Social Media, Comparison, and Women are on the Front Lines
Endless scrolling. Filtered perfection. Constant comparison. This isn’t just social media – it’s a battlefield. And women are on the…
Chronically Online: Rewriting Rules of Social Interaction
Have you ever ghosted someone online? If so, have you ever considered why, or asked yourself: would you do that…
I’m an Amazon Influencer and I’M NOT PROUD OF IT!
Influencer culture has taken over how we share knowledge, sell products, and shape public opinion. But at what cost? “I…
The Meme Method: A New Era for Media Literacy Education
I love memes and so should you! The term “meme” was coined by Richard Dawkins in The Selfish Gene (1976) to describe…
Media Literacy & Trump’s ‘Activist Judge’ Narrative
When Donald Trump and his allies label judges as “activist judge,” they are not merely engaging in political theater. They…
The Evolution of Influencers and Their Impact on Politics
We once had Jesus, then John Wayne, and now we have the influencer. One was a religious figure, another an…
The Bongino Effect: Right Wing Tactics and Influence
Have you ever sensed an inexplicable kinship with a voice emanating from your radio or screen, as though that distant…
Agenda-Setting Theory: Dehumanizing immigrants step-by-step
If I want to get you to do something horrible, do you think I am going to walk up to…
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Media Bias Resources for Smarter News Consumption
Media bias isn’t just accidental – it’s often strategic. In today’s online news…
