Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has escalated a dispute outside New York by endorsing her colleague’s primary challenger.
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.
Help Wanted: State Misinformation Sheriff
Several states are making great effort, devoting more resources and time to countering false and misleading election information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blogger Arrested in Iran After Tweets Critical Of Government
Authorities have detained Ronaghi Maleki, an Iranian blogger. His detention came as a result of tweets he sent criticizing the government.