Christopher Zara

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Christopher Zara is the deputy editor of media and culture. He joined IBT in June 2012. He was previously managing editor of Show Business, a magazine for New York City's performing arts industry. His writing has also appeared in the Independent, Salon, Newsweek, Mental Floss, Emmy magazine and elsewhere. Zara’s book "Tortured Artists" was released in 2012 by F+W Media and internationally by Burda Publishing in 2015. Email him at c.zara@ibtimes.com.

EuroMaidan Facebook Support: Black Profiles, Blue-And-Yellow Ribbons Follow Violent Ukraine Protests

Amid a surge of Kiev violence, Ukrainian expats are showing support on social media, as those living at home share firsthand horror stories.

Health Advocates To Olympic Medalists: Reject McDonald’s Corp Sponsorship

A coalition of health advocates is asking Olympic winners to not accept sponsorships from McDonald’s Corp.

Georgia Confederate Flag License Plate: Southern Heritage Or Racist Emblem?

A reissued specialty license plate has reignited debate over the 13-starred battle flag.

Women In News Media: Gender Diversity Stagnant In Newsrooms, Horrendous In Sports Journalism, Says New Report

A new report from the Women’s Media Center paints a largely static picture of gender diversity in American newsrooms.

Capital One Has Company: ‘Personal Visit’ Clause Is Nothing New And Not All That Rare

The clause that allows Capital One to contact customers “in any manner we choose” has been in use for years, and not just by Capital One.

Smartphone Kill Switch: Democratic Senators Introduce Federal Smartphone Theft Protection Act

Four U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would require carriers to include “kill switches” in smartphones, but wireless-industry critics say technological mandates won’t work.

Comcast-Time Warner Cable Merger Promises Worst Customer Service Disaster In History

The planned Comcast / Time Warner Cable merger will combine two of the lowest-ranked companies in terms of customer service.

Chase Bank Vs Capital One In Deceptive Ad Dispute: Freedom Rewards Commercial Need Revamp, Says NAD

Capital One is arguing that ads for Chase Bank’s Freedom Credit Card “misrepresented” certain claims.

Lap Dance Tax: NYC Hustler Club’s Private-Room Exotic Routines Are Not Art, Judge Rules

A New York judge ruled that Manhattan’s Hustler Club does not qualify for a tax exemption on admission fees.

Twitter Verified Badges Should Be Available To Every User

Reputations are risked when we tweet under our real names, but Twitter's arbitrary blue verification badge is only open to a select few.

Comcast TWC: Merger Or Monopoly? ‘Disaster’ Deal Must Be Stopped, Warn Media Consolidation Opponents

Advocates for media diversity are blasting the possible merger, which still needs approval from antitrust regulators.

On Darwin Day, Atheists Get A New News Website, But Will It Evolve Into A Must-Read?

TheHumanist.com, a news website from the nonprofit American Humanist Association, aims to be a hub for atheists and nonbelievers.

NYU Wasserman Center Bends On Unpaid Internship Guidelines, But Is It Bending Far Enough?

New York University is taking steps to ensure that unpaid internships on CareerNet comply with labor laws, but should it be listing them at all?

Avery Edison Twitter Terror: Transgender Advocates Incensed Over Comedian’s ‘Terrifying’ Customs Ordeal

After being detained by Canadian border officials, British transgender comedian Avery Edison tweeted that she was being sent to an all-male facility, sparking an uproar among human-rights advocates.

The Day We Fight Back: Congress Battered With Emails And Phone Calls In Internet Protest Of NSA Spying

More than 6,000 websites are helping their visitors beseech Congress in an Aaron Swartz-inspired protest against government surveillance.

Dumb Starbucks Coffee And Trademark Law: Brilliant Parody Or Blatant Infringement?

The people behind Dumb Starbucks are calling their L.A. coffee shop a parody, but trademark law isn’t so clear on what constitutes infringement.

Getty Images Lawsuits: Enforcement Or Trolling? Fear Of Letters Dwindling, Stock-Photo Giant Hits Federal Courts

Court records show that Getty Images has filed a string of recent federal lawsuits, inviting claims of “copyright trolling” from its critics.

PA/NJ Amber Alert Sparks Confusion, Anger After Early-Morning Smartphone Alarm

Since the FCC added Amber Alerts to its wireless alert program, many smartphone owners are caught completely off guard when their devices go off at all hours.

McDonald’s Meatless Options? Vegan Kathy Freston Says Plant-Based Menu Items Could Combat Fast Food’s Growing Irrelevance

Following CEO Don Thompson’s admission that McDonald’s is losing relevance, vegan author Kathy Freston is calling on the fast-food giant to offer meatless options.

Janet Mock Vs Piers Morgan: 2nd Interview To Follow Twitter Fight, Backlash Over Transgender Media Coverage

Janet Mock condemned Piers Morgan for “sensationalizing” her life after an interview in which she was described as “a boy until age 18.”

CVS Tobacco Ban: Walgreens Co Trapped In PR Haze As Customers Demand Smoke-Free Drugstores

Following CVS' announcement that it will go smoke-free, health-conscious consumers want Walgreens to follow.

NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2014: Catholic League Says Good Riddance After Mayor De Blasio Boycotts Over Anti-Gay Policy

Bill de Blasio confirmed that he will not march in the 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Parade as pressure mounts from LGBT groups to bar NYC officials from participating.

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