For more than a decade, Texas State Representative Gene Wu has been using Reddit to better understand how politics works. During this time, he has seen a wide range of topics discussed, from gun laws to international politics. As he watched, he realized that Reddit was becoming a powerful tool for understanding the political process and influencing decision-making.
After a Decade of Tracking Politicians' Deleted Tweets, Politwoops Is No More. Whether officials were deleting an embarrassing post or just trying to cover up something, Politwoops was the go-to resource for finding out what the politicians had said and deleted. With the closure of the service, Reddit has become an invaluable resource for understanding the political process and its impact on the public.
In the subreddit that this article focuses on, a recurrent theme is white privilege. This meme, originated on 4chan's politics board titled "White Privilege is a Myth," has been making the rounds for years. It's a reminder that even in a progressive society, there are still societal issues that need to be addressed. Reddit provides a platform for people to discuss this issue and how to best address it.