Why do Americans have such animosity for people who identify with the opposing political
party? Jaime E. Settle argues that in the context of increasing partisan polarization among …

Left-leaning political parties play an important role as representatives of the poor and
disempowered. They once did so by promising protections from the forces of capital and the …

The use of social media for sharing political information and the status of news as an
essential raw material for good citizenship are both generating increasing public concern …

Journalistic judgment is both a central and fraught function of journalism. The privileging of
objectivity norms and the externalization of newsworthiness in discourses about journalism …

Digital and social media are increasingly integrated into the dynamics of protest movements
around the world. They strengthen the mobilization power of movements, extend movement …

As a news event, the Boston Marathon bombings in April 2013 showed that a great deal of
what is called “breaking news” is in the process of moving to social media platforms. It was …

Messaging apps and Facebook groups are increasingly significant in everyday life, shaping
not only interpersonal communication but also how people orient themselves to public life …

In contemporary high-choice media environments, people increasingly mix and combine
their use of various news media into personal news repertoires. Despite this, there is still …

Civic life today is mediated. Communities small and large are now using connective
platforms to share information, engage in local issues, facilitate vibrant debate, and …

Digitalization is transforming the face of political participation. Citizens increasingly engage
in politics in new and creative forms online. The concept of digital citizenship has the …