MCO428/528: DigMed & Freedom Expr 21st Cnt 2026 Spring A

January 6 was an event that opened our eyes to a tough truth about American democracy: the online world is not just a space for chatting, social discourse, and sharing images; it has become a powerful force capable of shaping political reality. For years, social media platforms amplified misinformation, conspiracy theories, and political extremism, often

Module 5: Blog Post No. 4 How Has the Internet Changed Freedom of Expression? Freedom of expression has long been central to American democratic life, but the internet has fundamentally transformed how that freedom operates in practice. Gatekeepers such as newspapers, television networks, and radio broadcasters largely controlled access to mass expression before the advent

Free Expression, Cultural Voice, and the Struggle to Be Heard The societal value of free expression is so fundamental that even ancient civilizations understood its importance. Long before social media platforms or digital networks, thinkers in ancient Greece debated the meaning and purpose of speech, distinguishing between isegoria, the equal right to speak in public,

7:30–8:00 a.m.: Twitter (X) and ThreadsMy day started on social media, scrolling through headlines about the death of commentator Charlie Kirk and the tragic stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee. Normally, I keep quiet, but I engaged more than usual, especially on Threads. On Twitter, I use an anonymous account with no real name, photo, or

I am well aware that I spend an abundant amount of time using media in just about every aspect of my life, but after doing this assignment, it really opened my eyes to how much I use it and how much I actually depend on media just to get through my day. 06:30 AM –