Media
Deplatforming “the people”: media populism, racial capitalism, and the regulation of online reactionary networks
May 4, 2026This essay contributes to a materialist theory of media populism by criticizing America First, an influential U.S. American reactionary live-stream hosted by Nicholas J. Fuentes, and its Groyper fans. Fuentes has expanded his online presence despite the deplatforming, or administrative suspension, of his social media accounts on account of his antisemitic, antiblack, and sexist hate ...
Amplifying the Voice of Terror: A New Ethics for Terrorism Reporting by Media?
August 5, 2024VOX-Pol Blog Post. ...
How Far-Right Online Spaces Use Mainstream Media To Spread Their Ideology
July 25, 2024VOX-Pol Blog post. ...
Bad news travels fast: the co-optation of mainstream media to promote radical and extremist ideologies online
July 23, 2024VOX-Pol Blog post. ...
Propaganda and Radicalization: The Case of Daesh in Iran
September 18, 2023The process of becoming radicalized and joining extremist groups like Daesh, in countries with a Shi’a majority, such as Iran, is a controversial topic that has not received sufficient attention in the literature. This study examines Daesh’s media content in Farsi and seeks to provide an analysis of Daesh’s main messages, which have the primary ...
Censoring Extremism: Influence of Online Restriction on Official Media Products of ISIS
September 18, 2023Recognizing that militant, non-state groups utilize social media and online platforms to reach members, sympathizers, and potential recruits, state agencies and social media corporations now increasingly regulate access to accounts affiliated with such groups. Scholars examining deplatforming efforts have, to date, focused on the extent of audience loss after account restrictions and the identification of ...