Will misinformation keep Latinos from voting in the midterms? Yamil Ricardo Velez - September 29, 2022 That depends in part on where they get their news. Here’s what my research found.
Black motherhood shapes leadership in unique ways Andrene Z. Wright / Managing Editor - May 6, 2022 Black mothers face distinct challenges that can lead to a commitment to caring for a broad community
Putin called fleeing Russians ‘traitors.’ Who’s actually leaving? Laura A. Henry and Elizabeth Plantan - March 30, 2022 Many will be activists in exile, our research suggests
A Turkish pop video went viral. Is it just a catchy song — or an anthem for the opposition? Lisel Hintz and Kenan Behzat Sharpe - February 23, 2022 The ambiguity of music and lyrics can cleverly communicate dissent, our research finds
Twitter banned Marjorie Taylor Greene. That may not hurt her much. Megan A. Brown and Maggie Macdonald - January 13, 2022 She’s gaining followers and ‘likes’ on other social media platforms, our research finds
Facebook’s global outage wasn’t the result of a hack, but big political questions lurk behind it Laura DeNardis - October 7, 2021 ‘Public’ Internet relies on private networks and technical protocols that have to work in sync
India has become an ‘electoral autocracy.’ Its covid-19 catastrophe is no surprise. Prerna Singh - July 4, 2021 By restricting freedom of speech and freedom of the press, the BJP government can oversee virus′s spread without fearing accountability at the ballot box
European soccer’s Super League is a naked grab for money. But fans may still be willing to accept it. Erik Voeten - April 19, 2021 The breakaway league includes 12 top European teams
Myanmar’s military has a history of using deceptive tactics against protesters. Now it has social media, too. Van Tran - February 9, 2021 Military agents may be infiltrating online groups to sow distrust.
Putin’s arrest of opposition leader Alexei Navalny is a sign of weakness, not strength Samuel Greene - January 18, 2021 Don’t expect mass street protests
While Armenia and Azerbaijan fought over Nagorno-Karabakh, their citizens battled on social media Katy Pearce - December 3, 2020 Social media rhetoric from politicians, citizens and others helped influence political moves.
AOC isn’t the only politician playing the social media game Brittany Anlar - November 1, 2020 Millennial politicians are figuring out new ways to campaign and engage with constituents.
There’s more to Belarus’s ‘Telegram Revolution’ than a cellphone app Tetyana Lokot, Olga Onuch, Mariëlle Wijermars, and Aliaksandr Herasimenka - September 10, 2020 New surveys show protesters had to be creative to share information.
Black Lives Matter beyond America’s big cities Lara Putnam, Jeremy Pressman, and Erica Chenoweth - July 8, 2020 Here’s the new geography of youth activism
Twitter started fact-checking Trump. Then Trump threatened to close it down. Henry Farrell - May 26, 2020 Trump says he will regulate or close social media platforms rather than allow them to silence conservatives.
More online campaigning in 2020 may invite more foreign interference in the U.S. election Brigitte Hugh and Anna O. Pechenkina - May 13, 2020 New research shows how Russian-sponsored accounts targeted U.S. voters on the right and left
Italians are taking real steps to fight the coronavirus — but big political challenges are lurking Erik Jones - March 17, 2020 They’ve been willing to follow the rules for the greater good. That might be good news for the rest of Europe.
‘Megxit’ wouldn’t surprise these 18th century political thinkers Eileen Botting - January 24, 2020 Rousseau, Burke and Wollstonecraft all saw how democracy would transform the family — including the royal family
Trump’s abrasive personality might help him win reelection — if voters feel it’s a dangerous world Michael Bang Petersen and Lasse Laustsen - January 10, 2020 Angry voters aren’t looking for someone they can have a beer with.
Russia wants more influence in Africa. It’s using disinformation to get there. Shelby Grossman - December 2, 2019 Facebook says the oligarch behind the Internet Research Agency is involved.
These 3 factors explain why the NBA and other companies struggle to push back against Chinese censorship Margaret Roberts and Jennifer Pan - October 16, 2019 But banning the NBA also poses a risk to Beijing.
Why do Facebook and Twitter’s anti-extremist guidelines allow right-wingers more freedom than Islamists? Anna Meier - July 31, 2019 Relying on governments to designate organizations as terrorists means “de-platforming” is always political.
‘Digital Democracy’ delivers a powerful read on politics and social media in Africa Kim Yi Dionne - July 19, 2019 The Internet makes it possible for citizens to react to unfolding events in real time.
Why Facebook is pushing Libra Ben Power - June 20, 2019 Facebook’s new digital currency comes with large risks.
Shut down social media if you don’t like terrorism? Joshua Tucker - April 23, 2019 Sri Lanka’s social media ban after the Easter bombings may have many unintended consequences.
Here are the hot new social media apps you don’t want to miss. Joshua Tucker - March 31, 2019 You missed TikTok? Never fear! What you really need are PayCoach, SchadenFeed and SlowGram.
The blockade of Qatar has made Qataris more supportive of free speech D. Martin - February 12, 2019 [caption id="attachment_83572" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A couple walk by the sea
Could anything – even Taylor Swift – boost the youth vote in 2018? Jan Leighley and Jonathan Nagler - October 18, 2018 Last week, with a post on Instagram, Taylor Swift urged young
China is weaponizing online distraction Henry Farrell - October 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78393" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A woman reacts to a Peppa
Russia is gearing up to misinform the U.S. public about Syria. Here’s our cheat sheet to identify Twitter trolls. Jack Nassetta and Ethan Fecht - September 17, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77838" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Graphics of Facebook pages created by
Who hates Star Wars for its newfound diversity? Here are the numbers. Bethany Lacina - September 6, 2018 America's most iconic movie franchise, Star Wars, has been denounced
Two Moscow teens were released from jail after thousands protested in the streets. Here are 5 things you need to know. Nicolè Ford - August 29, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77156" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters gather on a street in
So Dennis Rodman may be in Singapore for the summit. That’s not as strange as it sounds. Eric Grynaviski - June 9, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74316" align="aligncenter" width="960"] North Korean leader Kim Jong Un,
Why did Russian social media swarm the digital conversation about Catalan independence? Javier Lesaca - November 22, 2017 [caption id="attachment_66519" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Anti-secession demonstrators shout slogans and wave
Zimbabwe created a new ministry to monitor social media. But most Zimbabweans don’t want government monitoring. Kim Yi Dionne and Chipo Dendere - October 20, 2017 [caption id="attachment_65161" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Pastor Evan Mawarire, a Zimbabwean activist,
On Instagram, Louise Linton tried to shame her ‘adorable’ critics. Here’s what Rousseau would say about her Marie Antoinette moment. David Lay Williams - August 25, 2017 Upon disembarking a government plane in Kentucky this week, Louise
Iranian President Rouhani won reelection. Here’s how reformists got him there. Ali Kadivar - May 23, 2017 [caption id="attachment_58718" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
More and more people get their news via social media. Is that good or bad? Kevin Curry - September 30, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46991" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton checks
How Iranians’ use of an app is changing politics and civil society Shervin Malekzadeh - April 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39706" align="aligncenter" width="908"] An Iranian woman takes pictures with
How women, the Green Movement and an app shaped Iran’s elections Narges Bajoghli - March 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36611" align="aligncenter" width="908"] An Iranian voter shows her hand
Can we prevent terrorism by checking immigrants’ social media accounts? No. Zachary Steinert-Threlkeld and Jesse Driscoll - December 29, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33983" align="aligncenter" width="908"] This July 27, 2014 photo shows
Thousands of students marched on South Africa’s parliament Wednesday. Here’s how you can learn more. Kim Yi Dionne - October 21, 2015 Thousands of student protesters from multiple universities marched on the
Aaron Schock’s downfall tells us we need to look at political spending as well as giving Mark Schmitt - March 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22925" align="alignnone" width="620"] Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) speaks to reporters
Aaron Schock's downfall tells us we need to look at political spending as well as giving Henry Farrell - March 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22925" align="alignnone" width="620"] Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) speaks to reporters
When Internet access becomes a weapon Anita Gohdes - February 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21649" align="aligncenter" width="936"] Credit: REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi[/caption] Editor's note:
Deradicalization revisited Omar Ashour - February 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21457" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Religious, political and law enforcement leaders
What the protests mean for the future of a democratic Hong Kong Jessica Chen Weiss - September 30, 2014 Hong Kong has been rocked by street protests that may
How people in northeast Nigeria protect themselves Laura Seay - May 15, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606"] Borno state Gov. Kashim Shettima speaks
Does slacktivism work? Laura Seay - March 12, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special="No Licensing in Germany, Austria and