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Social media promotion of protests

The role of social media platforms in promoting protests, including the use of Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Bluesky, and Discord for organization and amplification

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Jan 18, 2026

What steps do platforms and mainstream outlets take to correct or label satire that is being shared as real news?

Platforms and mainstream outlets use a mix of labels, algorithmic demotion, third‑party fact‑checking, editorial corrections and public clarifications to address satire that circulates as literal news...

Jan 15, 2026

Does Facebook use its Algorithm to sway people's beliefs?

Facebook’s ranking systems demonstrably shape what billions of users see on their feeds and how they behave on the platform, but multiple large-scale studies found no detectable shift in users’ politi...