How the internet era is changing politicians and political aficionados alike.

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Online political debates are often characterized by sharp divisions, personal attacks and a low level of information. But a new study from the University of Copenhagen and King's College London shows ...

Why is online political culture so distorted and awful? Sociologist explains why — and how to fix it Duke professor Chris Bail says social media is a "distorting prism," not an echo chamber ...

Both online and offline, political activism is highly connected to income and education. Those with higher levels of income are more likely to use the Internet and to have high-speed access at home.

Which influencers are actually influencing? A survey of the field turns up everyone from people focused on specific state legislatures to Elon Musk.

Online citizens So, now that people have more access to the political process, they can make better decisions about who represents them, right? Well, not necessarily, says Trinity University's ...

Helping kids understand and engage in politics online makes them more likely to keep doing it. But is that a good thing?

Ever since internet use became a notable part of political media in the late 1990s, there have been intense debates about the impact of the internet on politics. For the first time in our ...

Traditional offline political participation has long been the domain of certain groups: in particular, those with high levels of income and education. As opportunities for political activity have ...