Our data lab team was hard at work this semester creating interactive graphics to complement stories focused on everything from politics to sports to economics. Check out some of their best work from this semester.
These post-election tweets are giving us life
Americans—and Twitter users—are handling the results of Tuesday’s election in different ways. Some are using the platform to spreading message of hope, solidarity and humor.
Female politicians face more gendered criticism on social media than men
Gender issues in politics have come to the forefront in the current election cycle. These issues have made their way into social media conversations, where female politicians often receive more gendered criticism when compared to their male counterparts.
Competing hashtags #WomenWhoVoteTrump, #GOPHandsOffMe spark Twitter debate
Social media users respond to two juxtaposed trending hashtags regarding women’s issues, #WomenWhoVoteTrump and #GOPHandsOffMe.
Twitter Erupts Over #Repealthe19th Trending Hashtag
#Repealthe19th took over Twitter when maps showing what the election results would look like if only men voted versus if only women voted hit social media.
Minority, working class issues dominate debate night Twitter conversation
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