Taylor Swift’s foray into political activism on Instagram inspires question on high school AP exam

Taylor Swift dipped her foot into political activism, via social media, when she lobbied young people to vote in the 2018 midterm elections. And now, some two-and-a-half-years later, the pop superstar’s lengthy Instagram post has inspired a Taylor Swift-related question on a test given to high school students across the US. That question appeared on the … Read more

Narcissists are more likely to get involved with political activities, study reveals

Narcissists are more likely to be politically active, according to a new research. Researchers found individuals who displayed classic narcissistic traits – like selfishness, entitlement and a need for admiration – were more likely to sign petitions, reach out to elected officials and vote in midterm elections. People who were self-sufficient, however, were less likely … Read more

More than 400,000 Americans registered to vote using Snapchat for the US presidential election

More than 400,000 people have already registered to vote on Snapchat. Of them, 57 percent were between the ages of 18 and 24, a demographic notoriously underrepresented at the voting booth. The platform is expected to up its efforts in the weeks before the election, launching high-profile PSAs starring Snoop Dogg, Arnold Schwarzenegger and former … Read more