Broad topics we might want to look at

I agree with you, Ryan. I think it's important to find out whether an increase in the use of social media sites lead to an increase in political activism, but I think it's even more important to determine exactly what types of social media are most effective in bringing about political activism. I don't think we should equate all types of social media as being equal. For example, 'liking' a facebook page or retweeting may be called 'slactivism' and not activism. We should determine A) who uses social media and B) what types of social media are most effective in creating political activism and participation.