Disruption Timeline

  • Hong Kong Protests (2019)

    Hong Kong Protests (2019)
    Tactics Using Social Media included coordinating protests, sharing live updates, spreading awareness globally, and mobilizing supporters.
  • George Floyd Protests (2020)

    George Floyd Protests (2020)
    Tactics Using Social Media included Hashtag campaigns (#BlackLivesMatter), live streaming protests, sharing videos of police brutality, organizing events, and spreading information about protests.
  • Capitol Riot (2021)

    Capitol Riot (2021)
    Primary Forms of Social Media Used: Parler, Twitter, Facebook
    Tactics Using Social Media: Organizing the event, spreading conspiracy theories, live streaming the riot, and coordinating actions.
  • #MeToo Movement (2017-2021)

    #MeToo Movement (2017-2021)
    Primary Forms of Social Media Used: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
    Tactics Using Social Media: Sharing personal stories of sexual harassment and assault, using the hashtag #MeToo, raising awareness, and supporting victims.
  • COVID-19 Misinformation (2020-2021)

    COVID-19 Misinformation (2020-2021)
    Tactics Using Social Media: Spreading false information about the virus, vaccines, and treatments, as well as organizing anti-lockdown protests.
    Primary Forms of Social Media Used: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube