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The National Rifle Association has maintained social media silence since the elementary school shootings last Friday. (KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

NRA Shuts Down Facebook, No Tweets Since School Shooting

National Rifle Association officials have kept quiet in the wake of Friday’s elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., and they also shut down their Facebook page and have not had any Twitter activity since Friday morning.

2012/12/17

According to Pew Research Center, social media use is on the rise within politics -- composed largely of young people.. (Photo credit should read LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/Getty Images)

Study: Political Social Media Use Leans To Liberal Youth

Political elections are increasingly effected by social media use, and some groups are thriving more than others.

2012/11/30

Barack Obama (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Opinion: My2K

Obama is hoping to promote the discussion of the Bush tax cut extensions by getting people hooked on the topic and by getting them to use the #My2K hashtag on Twitter.

2012/11/29

A vast majority of parents have growing concern over who and their kids are doing online. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Study: Increasing Majority Of Parents Fear Kids Being Tracked Online

According to a new study from the Pew Research Center, 81 percent of parents of online teens say they are concerned about how much information advertisers can learn about their child’s online behavior, with 46 percent reporting they are “very” concerned about the possibility of privacy intrusion.

2012/11/21

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a town hall style meeting at Facebook headquarters. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Study: Press, Polls More Critical Of Obama Than Social Media Users

A new study found that social media users viewed the debate performance of President Barack Obama more favorably than media outlets or participants in national polls.

2012/10/08

Lesser Penalty for Marijuana Highlights New Maryland Laws

A glance at some of the new laws taking effect in Maryland on Monday.

2012/09/27

10 Best DC Foodies to Follow On Twitter

From chefs to foodies to policy, DC’s Twitter feeds explode with an array of information about all things edible. Whether you’re vegan or farming cattle yourself, these foodies have the tips, tricks and inside scoop on the D.C. food scene. Here are the 10 most exciting foodie Twitter feeds every Washingtonian should follow.

2012/09/05