The big tech CEOs presenting in front of Congressional lawmakers seems to be a recurring event in recent years amid the rising roles of social media platforms in regulating the behavior of the masses. As CEOs of three influential tech companies virtually came in front of Congress to address the escalating violence perpetrated by the social … Read more
The introduction of the social media giants in the digital landscape of the world completely changed the media consumption patterns globally, forcing advertisers to flood more resources toward these online news outlets. In a bid to preserve the sanctity and the significance of the small news publishers and broadcasters, the Competition and Preservation Act was … Read more
The presence of the right-wing groups in US politics has also sparked the reaction of the left-wing groups. The most prominent among all of these left-wing organizations is Antifa, meaning Anti-Fascist. The organization is often seen face to face in conflict with the right-wing groups. The group came into the limelight lately after the Black … Read more
The involvement of the violent groups in the Capitol Hill attack is no longer secret. Just like QAnon and Proud Boys, Oath Keepers was one of the far-right militia involved in the Congressional attack. The Justice Department charged a score of these people, claiming that they were planning for months to stop Biden’s certification on … Read more
The opposition of Section 230, which gives social media companies immunity against legal charges for harmful content, has been escalated recently as the repercussions of the Capitol Hill attack continue to haunt United States democracy. Section 230 remains vulnerable to vocal attacks from President Biden but also from former President Donald Trump, who accused Big … Read more
The rise of right-wing populism in the United States became even more aggravated in the Trump era when radical groups like QAnon and Proud Boys were encouraged from the White House. While these groups, undoubtedly, raised concerns of the many watchdogs, a proper control on them still remains a pipe dream. The pinnacle of Trump’s … Read more
“Biden, Harris, and their socialist comrades will fundamentally change this nation.” (Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump Campaign Advisor) Accusing Democrats of socialism and the destruction of the American economy was one of the primary slogans of Republicans in the 2020 presidential elections. A number of times, Donald Trump warned that Joe Biden and the Democrats would … Read more
Using political ads to attract the attention of voters before the election is a well-established practice. On the one hand, advertisements are a proven method to win voters, yet on the other hand, negative political ads are detrimental to democracy. These ads manipulate voters for the wrong cause and can also result in the propagation … Read more
