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Social media has reshaped how activism and politics start and spread. Hashtags can evolve into global conversations that influence culture and policy. These posts are not just passing trends. They represent collective voices demanding accountability and meaningful change. Social media also forces traditional media to cover issues that may otherwise be ignored or minimized. In today’s society, social media activism feels natural because it takes place on the same platforms where people already communicate and organize. Movements happen in real time through livestreams, personal narratives, and circulating hashtags that make them visible to millions of people, in ways traditional media could not. While there are concerns about whether online activism is effective in the long term or if it can sometimes become performative, it has clearly proven its ability to amplify voices and spark action. Social media plays a major role in politics and activism because it allows people to share their voices and pushes social movements forward.

This chart shows that almost half of U.S. social media users engaged in some form of political activity online in the past year. It shows how social media is one of the main places where political activism takes place.

Ben & Jerry’s has always been vocal about social issues online, but this article shows how activism on social media can have consequences. The company is accusing its parent, Unilever, of forcing out its CEO because of social media posts tied to activism.

The #MeToo movement began online but evolved into a worldwide call to change, making conversations about harassment impossible to ignore.