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Advocacy and political activism have become part of the social media ecosystem. Pew Research data shows roughly 76% of Americans say that social media makes people think they are making a difference when they really aren’t. 

Yet more of us are turning to social media as a primary way to engage with social and political movements. The rise in “hashtag activism” may feel empowering. It also may be preventing us from more effectively pushing for needed policy changes across the racial justice, women’s rights, LGTBQ+, and climate change movements.

In this episode, we take you beyond the hashtag to explore the impacts of social media activism – and examine the limitations of so-called “slacktivism” online.

Listen in as we talk with Jeremy Holden of the ALS Association,  Monica Anderson from the  Pew Research Center, Ben Finzel with RenewPR, Co-Founder of the Black Resilience Fund Cameron Whitten, and Morgan Rider from the Climate Trust.

On this week's episode of The Uglee Truth, Jamie plays good Samaritan without a bra on and Paula takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge... also without a bra on. Is this a trend? Plus, Producer Dub's manhood comes into question after a trip to a salon and Paula has details (probably too many) on her upcoming organ overhaul. Of course there's celeb gossip and their weekly Uglee & Awkward moments as well. Download and enjoy. And thanks for listening.

Rita Rich talks with Carrie Munk, the spokeswoman for the ALS Association, about the impressive fundraising efforts of the challenge.

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