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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.
Corrupt China Official Felled by Social Media
Corruption goes unaddressed with lack of free press but China official felled by social media
Social Media is Bi-Partisan Information Source
Appeal of political discussion that crosses political boundaries means Social Media is bi-partisan
Facebook and Social Media is New Activism
Power of social media is growing across world as new generation is connected to new activism
White House Launches Tumblr Page in First
As social networking grows in political importance White House launches Tumblr officially publicly
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