Social media can draw attention to atrocities – a key factor in reducing risk of recurrence

Social media is often blamed for stoking violence. But it can play a positive role by drawing attention to atrocities – both ...
Psychology Today

Digital Activism: Social Movement on Social Media

Given how social media has been a part of most people’s everyday lives, it should not be surprising to us that social movement can be accomplished effectively online. In this post, my student, Sarah ...
San Mateo Daily Journal

Performative activism on social media cannot become normalized

Someone yelled out that conservative activist Charlie Kirk had been assassinated when I was in my digital photography class Sept. 10. Upon leaving class and during that evening, my Instagram was ...
The Daily Californian

At the crux of performative activism and silence

I spent the first 18 years of my life building up a facade. I grew up in India and, by high school, had crafted a particular image of myself. Even though I grew a lot during the pandemic, I hesitated ...
Seattle Times

Justice can’t be posted: Why social media activism has limits

After a long day, I instinctively open TikTok and Instagram to escape. On my feed, entertainment blends with political discussions, infographics and shared community resources. Gen Zers like myself ...
insider.si.edu

Indigenous peoples rise up the global ascendency of social media activism edited by Bronwyn Carlson and Jeff Berglund

Shifting Social Media and the Idle No More Movement / Alex Wilson Corals Zheng -- From #Mniwiconi to #StandwithStandingRock: How the #NODAPL Movement Disrupted Physical and Virtual Spaces and Brought ...
LancasterOnline

SDL responds to criticism over teacher's social media post following activist Charlie Kirk's death [update]

UPDATE: SDL increases police presence amid increased online attention over teacher's social media post A Lancaster County teacher’s post on social media about Wednesday’s fatal shooting of influential ...
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I am not depressed, says social media activist, fearing for life after Witness D’s assassination

A South African activist has raised urgent concerns after a high-profile development linked to a major corruption inquiry The incident has intensified national debate around witness safety and the ...