November 24, 2016

“The entire structure of Facebook is not set up as a news-sharing platform, but as a headline and image-rating platform.” Tracing a fake Breitbart story from inception to its all-but-guaranteed Facebook virality. / Vice News

A profile of Frank Waln, a Native American rapper breaking through into (semi-)mainstream pop culture by honestly addressing the injustices thrust upon his people. / Pacific Standard

“It occurred to me that people who looked like me had one safe role in my divided city: We were made to serve.” The racial hierarchy of the “Old South” is still visible in New Orleans’ famous restaurants. / VQR