GIRLS IN POLITICS

Nancy Pelosi is an American politician who served as the 52nd speaker of the House of Representatives. She has made an impressive social media impact throughout her years in office. She uses her platforms to call out other political leaders and shine light on issues we might not see trending in the media. Pelosi uses platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter) to share news, updates, and announcements about her work in Congress. On X she interacts directly with constituents, answering questions, addressing concerns, and soliciting feedback involving the Democratic Party.  Pelosi effectively uses social media to respond to critics, debunk misinformation, and defend her positions on various issues. She spoke out on the misinformation that was spread during Covid-19 stating "know your power" in regards to platforms allowing life-threatening misinformation about Covid-19. She called out Facebook over a similar matter referring to them as a "shameful company".  With ove...

In the age of social media dominance, politicians are finding new and innovative ways to connect with their constituents. One such trailblazer is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman ever to serve in the United States Congress. As we discussed in class in "Discussion #11: Campaigns and Elections: The "paid" media". She is known for her savvy use of social media, Ocasio-Cortez has redefined political communication, leveraging platforms like Twitter and Instagram to engage with millions of followers and shape public discourse.  Her rise to prominence was swift, fueled by a grassroots campaign and a powerful social media presence. With over 15 million followers across Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms, Ocasio-Cortez has harnessed the power of social media to amplify her message and connect with a diverse audience. Through candid Instagram stories, live Q&A sessions, and Twitter threads, she offers a behind-the-scenes look at life in Congress and provi...

 Svitlana Zalishchuks was a former politician and now an activist in the Ukrainian Parliament. She had many people voting for her in her re-election but she ultimately lost. She faced, to much dismay, with an array of harassment and bullying while in office. Horrendous lies were clouded around her during this time when all you would see when you searched her name were lies that tainted her image. In order to overcome this she had to reclaim her image and reveal the proof of lies that were overcasting her political accomplishments. She overcame her negative social media image by actively engaging with her audience, addressing their concerns, and sharing authentic and positive content. She focused on building trust through transparency, honesty, and by demonstrating her dedication to serving her constituents and community.  Svitlana Zalishchuk is quite active on social media, typically posting several times a week to keep her audience engaged and informed. 

 Stacy Abrams made a great impact on the state of Georgia, especially for minorities and Gen-Z. In 2018 she had ran for governor for the first time after being on the House of representatives in minority. She didn't succeed here. So, back in 2022 she used her platform on social media to grow an exceeding large platform. She had paid to run over millions of dollars in ads to try to get a lead in the race. Although, it worked in the beginning she didn't end up winning the election. This being her second election she lost in a row.  She helped turn the state blue as she was a running mate with now President Joe Biden. So now when you search her name you don't see as nearly as many compliments as you should pertaining to her amazing use of media prescinds. Abrams wielded social media prowess, leveraging platforms like TikTok, creating viral challenges to amplify her message. One that was extremely popular was a challenge with a Monica sound. She even went as far as adding adver...

 Nikki Haley has been making her rounds around social media because she has been getting "Trolled" by Donald Trump- one of the mates she is competing against in this years election. He has been making repeatedly posts about her and ugly, nasty things at that. This just shows have women have to work just twice has hard for even an once of respect. He constantly mocks her name, creates rumors and spreads misinformation regarding her.  \

 In honor of "Black History Month" coming to a close this post is to shed light onto an amazing woman who not only opened doors for black women and women of color in the White House, but she also helped women in media make a difference. Alice Dunnigan had showed up to the White House when President Harry S. Truman was in office and made her bright entrance for press conferences during this time, being the first black women to do so. To this day that room still stands fighting sexist racism and taking journalism by storm!