Meta is dropping real fact-checking for community reporting bc of alleged anti-conservative bias; But we find Dems are more likely to report nasty content, which might lead to actual anti-conserv. bias. Full article with @meredithconroy.bsky.social @jkwagner.bsky.social here: tinyurl.com/57j8n3st

Gen Z Voted at a Higher Rate in 2022 than Previous Generations in their First Midterm Election Author: Alberto Medina Contributors: Katie Hilton, Sara Suzuki

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And the influx of Gen Z, who had the highest turnout across generations in their first midterm election

How Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris could change the election end game Taylor Swift’s fans largely lean Democratic, but her support of Kamala Harris could boost engagement.

I wrote about the Swift endorsement, with a political science/communication angle. How does her endorsement matter? And how do celebrity endorsements in 2024 differ from the past? Special thanks to @jessfeez.bsky.social for speaking with me about this!

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We ride at dawn!

Teaching natural experiments tomorrow 💛

Did you see the recent crazy in NM on the Gov’s order and law enforcement refusing to enforce it? Also maybe unconstitutional, but I thought of you two!