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What’s the Deal With All the Censorship on Instagram?

The platform and its parent company, Facebook, have come under fire after users reported the removal of posts regarding hot-button issues such as the Israel-Palestine conflict and COVID-19 misinformation.…

June 16, 2021

An illustration of the Instagram app in an article discussing Gen Zers use of social media. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

Why Does Gen Z Prefer Instagram Over Facebook?

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

As the usage of older apps is outpaced by that of their newer counterparts, young social media users are trying to forgo coveted aesthetics in favor of bringing about change.…

February 15, 2021

In an article about @soyouwanttotalkabout, an illustration by Daisy Daniel's of a phone with the words progressive politics on it

@Soyouwanttotalkabout Makes It Easy To Stay Politically Informed

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

This Instagram account has everything you need to know about current politics and social justice issues.…

September 26, 2020

Illustration by Sid Estelle of the #MeToo movement in 2020

Stories From Students Are Rejuvenating #MeToo on Instagram

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

Galvanized by the social media successes of Black Lives Matter, students have taken to the platform to breathe new life into the #MeToo movement after a standstill.…

July 15, 2020

Rachel Cargle Takes No Prisoners With Her Anti-Racism Education

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

The Black activist teaches aspiring allies the art of confrontation and the need to overcome comfort to achieve change.…

July 9, 2020

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