In the social media arena, candidates and voters engage in real-time debates, raise awareness for causes and rally support. But as its role in politics continues to grow, so do questions about its influence. On this edition of “Behind the Blue,” Maggie Macdonald, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Annelise Russell, Ph.D., associate professor in the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, explore the impact of the stories lighting up our feeds — and what they mean for the future of democracy.