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Katherine Cross


June 11, 2024

Q&A: Why social media rarely leads to constructive political action

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But in her new book “Log Off: Why Posting and Politics (Almost) Never Mix,” Katherine Cross, a UW doctoral student in the Information School, argues that social media has limited political value.


October 24, 2023

How can social media be better? Four UW researchers compare strategies

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The turmoil at large tech platforms has many people reconsidering what they want out of social media. Four researchers at the University of Washington are exploring different approaches to improve people’s experiences.