Politicians find that efforts to gain support through Twitter political campaigns come up short
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.
Impact of Singapore Social Media on Elections
Chronic problems for city democracy have prevented Singapore social media from changing politics
Where a Retweet Can Land You in Prison
Retweet might not be endorsements in country with free speech but Turkey is no longer that country
Facebook Launches Internet.org to Connect Indonesia
Facebook’s Zuckerberg building his dream to connect Indonesia thousands of islands to internet
Real World Social Media Benefit for Nonprofits
Social media benefits developed into a brand new type of communication exchange where users can do everything from shopping to seeking medical attention
Government Makes Enemy of Turkish Social Media
Battle with Twitter and YouTube reflects government hostility to Turkish social media revolution
Bahrain Opposition Party Tweets Bring State Probe
Government start criminal probe into Bahrain opposition party tweets showing Arab Spring protest
Afghanistan Mobile Social Media Revolution Uncontrollable
Explosion of culture and open discussion on Afghanistan mobile social media feeds social change
How Facebook Boosted Youth Voting in Midterms
With endless reminders leading to election day, Facebook boosted youth voting and awareness
NATO and Russia Twitter Battle Rages in Cyberspace
As divided Europe and cautious U.S. ponder next steps to increase support for Ukraine government, one propaganda front has been open since the beginning with the ongoing NATO vs. Russia Twitter battle