A combination of young K-pop fans and TikTok users say they caused Republicans to grossly overestimate the number of people expected to turn up to a Trump rally in Tulsa – highlighting another example of how they’re using social media to participate in activism and have their voices heard.

Boomers may have grown up alongside the hippie movement, but Gen Yers and Zers seem decidedly opposed to their contemporary social and political views. Are older Americans as conservative and self-serving as the ‘OK Boomer’ insult makes them seem? Or are they still keen activists?

As the 2020 protests over police brutality in the US continue, an iPhone shortcut that enables people to record their interactions with police is becoming popular. The 'I’m being pulled over' shortcut aims to empower people in the demand for transparency from law enforcement.

The death of George Floyd and ensuing protests saw companies worldwide attempt to address systemic racism in their messaging – though many faced a tide of consumer cynicism. Semiotics expert Chris Arning explains how brands can meaningfully show their commitment to anti-racist action.