The article “Protesting the Lockdown: Geo-indexing a Movement Publicly Opposing Covid-19 Policies on Facebook” by Dan Mercea, Michael Saker, and Felipe G. Santos, explores how a public movement that opposed Covid-19 policies was organized and spread through Facebook. Utilizing geo-indexing, the study provides insights into the digital dynamics of protest during the pandemic. This research was published in 2024 and details methods and findings that contribute to understanding social media’s role in political activism during health crises.

You can access the full article via this DOI link: 10.1080/14742837.2024.2336957.