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Family, Politics, and Social Media.

I try not to discuss politics with my family on social media, but broke that rule recently when my uncle posted this on Facebook: “I have a question, friends. My daughter wants to participate in the school walk … but […]

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Get Out Da Way: Celebrity #Wokeness in the Age of Trump

We have always known that celebrities have symbolic power. They influence how we spend our money, what goods we consume, and what cultural products are worth investing in. They also crucially impact how their fans or followers react to politics. […]

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The Growing Politicization of Media

While recent media attention has focused on the dangers facing journalists today, as well as trends toward polarization of media, comparatively little has been written about the politicization of media. On display in coverage of the conflicts in Syria, Ukraine […]

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Live from the 2014 Social Good Summit

The New Context is live today from the Mashable Social Good Summit. The event kicks off at 11:45AM with UN Secretary Ban Ki Moon. Watch the livestream and Follow @thenewcontext on Twitter for the latest updates. The full agenda is below: […]