Source: “The Temptation of Christ” (Public Domain, Artist Unknown), meme created by Megha Arora . Politics often seems like cheerleading. The metaphor is apt, for cheerleading is about signaling and ...

In one week, American voters will “Pokemon Go to the polls.” From coconut trees accompanied by “Von Dutch” to Donald Trump’s recent stint as a McDonald’s worker, in the past decade, political memes ...

Even if you didn't watch any of the three presidential debates, chances are you're familiar with Big Bird, binders and bayonets. The words were barely out the candidates' mouths before Internet memes ...

Some people might need more than one axis on which to plot their political support, as politics comes down to more than just “right” and “left.” That’s where the political compass comes in. Those ...

House Bill 366 requires certain groups of people, including officeholders, candidates and political committees, to disclose if their political advertising content includes "appearance, speech, or ...

RETRO REPORT: Online memes are influencing politics, sometimes fueling misinformation and shaping what young people learn. Political memes have become a driving force in American public life. In this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. Memes are so intertwined with social media that it is hard to ...

The Texas House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at criminalizing political memes. The bill, HB 366, would imprison offenders for a minimum of one year if the meme does not have a government ...

House Bill 366 requires certain groups of people, including officeholders, candidates and political committees, to disclose if their political advertising content includes "appearance, speech, or ...