Political Communication in the digital era.

Welcome to Politics and Social Media in the Election Year 2020! Political communication in the digital era has never been so important and arguably misunderstood. This blog will explore how social media is reshaping contemporary political narratives and political power. It will also examine ethical challenges including the abuses of power, disinformation and propaganda, effects on human rights, threats to the political process and making effective policies and laws to stop them. Understanding the ways political communication on social media and digital platforms can unite or divide us is key to to developing and perpetuating a strong democracy in the digital age.