Chapter 17
Ten Ways to Be Politically Active on Facebook
IN THIS CHAPTER
Using the Voting Information Center
Engaging with your local representatives
Checking your sources
In today’s charged political climate, it’s inevitable that you’ll come across political content on Facebook, whether from strangers or friends. You don’t need to engage with this content; you can simply ignore it or adjust your News Feed settings to see less of it. However, if you want to exercise your political muscles, Facebook offers many ways to get involved, from understanding your voting rights to sending your local representative a message. In this chapter, we go over some ways you can be politically active on Facebook and provide recommendations for avoiding conflict with those who hold different views.
Familiarize Yourself with the Voting Information Center
From the left sidebar of the Home page, navigate to the Voting Information Center to see the latest news about federal, state, and local elections. Figure 17-1 shows you what this page looked like on Election Day. On the right side of the page are election posts with tailored information for you, such as the dates for any special elections in your ...
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