Caitlín Otway breaks down the reasons behind the success of many far-right figures on TikTok and argues that progressive politicians should use the platform to their own advantage. For years, many of us working within progressive movements saw TikTok as culturally influential but politically secondary. It shaped trends, produced viral absurdities and occasionally embarrassed a candidate. It wasn’t a place where long-term political reputations were built. But that opinion now

For progressive politicians, opting out of TikTok means giving up before you've even begun. Digital political strategic Raul Jurca warns that progressive political actors dismissing TikTok is a dangerous mistake that amounts to leaving the playing field wide open to be dominated by political opponents.

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, TikTok has emerged as one of the most influential platforms shaping public opinion. With over a billion active users globally, it's not just for teens showing off dance moves—it's a powerful channel to connect with voters, especially younger, politically-engaged audiences.

The death of the follower: progressive organizing in the age of algorithmic discovery