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    NYU Launches Center for Social Media and Politics

    NYU has established the Center for Social Media and Politics, which will examine the production, flow, and impact of social media content in the political sphere, as well as support research that uses social media data to study politics.

    October 10, 2019

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    Why Tyrants and Despots Love Social Media

    Although social media may have given dissidents a temporary advantage over repressive governments, now that Twitter is a mature platform, repressive regimes can and do use social media to solidify their grip on power.

    July 24, 2015

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    Tweeting Tragedy: From Prayer to Politics

    Initial emotional responses on Twitter gave way to a call for more political responses in the wake of Newtown massacre.

    December 12, 2012