courts, on the site IVN 4 weeks ago

I don’t think blaming any one system or branch of government is fair. The problem with the prison system in CA is a cumulation of a lot of problems, only some of which stem from the lack of funding in prisons. I […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Fast Company Experiments with Vine Crowdsourcing #IUNY13, on the site The Social Ballot 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Yesterday, eager creators and thinkers gathered in New York City to explore the inner workings of creativity and innovation in Fast Company’s two day event Innovation Uncensored.

As part of the event, Fast […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Why Silicon Valley Tech Giants Oppose CA Internet Privacy Bill, on the site IVN 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Last week, IVN reported on California’s most recent push towards online privacy: Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal’s Right to Know Act of 2013 (AB 1291). Intended to give Internet users more insight into the […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, AP’s Hacked Twitter Account Affected More Than Just the Twittersphere , on the site The Social Ballot 4 weeks, 1 day ago

The Associated Press’ Twitter account is the latest victim of online hacking, with a tweet falsely reporting that two exposition hit the White House, reaching the accounts 2 million followers this afternoon
The […]

Jane Susskind commented on the post, Defining Terrorism: Fueling Fear, Victimizing Society, on the site Opinion 1 month ago

Great insight. I think you’re totally right. Terrorism shouldn’t be measured in numbers, rather intent. There is a difference between someone committing an act of violence in order to harm a specific person, but […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Why Facebook Home Shouldn’t Be Celebrating its 500,000 Downloads, on the site The Social Ballot 1 month ago

Facebook has heard the cries for a mobile-friendly interface, and has finally responded with what they call Facebook Home. Facebook Home is an interface for Android smartphones which replaces your lock and […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, California Leads Country in Online Privacy with Right to Know Act of 2013, on the site IVN 1 month ago

In an unprecedented push for citizen protections, specifically online privacy rights, California Assembly Member Bonnie Lowenthal introduced the “Right to Know Act of 2013″ (AB 1291) earlier this year. […]

Jane Susskind commented on the post, Tracking Tragedy With Technology: How Social Media Helped Boston, on the site IVN 1 month ago

I think it’s an interesting point to bring up, thanks Jen. I read conflicting reports, some saying that the government ordered for phone lines to be cut to ensure that no remote bombs were detonated, but other […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Tracking Tragedy With Technology: How Social Media Helped Boston, on the site IVN 1 month ago

The senseless bombings that occurred in Boston on Monday left people around the nation scared and confused, searching for answers and the whereabouts of those involved in any way in the Boston Marathon. Among […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, Be Careful What You Tweet, It Could Be Used Against You, on the site The Social Ballot 1 month, 1 week ago

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In 140 characters or less, millions of people around the world are divulging tidbits of their lives, careers, dreams, and aspirations on the highly popular […]

Indy wrote a new post, Example Post, on the site Political Policy 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Jane Susskind wrote a new post, What Your Social Media Use Says About You, on the site The Social Ballot 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Whether you actively use it or not, social media has become an overwhelming component of our everyday lives. The innovation of social media and expansion of online and mobile networks has led to a wide array of […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, SEC Announcement Signals Social Media is Here to Stay , on the site IVN 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave companies the OK to disseminate key information on social media channels, acknowledging the widespread adoption of social media as a form of […]

Jane Susskind commented on the post, Obama Acts to Show Solidarity with Employees Affected by Sequestration, on the site The Neutral Zone 1 month, 2 weeks ago

It’s a generous gesture, but doesn’t really provide a solution to the families across America suffering.

Jane Susskind commented on the post, Washington Bill Encourages Minors in Possession of Alcohol to Get Help, on the site IVN 1 month, 2 weeks ago

This is an extremely important issue, that deserves a lot more attention. I’m conflicted on this bill — While I see the benefits of giving teens immunity for calling 911 in the instance of a medical emergency, […]

Jane Susskind wrote a new post, More States Look to Voter ID Laws as Solution to Voter Fraud, on the site IVN 1 month, 2 weeks ago

On April 1, the Arkansas House approved a bill that would require voters to show valid photo identification in order to cast a ballot, overriding Governor Mike Beebe’s veto to restrict the state from […]

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