Tag: facebook
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Facebook Marketplace turns the local plant sale digital
Facebook Marketplace: the endless scroll of affordable used couches, coffee tables and questionable “like new” furniture. But lately, when the location is pinned to Colorado Springs and its surrounding areas, another trend has taken root. It’s not the sale of old couches or used bikes that are filling users’ feeds; it’s plants. In the Pikes…
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Federal judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Pueblo school district for censoring Facebook commenter
A federal judge last week agreed a man whose critical comments were allegedly removed from Pueblo School District 60’s Facebook page may sue the district for a violation of his First Amendment rights. James Erb filed suit in October alleging that he read a news story in May 2024 about three high school students who graduated…
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Federal judge rejects Aurora’s plea to reconsider excessive force decision in light of SCOTUS precedent
A federal judge on Monday rejected the city of Aurora’s attempt to invoke a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision about government employees’ personal conduct, and instead stood by her prior ruling that city policies allegedly motivated an officer to attack a woman while he was on administrative leave. Wyoma Martinez filed suit against Officer Douglas…
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Former Stallions’ standout CJ Jennings takes reins of Sierra boys basketball program, replaces Terry Dunn
Sierra High School’s Facebook page had a succinct message for CJ Jennings: “Welcome home.” Jennings will take the reins of the Stallions’ boys basketball program following Terry Dunn’s retirement from coaching in June. “We are excited to welcome Coach Jennings,” Brian Vecchio, Sierra athletic director, said in a Facebook post. “CJ has a passion for…
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NEWS | Facebook live video shows events during 2021 bomb threat incident
New footage obtained by The Gazette shows events during a 2021 bomb threat that lead to the arrest of 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich, whose name and age match that of the suspect arrested in Saturday’s Club Q shooting. In this screen recording provided by the owner of the house where Aldrich’s mother lived at the…
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A Big Tech reckoning is coming, and Coloradans may lead the way | Vince Bzdek
Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, a Democrat, had dinner about a year ago with the man who probably has more power over our public debate than any other person right now, Mark Zuckerberg. The CEO of Facebook now owns four of the biggest social media companies in the world. “It would be difficult to find…
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EDITORIAL: Colorado AG Phil Weiser crusades to protect free speech from social media monopolies
As free speech comes under attack, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser plans to save it. When social media services emerged on the scene, they glorified and leveraged free speech as protected in the First Amendment. Suddenly, thanks to computer technology and the internet, everyone had a veritable printing press. Rich and poor alike could develop…
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Facebook now ‘privacy focused,’ putting spotlight on groups
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Facebook now ‘privacy focused,’ putting spotlight on groups
SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the company’s annual F8 developer conference Tuesday with more details about his new “privacy-focused” vision for the social network — including a major redesign of Facebook’s app and website that is built around letting people connect with small groups. The new features are part of Zuckerberg’s…