Heightened use of social media during the coronavirus pandemic brought with it an unprecedented surge in the spread of misinformation.
Tag: Political Engagement
Divisive Dialogue: Why Do We Engage in Virtual Political Talk?
There’s a saying that true friendships stand the test of time. But does that apply to Facebook friendships that are tested by differing longtime political beliefs? As we approach a contentious Election Day 2020 that mirrors or perhaps even ups the ante on the divisiveness of the 2016 cycle, we turned to UNLV communication studies assistant professor Natalie Pennington.