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Gay Marriage Law
In 2015, a law was passed nation wide that allowed gay marriage in all states. This topic had been present on social media for years prior, but of course blew up when people's wishes became reality. All social media platforms blew up with inspiring photos and stories of the ways this changed their lives. -
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Ocean Pollution Awareness
Since around the year 2017, social media has been used to create awareness for ocean pollution. A specific example of this is a video going viral of a straw being pulled from the nostril of a sea turtle. Ocean pollution is a large topic on most social media platforms in the form of photos, videos, and shocking statistics. -
Backlash Against Trump's Wall
When Trump proposed building a wall in 2019, social media came back in outrage. Angry tweets were shared, as well as touching photos of immigrants hoping for life in America. -
Kavanaugh & Ford Controversy
The case and controversy of Kavanaugh vs. Ford in 2019 gained a lot of traction in 2019. Individuals shared their opinions on social media such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. This also brought up the subject of feminism amongst social media. -
Coronavirus scare
The Coronavirus is the most talked about thing on social media at the moment. People are turning to social media to find information and share information on the subject. Both informative and joking content has been shared.
