Category: Political
15
Oct
Careful Where You Click: Rage-Bait Headlines and the Business of Anger
by Mia
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Has a headline ever shocked you so much that you just had to click on it? Learning what rage bait is can help you avoid...
13
Oct
Dialogue to Discord: Social Media Influences Political Conflict
by Sophie
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Why do politics feel so much harsher online? Social media magnifies disagreements, turning ordinary debates into intense digital fights. Political disagreement today is louder and...
16
Apr
The Role of Anonymity in Civil Online Political Discourse
by Sarah Griffin Anderson
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As online political discussions become more prevalent, how does anonymity affect the way we communicate across the political spectrum? If you’ve ever read through the...
07
Dec
How Politeness Affects Engagement in Politics Online
by London Brimhall
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Impoliteness online may be affecting people’s willingness to participate in political conversations. An age-old saying advises against talking about politics, religion, and money in polite...
07
Dec
Disclaimer: Podcasts May Utilize Differing Language Based on Political Affiliation
by Marley Matthews
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Disclaimers are used to avoid assumptions being made about the speaker, especially in relation to the speaker’s beliefs or opinions. How does the use of...