In an expanding media verse that is increasingly intertwined with the world of politics, this special issue is seeking to explore the ramifications and broader impacts of new media practices in the... Show moreIn an expanding media verse that is increasingly intertwined with the world of politics, this special issue is seeking to explore the ramifications and broader impacts of new media practices in the political realm, while the existence and operation of a broad range of social media outlets has, itself, become highly politicized in recent years. Show less