Author Stephen King said Tuesday President Donald Trump had blocked him on Twitter
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.
How Trump Silences Critics on Twitter
This is the first time in history that we are able to hear directly from the President of the United States that is not on television or radio. It is also the first time in history that we are able to respond directly.
VIDEO: Man Gets 35 Years in Prison For Thailand Facebook Post
A man in Thailand was just sentenced to 35 years in jail for insulting the king on Facebook
Kenyan Social Media is Center of Political Campaigns and Propaganda
People say the ‘war is now on social media’ and of how this will be the first social media election
White House Social Media Director’s Tweet Broke the Law
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel said that the White House social media director broke the law
Activists Worldwide Targeted And Hacked On Social Media
The so-called DoubleSwitch attack compromises trusted accounts and locks the owner out indefinitely
A 35 Year Prison Sentence For Insulting Thai Royalty on Facebook
A Thai man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for defaming the monarchy on Facebook
Facebook Makes It Easier For To Interact With Your Lawmakers
Facebook announced it is rolling out several tools to the social media site to help elected officials
Is it Legal For Your Representatives to Block You on Twitter?
President Donald Trump faces criticism for blocking users on his Twitter account
Enter the Strange World of Trump’s Twitter Bot Army
The Trump bots are active virtually 24/7, and especially during times when the president is furiously tweeting