Connecting Social Media
to Politics

"The Political Power of Social Media" -Shirky

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

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

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

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

based on geography

Access is less than FCC says

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

Not just geography depends, but income

Many class students are at a disadvantage

"The Networked Young Citizen"
-Loader

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

Youth have a different form
of participation politically

"The Golden Age of Free Speech"
-Tufekci

Is your content getting
attention?

Your credibility?

Everyone can share their
opinion online

Political Advertising
"The Problem with Political Advertising"
-Halpern

False political advertising

Mark Zuckerberg was called out for
false ads by Alexandria Cortez

What is true?