Theme Panel: Political Communication in an Era of Polarization and Social Media

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Political Communication in an Era of Polarization and Social Media

Participants in this section will discuss the political messages that people receive during a time of partisan polarization, widespread social media use, and racial contentiousness. Participants will also discuss how Americans react to and process these messages.

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