Sierra Leone: Social Media-New Power of Political Influence

Angelena Iglesia

Social Media’s negative impact on political process isn’t just a matter of their content – which includes intentional misinformation and hate speeches directed toward certain groups. They have turned into a mechanism for political indoctrination, suggesting through sheer repetition that a certain cabal is threatening to take over the “World”. […]

Political Strategists Detail Impact Of Pres. Trump’s Positive Coronavirus Test On Presidential Race In Western Pennsylvania

Angelena Iglesia

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — How will President Donald Trump’s diagnosis of coronavirus impact the race for the presidency, especially here in western Pennsylvania? Two local political strategists offered their insights to KDKA political editor Jon Delano on Friday. A presidential election is well underway with voters voting right now. “Obviously, […]

Political interference singled out as major obstacle in anti-corruption reform efforts during previous BN administration, World Bank reports

Angelena Iglesia

© Provided by Malay Mail A World Bank report says political interference is one of the major impediments of past governance and anti-corruption reform efforts in Malaysia during the previous BN administration. — Picture by Hari Anggara KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Political interference has been singled out as one […]

Facebook to ban new political ads week before Election Day

Angelena Iglesia

Facebook is banning all new political advertisements during the one-week period before the general election with the hopes of limiting misinformation on its platform, the company announced Thursday. © Erin Scott/Reuters FILE Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, U.S., October […]