Center for Democracy & Technology 348d ago

Women of color candidates continue to be underrepresented in Congress while also facing significant challenges in running for office. One of these challenges includes the kinds of offensive and hateful speech they are subject to on social media platforms. In this research briefing we will share findings from a new study conducted by the Online Violence Against Women in Politics Working Group at the Ford Institute for Human Security at the University of Pittsburgh and the Center for Democracy & Technology. The analysis focuses on posts on X/Twitter targeting all candidates running for a Congressional seat in the 2024 U.S. elections, as well as Presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris. It builds on CDT's previous report, "An Unrepresentative Democracy: How Disinformation and Online Abuse Hinder Women of Color Political Candidates in the United States." Accessibility: If you have questions, concerns, or access needs, please contact events@cdt.org in advance of the event.