The Role of Social Media in Politics

The Role of Social Media in Politics

With the 2018 midterm elections right around the corner, users of social media should expect to see even more political coverage every time they log into their accounts. The use of Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube have revolutionized the way that campaigns are...
Dangerous Gossip: Political Leaks In D.C.

Dangerous Gossip: Political Leaks In D.C.

Let’s be honest – we all love a juicy secret. Sure, we might say that we don’t want to dive into someone else’s scandals or take part in gossipy drama, but that isn’t really true. Keeping a scandal quiet is like holding an unlit firework...
What Does Facebook Really Know About You?

What Does Facebook Really Know About You?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or in the middle of a WiFi-free zone for the past month, you’ve probably heard of Cambridge Analytica. Not all that long ago, the consulting firm was unceremoniously kicked into disgrace on charges of blackmail,...
Can Off-the-Clock Activism Get You Fired?

Can Off-the-Clock Activism Get You Fired?

Freedom of speech. It’s one of our foundational rights; the central tenet around which our great nation was built. It’s celebrated during political rallies, expounded during protests, and held up in skirmishes on social media. In every case, variations on...
Have We Lost Hope (Hicks)?

Have We Lost Hope (Hicks)?

Who the heck is Hope Hicks? Before last month, I’d never heard of her – and by all rights, I had no reason to. Despite being one of the most-trusted voices in Trump’s inner circle, the 29-year-old communications advisor has by and large flown under...