GIRLS IN POLITICS

Ayanna Pressley's is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district since 2019. Pressley regularly shares informative videos and pictures on her social media platforms to educate her followers about important political issues. She also uses her social media to advocate towards racial justice reform.  Pressley provides resources and tools to help her followers become more politically engaged, including voter registration information, guides on how to contact elected officials, and information about upcoming elections. For instance, she shared a voter registration link and encouraged her followers to make their voices heard in the upcoming election. For example, she frequently tweets about upcoming elections to help raise awareness to get into the polls. Like this Tweet!    If there is any need for additional proof that the tools of digital media can be used to influence her audience. Look no further than the ...

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.