It’s no secret that the NFL has had its fair share of controversies. With everything from the national anthem protests, to the CTE argument, Colin Kaepernick’s holdout, and Commissioner Goodell’s antics with Jerry Jones, the NFL encompasses much of the media’s daily coverage. Social media is rampant with comments relating to these controversies, but #TakeAKnee […]

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The Republican Party’s tax reform bill has been a subject of attention for the media and on social media for weeks, and the stakes are rising as GOP leaders try to push the bill through the Senate. Though the fate of the bill is unknown, one thing is for certain: Twitter users have a wide […]

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Gun legislation seems to be a major topic after every mass shooting in the United States. The conversation resurfaced after the Las Vegas and Texas attacks earlier this fall. The hashtag #GunControlNow started trending on Twitter. Many advocates for stronger gun control legislation used it to contribute their thoughts to the conversation. The hashtag seems […]

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I chose #NetNeutrality to analyze because the issue is so divisive in the country right now. Even though it’s been a week since Ajit Pai announced his proposal to do away with net neutrality, people are still arguing vehemently about it. The vast majority of popular and high engagement tweets are those coming from people […]

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During an event honoring the Native Americans that served our country, Donald Trump calls Elizabeth Warren, “Pocahontas.” Some found this to be a racial slur, others didn’t see the problem. His words were as follows: “You were here long before any of us were here, although we have a representative in Congress who they say […]

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#COLINKAEPERNICK Colin Kaepernick is a name that has sparked debates across the country. As his silent form of protest against the oppression of people of color and police brutality, the athlete started the #TakeAKnee movement during the National Anthem. He was quickly joined by other athletes in support of his protest, but also faced much […]

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