How Social Media Helps to Mobilize Movements A consequential role of the Legislative Branch is to check the power of the Executive Branch. So, when Congress allows a President to circumvent approved legislation, the foundational balance of power is fundamentally demolished. In other words, there’s never been a more important time in history to stand up for Democracy in America. With Constitutional freedoms in question almost daily, can social media activism help mobilize networks to fight for change? Activists are wise to leverage social media for one simple reason — it makes action easier. Not easy. Not simple. Just, easier. Importantly, activism …

How social media can help create positive change. Doom is synonymous with unavoidable ill fortune. As in, oh no, I didn’t start my homework until the last minute. I’m doomed. On social media, it’s called “doomscrolling” because, apparently, nothing good can be accomplished by compulsively scrolling through negative news or distressing content. Or can it?  We scroll to escape the present and, in doing so, often discover what’s trending. Activism doesn’t have time to wait until the 5 o’clock news. Social media provides real-time information on the issues of the day. It can supply all the inspiration needed to take action, oftentimes …