Connecting Social Media to Politics

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Credibility

Political Advertising "The Problem with Political Advertising" -Halpern

What is true?

Mark Zuckerberg was called out for false ads by Alexandria Cortez

False political advertising

"The Golden Age of Free Speech" -Tufekci

Everyone can share their opinion online

Your credibility?

Is your content getting attention?

Today's Youth

"The Networked Young Citizen" -Loader

Youth have a different form of participation politically

Youth identify is now based more on social media influence than parental influence

Connectivity

Financial Disadvantage "A Quarter of the Nation is Without Broadband"-Karl

Many class students are at a disadvantage

Not just geography depends, but income

Geographical influence on Connectivity "Digital Divide is Wider Than we Think"-Steve

Access is less than FCC says

based on geography

Some locations like Ferry County WA don't have good connection

Influence

"The Political Power of Social Media" -Shirky

Social media has become a fact of life, more people have a voice

Social Media can bring people together to rally or take a stand