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Caitlin Dewey

Social media reporter

Washington, D.C.
Latest stories from Caitlin

U.S. loses its UNESCO vote. Does it matter?

The United Nations cultural body does touch on U.S. interests.

Fri Nov 08 19:33:12 UTC 2013

Europe eases rules for gay asylum-seekers

In some ways, LGBT asylum policy in Europe is now more progressive than in the U.S.

Thu Nov 07 20:18:16 UTC 2013

Can we please stop talking about Twitter’s overhyped IPO now?

IPOs don’t tell us much about a company’s success long-term.

Thu Nov 07 16:44:19 UTC 2013

The geography of depression

A new study estimates the global burden of clinical depression.

Thu Nov 07 12:02:00 UTC 2013

Sweden brings gender equality to the movies

Swedish theaters will now label movies that pass the “Bechdel test.“

Wed Nov 06 21:32:10 UTC 2013

Where people swear most on Twitter, in one interactive map

A computer science student in Ontario plotted where people drop the “f-bomb” most.

Wed Nov 06 13:55:10 UTC 2013

11 places besides “North Colorado” where activists are trying to secede from their state

Maryland, California and Michigan all have active secessionist movements -- some more serious than others.

Tue Nov 05 21:13:11 UTC 2013

What might happen if Yelp paid reviewers? It could cost $12.8 billion.

Paying reviewers $273 per review would cost Yelp 56 times what it makes in an entire year,

Tue Nov 05 18:38:08 UTC 2013

World Cup goalie Briana Scurry fights back from the concussion that ended her career

World Cup champion Briana Scurry fights back from the concussion that ended her career, clouded her life.

Sat Nov 02 22:15:00 UTC 2013

Facebook earnings: Revenue up 60 percent as social network expands its mobile audience

The 60 percent increase could help address some Wall Street doubts.

Wed Oct 30 23:06:00 UTC 2013

Half of all babies use a computer or smartphone before age 2. Here’s why that’s bad.

A major pediatric association released strict guidelines on kids and media ... the same day as a new report detailing how much time young children spend online.

Mon Oct 28 19:49:16 UTC 2013

Starbucks’ new tweet-a-coffee program wants your friends’ personal data

Buying a friend a cup of coffee is now as easy as sending a tweet -- but you have to share some info with Starbucks, first.

Mon Oct 28 15:50:15 UTC 2013

7 ridiculous restrictions on women’s rights around the world

It’s not just driving: women in some countries aren’t allowed to leave the house without their husband’s permission.

Sun Oct 27 16:24:11 UTC 2013

10 political parody accounts funnier than @natsecwonk

Thu Oct 24 20:20:09 UTC 2013

Where do Twitter trends start? Try Cincinnati, Ohio.

Researchers aren’t sure why Cincinnati is such a thought leader online, but it’s clear that geography has something to do with it.

Thu Oct 24 13:19:22 UTC 2013

A sampling of controversial tweets from @NatSecWonk

The anonymous Twitter account that criticized the Obama administration was small -- but popular among a clique of D.C. insiders.

Wed Oct 23 18:16:10 UTC 2013

Here’s exactly how much fooling around on the Internet hurts your sleep schedule, productivity and personal life

If you’ve ever suspected the Internet is taking over your offline life, an economist has some disheartening news for you: It is.

Tue Oct 22 17:51:08 UTC 2013

Wikileaks hates the Wikileaks movie

The whistle-blowing organization has spent months campaigning against the film.

Tue Oct 22 15:22:07 UTC 2013

What “Gravity” gets right and wrong about space

Everything you ever wanted to know (and some things you didn’t) about the science of “Gravity.”

Mon Oct 21 19:37:10 UTC 2013

Meet Obamacare’s secret (traffic) weapon

Ever heard of GovDelivery? You should.

Mon Oct 14 17:42:10 UTC 2013
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About Caitlin

Caitlin is a social media reporter on the Digital Audience team. Before joining the Post, she was an associate online editor at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. She has also written for The New York Times, The Atlantic and other publications.