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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.
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.
Social Media is Revolutionizing Italy Election Process
Social media like Facebook and Twitter are revolutionizing Italy Election Process: Social media has transformed political campaigning and how voters get info
Twitter Enabling Gulf Citizens Freedom of Expression
Social media website Twitter enabling Gulf Citizens by revolutionizing communications
Wide-Ranging Impact of Social Media in Obama Election
Use of Twitter, Instagram and other social media in Obama election was a key to victory: Social media investment by campaigns has realigned political map
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Donates Half-Billion Dollars
Facebook founder and CEO Zuckerberg has youth and billions of personal wealth already: Zuckerberg Donates to Silicon Valley area where Facebook became corporate giant
Old People Online! AARP Reaches One Million on Facebook
AARP represents seniors and is largest advocacy group in America with growing strength
India’s Intolerance for Free Speech on Facebook
India versus Facebook: More troubling is that even if the arrest is found wrongful, there is now a chilling effect on free speech in India