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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.
Social Media Strengthens Malaysia Youth Movement
Upcoming elections are crucial in fast changing society with growing Malaysia youth movement
Social Now Essential Political Media Arsenal
As social media become ubiquitous, its use as part of the essential political media arsenal is set
Facebook’s Zuckerberg Launches Political Lobby
Billionaire creator of Facebook Zuckerberg launches political lobby to try his luck in politics with new group seeking immigration reform for high tech workers
Zuckerberg Hints at Facebook’s Political Ambitions
With billions of personal wealth and passion for changing the world, Zuckerberg eyes politics
Kuwait Toughens Tweeter’s Jail Sentence
As Kuwait continues to see social massive change, Tweeter’s jail sentence shows crisis
Facebook’s Sandberg Warns Women on Stagnation
Known as one of highest earning women business leaders, Facebooks Sandberg warns women on progress
How Twitter Started the Arab Spring and Changed Protesting
How social media led by Twitter started the Arab Spring and changed international citizen power
Blogger Praises Relative China Social Media Freedoms
Hugely popular blogger worries about creeping restrictions on freedom of information despite some China social media freedoms that have emerged recently
Tweet Your Ambassadors: EU and US Team-up
Ambassadors of European Union and United States get together for twitter session that reflects a much changed relationship. US and EU cooperation is vital.