I am an active user of several different social media platforms. Across all platforms, it is common to witness disastrous oversharing (I do NOT need to know the texture of your one month old’s fecal matter), pointless chain letters, and self-promotion. While I keep the deeply personal parts of my life off of social media, I do write or share a significant amount of political or social justice related pieces. People who share their opinions on these matters are often criticized for being “slacktivists” or “keyboard warriors.”
“All you’re doing is sitting behind a computer. What are you actually doing to help?” Continue reading “Social Media Activism Can Be Good”