Political science is the study of how individuals and institutions interact within an established framework. Social media gives citizens, activists, politicians, and individuals the ability to communicate, interact, and create aesthetics that express ideas, norms, and the self.

I’ve just finished a paper that explores the ways in which political candidates foster their online identities while on the campaign trail. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the ways in which social media, journalism, and politics interact.

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