Imagine a world where politicians, like the rest of us, had to stick to what they said or face the consequences. It’s similar to how if we promise to bring food to the party and forget to, we can’t live it down for the next few months. What if a broken campaign promise came with […]
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The Optics of Progress: When Diversity Becomes a Campaign Strategy
When political parties champion a diverse slate of candidates or appoint individuals from marginalized communities to high-profile positions, it is often heralded as a sign of progress. These moments are shared across social media and celebrated in press releases as historic victories. But a closer look at this strategy reveals a troubling trend: the tokenization […]
Kamala Harris to Release “107 Days,” a Memoir of the Shortest Campaign in Modern History
Kamala Harris announced today she will release a book titled, “107 Days,” detailing her journey as a presidential candidate in the 2024 election. The announcement comes just one day after she published a statement saying she will not run for governor of California, which is a move many view as an opening for a potential […]
Can Election Integrity Survive the Technology Revolution?
Social media has become the battleground for elections. Candidates are guests on popular podcasts, campaign teams are utilizing trends for exposure and politicians are able to get their message out faster than ever. Feeds have the ability to shape opinion, and, ultimately, dictate who gets elected into power. And politicians are aware. One problem that […]
Russian propagandists use American celebrities as props for their misinformation campaign
Starting in July of 2023, pro-Russia social media channels, such as Cameo, were found spreading and sending misleading videos of American celebrities. These videos are said to be “deceptively edited to push anti-Ukraine propaganda” specifically attacking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Cameo is a social media platform where fans can request personalized video content or live […]
