Comedic Campaigns: The Effects of Social Media on Political Campaigns
Is social media detrimental or beneficial to political campaigns, or is it more nuanced than that? Many agree that social media has a significant impact on the world.
With global internet access, it's difficult to stay out of the loop. However, the unlimited access to information today is a relatively new phenomenon, especially in the context of the historical struggle for freedom of expression in the U.S.
Historically, certain groups, such as Black people, Indigenous people, and women, have had to fight for their rights, which are inextricably linked to America's conception.
Even today, some demographics, including those in U.S. territories and the incarcerated, lack full suffrage, according to a student spotlight article by Rackman Graduate School.
U.S. territories have no representation in the federal government.
Author's summary: Social media's impact on political campaigns is complex.
- Black people, Indigenous people, and women have historically fought for their rights.
- Some demographics, including those in U.S. territories and the incarcerated, lack full suffrage.