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#Me Too Movement
The #MeToo movement has been around for awhile, but it didn't get widespread attention until 2017. It was primarily taking place on Twitter. The hashtag was used millions of times. Although, it spread to different platforms, Twitter was the one that had the most content with that hashtag. The tactics that were used were protesting, and sharing personal stories on social media. -
Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality
On July 12, 2017, a number of groups and people rallied in support of net neutrality in the United States. Response to FCC's chairman's claims to end net neutrality. Thousands of websites covered this event and Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube held a lot of people protesting. People showed their great distaste over this by sharing their stories on why net neutrality should be kept and that all data on the internet stay the same. -
#BlackLivesMatter Movement and George Floyd Protests
This movement has been around for a while, but it got a surge of attention in 2020. The primary platforms used were Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram. Millions of people went to protest. The tactics of social media were using this hashtag, protesting, and sharing stories and pictures. -
January 6 US Capitol attack and Insurrection
Following Trump's defeat in the 2020 presidential election, a mob of his supporters attacked the Capitol Building. Facebook and Twitter served as places where people planned the attack. People used hashtags like #Stopthesteal. -
Protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Around the world, there were simultaneous protests against the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Support for Ukraine and its safety was spread over many social media sites including youtube, twitter, facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. Tactics of social media were putting sunflowers in your bio or username (national flower of Ukraine) or putting the flag in your bio or profile picture to show solidarity. Ukrainians also shared their stories.