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Black Lives Matter Movement
Year: 2013-present Conflict Name: Black Lives Matter Movement Social Media Used: Twitter, Instagram Tactics: Hashtags (#BlackLivesMatter), viral videos, and live-streaming of protests brought attention to issues of racial injustice and police brutality. -
Cancel Culture
Year: 2018-present Conflict Name: Cancel Culture Social Media Used: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Tactics: Social media users called for boycotts or public shaming of celebrities, brands, or public figures accused of offensive behavior or problematic past actions, causing reputational damage. -
COVID-19 Pandemic Misinformation
Year: 2020-2021 Conflict Name: COVID-19 Pandemic Misinformation Social Media Used: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Tactics: Spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories related to COVID-19 vaccines and public health measures, impacting public trust and behavior. -
2020 United States Presidential Election
Year: 2020 Conflict Name: 2020 US Presidential Election Social Media Used: Twitter, Facebook, TikTok Tactics: Political campaigns used social media extensively for fundraising, voter engagement, and spreading political -
January 6th Capitol Riot
Year: 2021 Conflict Name: January 6th Capitol Riot Social Media Used: Twitter, Facebook, Parler, YouTube Tactics: Social media was used to spread misinformation about the 2020 U.S. election results, organize the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and amplify extremist content.