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Social Media and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles

This Social Media and Democracy section highlights the ongoing saga of how this new type of communications technology impacts the progress of free and fair elections across the globe. Whether social media brings benefit or harm to democracy is an area of heavy debate. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Journalism and Free Speech.

Facebook Misses Misinformation In Brazilian Election Ads

August 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Facebook Misses Misinformation In Brazilian Election Ads

Facebook failed to detect…election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil’s 2022 election, violates its own community policies.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, Social Media and Democracy, South America

Social Media Contributes To Fragmentation Of Political Parties

June 13, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Social Media Contributes To Fragmentation Of Political Parties

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has escalated a dispute outside New York by endorsing her colleague’s primary challenger.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Social Media and Democracy

Help Wanted: State Misinformation Sheriff

June 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Help Wanted: State Misinformation Sheriff

Several states are making great effort, devoting more resources and time to countering false and misleading election information.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Security, Social Media and Democracy

Anxious Leaders Influence Their Followers’ Anxiety, Even Online

May 17, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Anxious Leaders Influence Their Followers' Anxiety, Even Online

Organizational leader’s tweets can influence employee anxieties and this effect is more prominent since the rise of COVID-19, study.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Social Media and Democracy

In Election Misinformation Fight, ’2020 Changed Everything’

April 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Election Misinformation Fight, ’2020 Changed Everything’

Using social media to directly reply to queries, polling location mistakes, or false claims might help to quickly stamp out viral misinformation.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Election Transparency, Social Media and Democracy

China Lockdown Frustration Sparks ‘Creative’ Wave Of Dissent

April 21, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China Lockdown Frustration Sparks ‘Creative’ Wave Of Dissent

China strongly censors speech. With developments in technology, Chinese citizens are finding ways to circumvent these limitations.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Social Media and Democracy

Mark Zuckerberg Ends Election Grants

April 15, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Mark Zuckerberg Ends Election Grants

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg who gave half a billion USD in 2020 to election offices will not be making any new grants this year.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Money Politics, Public Financing of Elections, Social Media and Democracy

Free Speech In Sri Lanka Under Threat Amid Political Turmoil

April 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Free Speech In Sri Lanka Under Threat Amid Political Turmoil

Sunday, Sri Lanka enforced a temporary social media ban nationwide to quell public unrest sparked by unprecedented economic hardship.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Social Media and Democracy, Sri Lanka

TikTok Is Just The Platform Russian Dissidents Need

March 10, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

TikTok Is Just The Platform Russian Dissidents Need

Tiktok despite being swamped in misinformation at times, the app also serves as a platform for countering Kremlin propaganda.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Political Dissidents, Russia, Social Media and Democracy, Technology Dissidents

Social Media Apps In China Ban Jokes About Ukraine

February 28, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Social Media Apps In China Ban Jokes About Ukraine

Against the backdrop of Russian invasion, major Chinese social media apps said they are clamping down on misinformation on Ukraine.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, China, Europe, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Comedy, Russia, Social Media and Democracy, Ukraine

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