social media

NPR's Andy Carvin Talks Revolutions: Journalism, Social Media And The Arab Spring

Kelsey Proud, Alex Heuer, Don Marsh and Mary Edwards — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:26:38 +0000

NPR's senior social media strategist Andy Carvin was our sole guest today on "St. Louis on the Air."

Carvin touched on his beginnings, his role as a "information DJ" and how he pieces together truth in real time.

How does he describe his job?

Carvin said one of the best ways he can think of to describe what he does is a "journalistic test pilot."

Morning headlines- Thursday, August 2, 2012

Sydney Miller, The Associated Press, WUIS and Illinois Public Radio — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:20:57 +0000

Jobless rate drops below 8 percent in St. Louis

The jobless rate in metropolitan St. Louis is going down, and has dipped below 8 percent for the first time in more than three years.

Ill. bill on employer Facebook password requests hits snag

The Associated Press — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:40:13 +0000

Legislation that would prohibit employers from seeking job applicants' social network passwords is on hold in the Illinois House.

Democratic Rep. La Shawn Ford's measure would allow job-seekers to file lawsuits if asked for access to sites like Facebook. Bosses could still ask for usernames that would allow them to view public information on the sites.

Bill would ban businesses from requiring social media passwords of applicants

The Associated Press and Illinois Public Radio — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:35:39 +0000

Updated 3:54 p.m. Reporting from Illinois Public Radio's Brian Mackey used in this report.

An Illinois state representative from Chicago has introduced legislation in Springfield that would ban businesses from requiring job applicants to divulge their social media passwords.

Mo. repeals teacher-student Internet restrictions

The Associated Press, Kelsey Proud and Marshall Griffin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:20:58 +0000

Updated at 6:23 p.m. to include comments from the bill's sponsor, and Gov. Nixon's criticism of the bill, despite signing it

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation repealing a contentious law, known by some as the "Facebook law," that had limited online discussions between teachers and students.

Nixon's signature Friday will delete a law enacted earlier this year barring teachers from using websites that allow "exclusive access" with current or former students 18 or younger. Some teachers raised concerns that they would be restricted from using social media sites such as Facebook, which allow private messages.