Connecting Social Media to Politics
In today's digital age, social media significantly impacts political engagement, especially among youth, whose political participation is increasingly shaped by online interactions rather than traditional influences like family.
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Connecting Social Media
to Politics 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
