It seems to me that social media is now the "go to" outlet for any political activism. There are millions of people who are on social media today. Our social media serves as our voice and has a strong impact on how we communicate our message out to people. Even today when we watch the news, we are constantly seeing twitter, Facebook, and other social media names for the network or news reporter. These outlets want us to follow on social media because they know that the majority of their viewers are highly active on social media. In this article it talks a lot about some social media failures and tactics that are used today. I like how the article highlighted the good and the bad. One thing I do know is that the message was clear. Social media is on the rise and is taking leadership in our political communication outlets. I personally like that social media is being used so actively because it shows that more people are being reached and we are able to get more active members with political activism. I have listed the link to the article below, let me know what you think!
link: http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/67038/clay-shirky/the-political-power-of-social-media
I agree, social media is becoming the new "go to" source to get information. Social media is the new norm because it is easily accessible. Many people use social media and it is a great way to reach people but there are cons. Great Post!
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