Tag Archives: Social Media

From Viral to Final: The TikTok Takedown

Cameron Weiss – TikTok, the popular social media platform with over a billion users worldwide, has become a cultural and economic phenomenon.  Known for its algorithm-driven “For You” page, TikTok is used by millions of Americans for entertainment, business, and even news consumption. A staggering 43% of U.S. users regularly get their news from TikTok, […]

The Dos and Don’ts of Social Media Trends and Music Copyright

Brett Dembrow – Imagine spending hours planning, recording, and editing a video to post on social media, only for it to be taken down within minutes. More likely than not, the video was removed due to a copyright infringement regarding the music you used in the video. Musical artists and sound engineers alike have a […]

What is the First Amendment’s Place in the Modern Era?

Alexander Cohen – The Founding Fathers’ establishment of the right to freedom of speech in the Bill of Rights was pivotal for American’s civil liberties. The purpose of creating a clear and unambiguous right to free speech was clear, as the Founding Fathers understood that freedoms of thought, expression, and speech formed the foundation of […]