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#lovewins
One of the bigger protests on social media was the fight for equal marriage rights. Many people used social media as a platform to express support for this law to be passed in the Supreme Court. -
#sayhername
sayhername was started to raise awareness for black female victims of police brutality and anti-black violence in the US. This hashtag allowed individuals to tell their personal stories online. -
March for Science
This was an event that occurred because of online skepticism about Trump's view on climate change. The event was a gathering of the social media users and famous scientists who wanted to fight for protecting science and raising awareness for climate change. -
Facebook/ Cambridge Analytica Debate
Facebook sells information about users to advertising businesses. This has caused debate about whether or not a social media site can sell information shared on the site to a third party. This is important because Facebook not only owns Facebook, but also other social media sites such as Instagram. -
Rise in Metro Fares: Chile
Chile experienced a rise in the metro fares. it was not surprising considering their government, but certain people took to social media and started a rebellion. Many were affected as many took to the streets to protest after what they saw others do on social media. Social media started the flame that would cause chaos and rebellion in Chile.
