Modern Politics

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Aaron Swartz at Boston Wikipedia Meetup, 2009-08-18

Aaron Swartz

1986 - 2013

Computer programmer and digital rights activist who co-founded Reddit and led campaigns against SOPA/PIPA legislation

Seguidores: Co-founded platform with millions of users
Afiliaciones:
RedditCreative CommonsDemand Progress+1más

Abigail Thorn

Nacido/a 1993

YouTuber producing theatrical video essays on philosophy, politics, and social issues through the Philosophy Tube channel.

Seguidores: 1.3 million YouTube subscribers
Afiliaciones:
Philosophy TubePatreon

Adam Friedland

Nacido/a 1987

Comedian and podcast host who co-hosted Cum Town, one of the highest-earning podcasts on Patreon, and later hosted The Adam Friedland Show.

Seguidores: 315K+ Instagram followers, 20K+ Patreon subscribers at peak
Afiliaciones:
Cum TownThe Adam Friedland Show

Gen-Z journalist and video host whose pro-democracy field reporting anchors the MeidasTouch network's youth outreach

Seguidores: 1.69M YouTube subscribers; 39k+ Mockler HQ newsletter subscribers
Afiliaciones:
MeidasTouch NetworkMockler HQMockler Media

Adrian Vermeule

Nacido/a 1968

Harvard Law professor whose writings on common good constitutionalism sparked debate across legal and political media

Seguidores: 76k+ on X
Afiliaciones:
Harvard Law School

Ahmaud Arbery

1994 - 2020

Georgia man whose killing and subsequent viral video footage became central to 2020 racial justice discourse

Seguidores: Posthumous: #IRunWithMaud hashtag generated millions of social media posts
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Alex Jones

Nacido/a 1974

Conspiracy broadcaster behind Infowars, influential in online disinformation ecosystems and platform content policies.

Seguidores: Millions across multiple platforms before major deplatforming events
Afiliaciones:
InfowarsThe Alex Jones ShowPrison Planet

Alexander Nix

Nacido/a 1975

Former CEO of Cambridge Analytica whose data-driven political campaigns prompted global debate over digital privacy and platform governance

Seguidores: Not a public-facing social media figure
Afiliaciones:
Cambridge AnalyticaSCL Group

Pseudonymous founder of the Iron March forum who authored and distributed extremist texts through the platform

Seguidores: Administered forum with approximately 1,000 registered users
Afiliaciones:
Iron March

Congresswoman who pioneered authentic social media engagement and multi-platform political communication

Seguidores: 13+ million on Twitter, 8+ million on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
Democratic PartyU.S. House of Representatives

Alicia Garza

Nacido/a 1981

Organizer and author who co-founded Black Lives Matter and pioneered hashtag-driven digital activism

Seguidores: 300,000+ on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
Black Lives MatterBlack Futures LabNational Domestic Workers Alliance

Allen Estrin

Nacido/a 1954

Screenwriter and media executive who co-founded PragerU, pioneering short-form political video content online

Seguidores: PragerU: 6+ billion total video views across platforms
Afiliaciones:
PragerUThe Dennis Prager ShowAmerican Film Institute
Ana Kasparian at Politicon 2018

Ana Kasparian

Nacido/a 1986

Journalist and media host best known as a co-host and producer of The Young Turks.

Afiliaciones:
The Young TurksTYT Network
Ana Navarro

Ana Navarro

Nacido/a 1971

Republican strategist and commentator who uses social media to critique party politics and build cross-party dialogue

Seguidores: 3+ million on Twitter, 1+ million on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
CNNThe ViewRepublican Party
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Anita Sarkeesian

Nacido/a 1983

Media critic and founder of Feminist Frequency who became a central target of Gamergate harassment and advocate for online safety reforms.

Seguidores: Hundreds of thousands across social media
Afiliaciones:
Feminist FrequencyGames and Online Harassment Hotline
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Anthony Kennedy

Nacido/a 1936

Former Supreme Court Justice whose landmark decisions fundamentally shaped the legal framework for digital political expression and campaign finance

Seguidores: Constitutional authority over 330 million Americans
Afiliaciones:
Supreme Court of the United StatesReagan appointee
Official portrait of Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Nacido/a 1961

44th President who revolutionized digital political campaigning and social media governance

Seguidores: 130+ million on Twitter, 55+ million on Facebook
Afiliaciones:
Democratic PartyObama FoundationHigher Ground Productions
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Bari Weiss

Nacido/a 1984

Journalist and founder of The Free Press known for reporting on free speech debates and political polarization

Seguidores: 400k+ on X, 100k+ on YouTube
Afiliaciones:
The Free PressThe New York TimesColumbia University
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Ben Shapiro

Nacido/a 1984

Conservative commentator who built multimedia political platform across traditional and digital media

Seguidores: 4+ million on Twitter, 5+ million on YouTube
Afiliaciones:
The Daily WirePragerU
Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders

Nacido/a 1941

Senator who mobilized progressive movements through grassroots digital organizing and small-dollar fundraising

Seguidores: 18+ million on Twitter, 7+ million on Facebook
Afiliaciones:
U.S. SenateDemocratic Socialists of America
Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Nacido/a 1946

42nd President during the emergence of early web-based political organizing and internet governance

Seguidores: Pre-social media era figure
Afiliaciones:
Democratic PartyClinton FoundationClinton Global Initiative

Marketing entrepreneur and activist who co-founded Turning Point USA with Charlie Kirk

Seguidores: Behind-the-scenes organizer; no significant personal social media presence
Afiliaciones:
Turning Point USA

OpenAI research lead who co-heads development of the Sora text-to-video diffusion model

Afiliaciones:
OpenAI

Brad Parscale

Nacido/a 1976

Digital strategist and campaign manager who pioneered data-driven micro-targeted advertising in presidential campaigns

Seguidores: 1+ million on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
Trump 2016 CampaignTrump 2020 CampaignGiles-Parscale+1más

Breonna Taylor

1993 - 2020

Emergency medical worker whose killing by police became a catalyst for racial justice activism and no-knock warrant reform

Seguidores: Posthumous: #SayHerName and #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor generated millions of social media posts

Chinese technology company that owns TikTok, at the center of US data privacy and national security regulation debates

Seguidores: 170+ million TikTok users in the US
Afiliaciones:
TikTokDouyinToutiao

Cameron Kasky

Nacido/a 2000

Parkland shooting survivor who co-founded Never Again MSD and helped organize the March for Our Lives movement

Seguidores: 110K+ on Instagram, 44K+ on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
Never Again MSDMarch for Our Lives
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Candace Owens

Nacido/a 1989

Conservative commentator who built large social media following through political commentary and cultural criticism

Seguidores: 3+ million on Twitter, 2+ million on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
The Daily WirePragerUTurning Point USA

Carmen Perez

Nacido/a 1977

Activist and organizer who co-chaired the 2017 Women's March and leads The Gathering for Justice

Seguidores: 200,000+ on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
Women's MarchThe Gathering for JusticeJustice League NYC
Cenk Uygur speaking at Politicon in Pasadena, California

Cenk Uygur

Nacido/a 1970

Political commentator and online media pioneer who founded The Young Turks, one of the first major internet-native political news programs.

Seguidores: 5+ million YouTube subscribers (TYT), 790K+ on X
Afiliaciones:
The Young TurksTYT NetworkJustice Democrats
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Charlie Kirk

Nacido/a 1993

Conservative activist who built youth political movement through social media and campus organizing

Seguidores: 2+ million on Twitter, 1+ million on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
Turning Point USATurning Point ActionThe Charlie Kirk Show

Charls Carroll

Nacido/a 1990

Comedian and co-founder of Million Dollar Extreme who transitioned to independent digital content creation after the group's television cancellation.

Seguidores: Niche following across YouTube, Twitch, and Gumroad
Afiliaciones:
Million Dollar ExtremeBombstrap

Chris Hughes

Nacido/a 1983

Facebook co-founder who became a media investor, tech industry critic, and economic policy advocate

Seguidores: 200k+ on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
FacebookThe New RepublicEconomic Security Project

Republican political strategist who co-managed Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and advises his second-term agenda.

Afiliaciones:
Donald J. Trump for President 2024Make America Great Again Inc.

Internet radio host and political commentator who became a prominent figure in deplatforming debates after the 2017 Charlottesville rally.

Seguidores: Significant online following before widespread platform removals in 2017
Afiliaciones:
Radical AgendaFree Talk LiveFree State Project

Founder of 4chan imageboard who shaped anonymous online discourse and internet political culture

Seguidores: Founded platform with 22+ million monthly users
Afiliaciones:
4chanCanvas NetworksGoogle

Christopher Poole

Nacido/a 1988

Internet entrepreneur who founded 4chan, shaping anonymous online culture and digital political discourse

Afiliaciones:
4chanCanvas NetworksGoogle
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Clarence Thomas

Nacido/a 1948

Supreme Court Justice whose rulings shaped major legal and political debates since 1991

Seguidores: Constitutional authority over 330 million Americans
Afiliaciones:
Supreme Court of the United States

Rally attendee killed during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania

Seguidores: N/A - private citizen

Dana White

Nacido/a 1969

UFC president who bridged sports entertainment and political campaigning through high-profile endorsements

Seguidores: 10+ million on Instagram, 6+ million on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
UFCEndeavor Group Holdings

Dave Rubin

Nacido/a 1976

Political talk show host known for The Rubin Report and long-form interview format on YouTube

Seguidores: 1.5+ million on YouTube, 900K+ on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
The Rubin ReportThe Young TurksBlazeTV

Dave Smith

Nacido/a 1984

Comedian and podcast host who built a political commentary platform through stand-up and digital media

Seguidores: 500k+ YouTube subscribers, 400k+ Twitter followers
Afiliaciones:
Part of the ProblemLegion of SkanksGas Digital Network

David Ellison

Nacido/a 1983

Film producer and tech entrepreneur who acquired Paramount Global through Skydance Media in 2025

Seguidores: Limited public social media presence
Afiliaciones:
Skydance MediaParamount GlobalOracle (family connection)

David Graeber

1961 - 2020

Anthropologist and author whose writings on debt and democracy shaped the Occupy Wall Street movement

Seguidores: 100,000+ on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
London School of EconomicsYale UniversityOccupy Wall Street
David Hogg at the White House

David Hogg

Nacido/a 2000

Student activist who gained prominence through social media advocacy following Parkland shooting

Seguidores: 1+ million on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
March for Our LivesNever Again MSDLeaders We Deserve
Dennis Prager speaking at an event

Dennis Prager

Nacido/a 1948

Radio host and founder of PragerU who pioneered short-form political educational video content

Seguidores: PragerU: 6+ billion total video views; 3+ million YouTube subscribers
Afiliaciones:
PragerUThe Dennis Prager ShowSalem Radio Network

Derek Chauvin

Nacido/a 1976

Former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd in May 2020

Seguidores: N/A: Public figure through news coverage and viral video, not personal social media presence
Afiliaciones:
Minneapolis Police Department

Destiny

Nacido/a 1988

Streamer and political debater who pioneered live political debate content on Twitch and YouTube.

Seguidores: 700K+ Twitch followers, 600K+ YouTube subscribers
Afiliaciones:
Destiny.ggTwitchYouTube
Dick Cheney official Vice Presidential portrait

Dick Cheney

Nacido/a 1941

Former Vice President of the United States and influential figure in post-9/11 policy and intra-party political debates.

Seguidores: Vice presidential communications reaching millions via television and digital media
Afiliaciones:
Republican PartyBush AdministrationHalliburton
Donald Trump official portrait

Donald Trump

Nacido/a 1946

45th President who transformed political communication through social media platforms

Seguidores: 88+ million on Twitter (before suspension)
Afiliaciones:
Truth SocialRepublican Party

North Carolina man who fired shots inside a Washington, D.C. pizza restaurant in 2016 driven by online conspiracy theories

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Edward Snowden

Nacido/a 1983

Former NSA contractor whose 2013 leaks exposed global surveillance programs and reshaped digital rights politics.

Seguidores: 5+ million on X
Afiliaciones:
NSABooz Allen HamiltonFreedom of the Press Foundation

Elise Stefanik

Nacido/a 1984

U.S. representative from New York and House Republican Conference chair noted for aggressive online messaging.

Seguidores: Large national followings on X and Facebook
Afiliaciones:
U.S. House of RepresentativesHouse Republican Conference
Elizabeth Warren, official portrait, 114th Congress

Elizabeth Warren

Nacido/a 1949

Senator who uses digital platforms for policy education and progressive advocacy

Seguidores: 6+ million on Twitter, 3+ million on Facebook
Afiliaciones:
U.S. SenateDemocratic PartyConsumer Financial Protection Bureau

Elliot Rodger

1991 - 2014

Perpetrator of the 2014 Isla Vista attack whose manifesto became influential in online incel subcultures.

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Elon Musk

Nacido/a 1971

Tech entrepreneur who acquired Twitter in 2022, transforming it into X with significant political implications

Seguidores: 150+ million on X
Afiliaciones:
TeslaSpaceXX Corp+1más

Technology editor and product strategist who co-founded 404 Media after leading special projects at Vice's Motherboard.

Afiliaciones:
404 MediaVice MediaMotherboard

Co-founder and executive producer at Jubilee Media who develops human-centered social experiment formats for digital civic storytelling.

Afiliaciones:
Jubilee MediaJubilee Project

Eric Weinstein

Nacido/a 1965

Mathematician, managing director of Thiel Capital, and podcast host who coined the term 'Intellectual Dark Web.'

Afiliaciones:
Thiel CapitalThe Portal PodcastHarvard University

Erika Kirk

Nacido/a 1988

Nonprofit executive and businesswoman who became CEO of Turning Point USA after the death of her husband Charlie Kirk

Afiliaciones:
Turning Point USAEveryday Heroes Like You
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Ethan Klein

Nacido/a 1985

YouTube content creator and podcast host who has significantly influenced political discourse through commentary and political figure interviews.

Seguidores: 3+ million YouTube subscribers, millions of podcast listeners
Afiliaciones:
H3 PodcastYouTubeTeddy Fresh

Ethan Ralph

Nacido/a 1985

Blogger and livestreamer who founded The Ralph Retort and hosted the Killstream, gaining attention during Gamergate.

Afiliaciones:
The Ralph Retort
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Ezra Klein

Nacido/a 1984

Journalist and policy analyst who co-founded Vox and hosts The Ezra Klein Show, shaping national policy conversations through digital media.

Seguidores: 2.7M Twitter followers
Afiliaciones:
The New York TimesVoxMSNBC
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Faiz Shakir

Nacido/a 1979

Progressive strategist and media executive who managed Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign and founded More Perfect Union.

Afiliaciones:
More Perfect Union ActionBernie Sanders 2020American Civil Liberties Union

Felix Biederman

Nacido/a 1981

Podcast co-host, writer, and documentary narrator known for co-founding Chapo Trap House and covering mixed martial arts.

Afiliaciones:
Chapo Trap HouseDemocratic Socialists of America

Fredrick Brennan

1994 - 2026

Software developer and type designer who founded the imageboard 8chan and later became its prominent critic

Afiliaciones:
8chanJim Watkins

Gary Johnson

Nacido/a 1953

Former New Mexico governor and two-time presidential candidate who received the highest third-party vote share since 1996.

Afiliaciones:
Republican PartyLibertarian PartyOffice of the Governor of New Mexico
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Gayle King

Nacido/a 1954

Broadcast journalist and co-host of CBS Mornings known for high-profile political interviews

Seguidores: 1m+ on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
CBS NewsOprah Winfrey Network

George Allen

Nacido/a 1952

Former U.S. Senator and Governor of Virginia whose 2006 campaign became an early example of viral video shaping an election.

Afiliaciones:
Republican PartyU.S. SenateVirginia Governor's Office
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George Cheeks

Nacido/a 1967

Media executive overseeing CBS and Paramount's television operations during major ownership transition

Seguidores: Limited public social media presence
Afiliaciones:
Paramount GlobalCBSNBC Universal (formerly)+1más

George Floyd

1973 - 2020

Houston native whose death during a police encounter in Minneapolis prompted worldwide protests and policy debates

Former Clinton administration official turned ABC News anchor and political interviewer

Seguidores: Limited public social media presence
Afiliaciones:
ABC NewsGood Morning AmericaThis Week+1más
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George W. Bush

Nacido/a 1946

43rd President of the United States whose presidency coincided with the early rise of digital political discourse and internet-based political movements.

Seguidores: Presidential communications reaching millions via traditional and early digital channels
Afiliaciones:
Republican PartyBush AdministrationWhite House

Glenn Beck

Nacido/a 1964

Radio and television host who pioneered the transition from cable news to independent digital media networks.

Afiliaciones:
Fox NewsTheBlazeMercury Radio Arts+1más
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Glenn Greenwald

Nacido/a 1967

Investigative journalist who shaped digital media through independent reporting and platform criticism

Seguidores: 1.6+ million on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
The InterceptSubstackSystem Update
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Greta Thunberg

Nacido/a 2003

Swedish climate activist whose digital-first organizing spurred a global youth movement with significant U.S. resonance and political discourse impact.

Seguidores: 4.6 million Twitter followers, 10.9 million Instagram followers
Afiliaciones:
Fridays for FutureSchool Strike for Climate

Harry Brewis

Nacido/a 1992

YouTube creator known for long-form video essays on media criticism, internet culture, and political topics

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Hasan Piker

Nacido/a 1991

Political commentator and Twitch streamer who became one of the most prominent voices in digital political discourse.

Seguidores: 2+ million Twitch followers
Afiliaciones:
The Young TurksTwitchHasanAbi

Anonymous blogger whose writing on dating and gender dynamics became influential in manosphere online communities

Heather Heyer

1985 - 2017

Paralegal who was killed during a car attack on counter-protesters at the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville

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Helen Andrews

Nacido/a 1988

Essayist and commentator whose writing on generational politics and family policy circulates widely in contemporary conservative media

Seguidores: 20k+ on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
The American ConservativeWashington ExaminerFirst Things

Hila Klein

Nacido/a 1987

Co-creator of h3h3Productions and co-host of the H3 Podcast, prominent in YouTube commentary culture

Afiliaciones:
h3h3ProductionsTeddy Fresh
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Hillary Clinton

Nacido/a 1947

Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee who became central to email controversy and online political discourse.

Seguidores: 32 million Twitter followers at campaign peak
Afiliaciones:
Democratic PartyClinton FoundationState Department
Hosni Mubarak official portrait

Hosni Mubarak

1928 - 2020

Egyptian president whose 2011 overthrow demonstrated social media's power in political organizing and influenced US activist tactics

Seguidores: N/A (subject of social media-organized opposition rather than a direct platform user)
Afiliaciones:
National Democratic Party (Egypt)Egyptian Armed Forces

Howard Dean

Nacido/a 1948

Governor and presidential candidate who pioneered internet political fundraising and online grassroots organizing

Seguidores: 600,000+ supporters on Dean for America online network during 2004 campaign
Afiliaciones:
Democratic PartyDemocracy for AmericaDemocratic National Committee

Ian Kochinski

Nacido/a 1994

Political livestreamer and debate-focused content creator who built a large audience through political commentary and online debates.

Seguidores: 400K+ YouTube subscribers, 200K+ Twitch followers
Afiliaciones:
YouTubeTwitch
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Ilhan Omar

Nacido/a 1982

Congresswoman who uses social media to advocate for progressive policies and respond to political attacks

Seguidores: 2+ million on Twitter, 1+ million on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
U.S. House of RepresentativesDemocratic PartyThe Squad
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Jack Dorsey

Nacido/a 1976

Co-founder and former CEO of Twitter who shaped real-time political communication

Seguidores: 5+ million on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
TwitterSquareBlock
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Jacob Chansley

Nacido/a 1988

Prominent QAnon figure who became one of the most recognizable participants in the January 6, 2021 Capitol breach.

Seguidores: Significant social media following across multiple platforms
Afiliaciones:
QAnonLibertarian Party

James Talarico

Nacido/a 1989

Texas state representative who leverages viral digital moments to foreground education policy and voting access debates.

Afiliaciones:
Texas House of RepresentativesTexas Democratic Party

Jason Kessler

Nacido/a 1983

Rally organizer whose 2017 Charlottesville event triggered a major wave of platform deplatforming and content moderation changes.

Seguidores: Modest social media following prior to 2017 rally
Afiliaciones:
Unity and Security for America

Technology journalist and editor-in-chief of 404 Media known for investigations into online infrastructure, labor, and surveillance.

Afiliaciones:
404 MediaVice MediaMotherboard

Communications strategist and longtime Trump adviser focused on messaging and media bookings.

Afiliaciones:
Donald J. Trump for President 2016Donald J. Trump for President 2024Gettr

Founder and CEO of Jubilee Media who develops dialogue-focused video formats encouraging civic empathy across political divides.

Afiliaciones:
Jubilee Media
Official portrait of U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

Jerome Adams

Nacido/a 1974

Former U.S. Surgeon General who promoted Make America Healthy Again messaging and community health partnerships

Seguidores: Twitter: 140K+ followers
Afiliaciones:
U.S. Public Health ServiceIndiana State Department of HealthPurdue University

Religious broadcaster who became early YouTube phenomenon and unintentional meme figure

Seguidores: 300K+ YouTube subscribers
Afiliaciones:
BOND (Brotherhood Organization of a New Destiny)The Fallen State TV

Jim Webb

Nacido/a 1946

U.S. Senator and former Secretary of the Navy whose 2006 campaign benefited from one of the first viral political videos

Afiliaciones:
Democratic PartyU.S. SenateU.S. Department of the Navy
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Jimmy Kimmel

Nacido/a 1967

Late-night television host whose political commentary became central to liberal media resistance

Seguidores: 2.8 million viewers nightly
Afiliaciones:
ABCJimmy Kimmel Live!
JimmyWalesJI5

Jimmy Wales

Nacido/a 1966

Internet entrepreneur who co-founded Wikipedia, fundamentally changing how political information is accessed and verified online

Seguidores: Wikipedia serves 25+ billion page views monthly
Afiliaciones:
WikipediaWikimedia FoundationBomis

Joan Blades

Nacido/a 1956

Co-founder of MoveOn.org who pioneered email-based political organizing and online petition campaigns

Seguidores: Organizational reach through MoveOn's multi-million member email list
Afiliaciones:
MoveOn.orgMomsRising
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Joe Biden

Nacido/a 1942

46th U.S. President whose administration navigated major digital platform policy decisions and content moderation debates.

Seguidores: 38.5 million followers on X
Afiliaciones:
Democratic PartyWhite HouseU.S. Senate
Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan

Nacido/a 1967

Podcaster who created influential platform for political discourse through long-form conversations

Seguidores: 200+ million podcast downloads monthly
Afiliaciones:
SpotifyThe Joe Rogan Experience

Joe Trippi

Nacido/a 1956

Political consultant and campaign manager who pioneered internet-based fundraising and grassroots organizing in presidential politics

Seguidores: Notable for managing the first major internet-driven presidential campaign
Afiliaciones:
Democratic PartyDean for AmericaTrippi & Associates

John Hoffman

Nacido/a 1965

Minnesota State Senator who survived a politically motivated assassination attempt in 2025

Afiliaciones:
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor PartyMinnesota State Senate

John Matze

Nacido/a 1992

Co-founder and former CEO of Parler who became central to debates over platform moderation and infrastructure-level content decisions

Seguidores: Approximately 300,000 on Parler (prior to removal)
Afiliaciones:
Parler

John McCain

1936 - 2018

U.S. Senator and presidential candidate whose campaigns highlighted the evolving role of the internet in political fundraising and communication

Seguidores: 600,000 Facebook supporters during 2008 campaign
Afiliaciones:
Republican PartyU.S. SenateU.S. Navy

Jon Jafari

Nacido/a 1990

YouTube content creator whose 2017 political statements sparked debate about creator accountability and the intersection of entertainment and political discourse.

Seguidores: 6+ million YouTube subscribers
Afiliaciones:
JonTronShowYouTubeGame Grumps
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Jon Stewart

Nacido/a 1962

Television host and comedian who pioneered satirical political commentary on The Daily Show

Seguidores: 1.3 million viewers at Daily Show peak
Afiliaciones:
The Daily ShowComedy CentralApple TV++1más
Jonathan Chait

Jonathan Chait

Nacido/a 1972

Political columnist and commentator influencing digital discourse through essays on political correctness and online debate culture.

Seguidores: 280k Twitter followers
Afiliaciones:
The AtlanticNew York MagazineThe New Republic
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Jordan Peterson

Nacido/a 1962

Canadian psychologist who became a major digital political influencer through culture war debates and anti-establishment discourse.

Seguidores: 6+ million YouTube subscribers, 3+ million Twitter followers
Afiliaciones:
University of TorontoDaily WirePeterson Academy

Investigative journalist specializing in cybersecurity, hacking, and surveillance who co-founded 404 Media.

Afiliaciones:
404 MediaVice MediaMotherboard

New York political volunteer and former court employee linked to leaked Young Republican Telegram chats.

Seguidores: Private messaging circles
Afiliaciones:
New York State Young RepublicansNew York State Unified Court System

Joy Buolamwini

Nacido/a 1989

Computer scientist and algorithmic fairness advocate who founded the Algorithmic Justice League

Seguidores: Hundreds of thousands of followers across social platforms
Afiliaciones:
Algorithmic Justice LeagueMIT Media Lab

Kalle Lasn

Nacido/a 1942

Estonian-Canadian filmmaker and Adbusters founder whose magazine issued the call that launched Occupy Wall Street

Seguidores: Adbusters magazine circulation of approximately 120,000
Afiliaciones:
Adbusters Media Foundation

Kamala Harris

Nacido/a 1964

Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate whose campaign became a landmark case in digital political communication and internet culture

Seguidores: 18+ million on Twitter, 20+ million on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
Democratic PartyU.S. SenateOffice of the Vice President
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Kara Swisher

Nacido/a 1962

Technology journalist and media entrepreneur who helped shape the political tone of Silicon Valley coverage and tech accountability debates.

Seguidores: 1.4M Twitter followers
Afiliaciones:
RecodeVox MediaThe New York Times+1más

Lamar Smith

Nacido/a 1947

Texas congressman who sponsored the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), triggering one of the largest internet protests in history

Seguidores: Limited social media presence
Afiliaciones:
Republican PartyU.S. House of Representatives
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Larry Ellison

Nacido/a 1944

Oracle founder and tech billionaire whose wealth enabled son David Ellison's media acquisitions

Seguidores: Limited public social media presence
Afiliaciones:
Oracle CorporationTeslaSkydance Media (investor)

Laura Poitras

Nacido/a 1964

Documentary filmmaker and journalist who played a central role in reporting the 2013 NSA surveillance revelations.

Seguidores: Modest social media following; primary reach through documentary film distribution and journalism
Afiliaciones:
The InterceptField of Vision

Lauren Boebert

Nacido/a 1986

Congresswoman known for prolific social media engagement and direct digital communication during political events

Seguidores: 2+ million on Twitter/X
Afiliaciones:
Republican PartyU.S. House of Representatives

Writer and community organizer who examines care work, family policy, and Catholic civic life across books, essays, and discussion projects

Seguidores: 10k+ Other Feminisms subscribers
Afiliaciones:
Other FeminismsPlough

Lil B

Nacido/a 1989

Rapper who coined the slang term 'based,' which became widely adopted in online political discourse.

Seguidores: 1.3+ million on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
The Pack
Linda Sarsour at the 2016 Festival of Faiths panel discussion

Linda Sarsour

Nacido/a 1980

Activist and organizer who co-chaired the Women's March and co-founded the first Muslim digital organizing platform

Seguidores: 269K on Twitter/X, 307K on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
Arab American Association of New YorkMPower ChangeWomen's March

Ludwig von Mises

1881 - 1973

Economist whose theories on free markets and government intervention shaped major American political movements and policy debates

Afiliaciones:
University of ViennaNew York UniversityMises Institute

Congresswoman who gained prominence through controversial social media presence and digital activism

Seguidores: 2+ million across platforms
Afiliaciones:
U.S. House of RepresentativesRepublican Party

Mark Hortman

1966 - 2025

Technology professional and husband of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, killed in 2025 political attack.

Afiliaciones:
nVent ElectricIBMDigital River
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Mark Zuckerberg

Nacido/a 1984

Founder and CEO of Meta (Facebook) who shaped social media's role in political discourse

Seguidores: 120+ million on Facebook
Afiliaciones:
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Matt Christman

Nacido/a 1981

Podcast co-host and political commentator who co-founded Chapo Trap House and shaped online political podcast culture.

Afiliaciones:
Chapo Trap House
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Matt Drudge

Nacido/a 1966

Founder of the Drudge Report, pioneering news aggregation site that shaped early online political media and breaking news distribution.

Seguidores: Over 1 billion page views annually at peak
Afiliaciones:
Drudge ReportFox News Radio
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Matt Gaetz

Nacido/a 1982

Congressman known for provocative social media presence and digital-first political strategy

Seguidores: 2+ million on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
U.S. House of RepresentativesRepublican Party

Co-founder and chief operating officer of Roca News, scaling audience growth, partnerships, and revenue initiatives for the Gen Z-focused outlet.

Afiliaciones:
Roca News

Minnesota House Speaker who served two decades in the state legislature before being killed in a targeted attack.

Afiliaciones:
Minnesota House of Representatives

Micah White

Nacido/a 1982

Activist and author who co-created the Occupy Wall Street movement and popularized the critique of clicktivism

Afiliaciones:
AdbustersActivist Graduate School

Michael Brown

1996 - 2014

Ferguson teenager whose death in a police shooting catalyzed nationwide protests and digital racial justice activism

Seguidores: Posthumous: #Ferguson and #HandsUpDontShoot generated millions of social media posts
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Michael Wolff

Nacido/a 1953

Journalist and author whose media columns and Trump-era books scrutinized White House communications and news industry dynamics

Seguidores: Bestselling author; Fire and Fury reportedly sold millions of copies worldwide
Afiliaciones:
New York MagazineUSA TodayThe Hollywood Reporter+1más

New York State Assemblymember and former NYPD officer representing Staten Island’s 62nd District.

Afiliaciones:
New York State AssemblyRepublican Party

British-American provocateur and former Breitbart editor who became a central figure in Gamergate and early digital political movements.

Seguidores: 300k+ Twitter followers at peak (before ban)
Afiliaciones:
Breitbart NewsDangerous Faggot TourMILO

Economist and political theorist whose writings shaped major currents in American anti-establishment political thought.

Afiliaciones:
Mises InstituteCenter for Libertarian StudiesCato Institute

Natalie Wynn

Nacido/a 1988

YouTuber creating elaborate video essays on politics, philosophy, and culture for a multimillion-subscriber audience.

Seguidores: 1.9 million YouTube subscribers, 30,000+ Patreon supporters
Afiliaciones:
ContraPointsPatreon
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Nick Fuentes

Nacido/a 1998

Far-right livestreamer and leader of the Groyper movement known for white nationalist rhetoric and organizing campus disruptions.

Seguidores: Hundreds of thousands across livestream and messaging platforms
Afiliaciones:
America First FoundationGroyper Movement

Nick Mullen

Nacido/a 1988

Comedian and podcast host who co-created Cum Town, one of the highest-earning independent podcasts on Patreon.

Seguidores: 500K+ Twitter followers, 20K+ Patreon subscribers at peak
Afiliaciones:
Cum TownThe Adam Friedland Show

Nick Rochefort

Nacido/a 1984

Comedian, writer, and co-founder of Million Dollar Extreme known for sketch comedy and digital content creation.

Seguidores: Niche following across YouTube and podcast platforms
Afiliaciones:
Million Dollar ExtremeChamonix House
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Nico Pitney

Nacido/a 1981

Digital journalist and strategist who co-founded More Perfect Union after leading engagement and breaking news coverage at HuffPost.

Afiliaciones:
More Perfect Union ActionHuffPostCenter for American Progress

Opal Tometi

Nacido/a 1984

Organizer and strategist who co-founded Black Lives Matter and built its digital infrastructure

Seguidores: 139,000+ on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
Black Lives MatterBlack Alliance for Just Immigration

Founder of al-Qaeda whose September 11 attacks reshaped American political discourse, security policy, and digital media.

Afiliaciones:
al-Qaeda

Parag Agrawal

Nacido/a 1984

Former Twitter CTO and CEO who led the company during Elon Musk's acquisition in 2022

Afiliaciones:
TwitterAT&T LabsMicrosoft+1más

Patrick J. Deneen

Nacido/a 1964

Political theorist and author whose writings on liberalism sparked widespread intellectual debate.

Afiliaciones:
University of Notre DamePrinceton UniversityGeorgetown University
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Patrick Leahy

Nacido/a 1940

Longest-serving Vermont senator who shaped internet legislation and led debates on government surveillance, data privacy, and digital rights

Seguidores: 200,000+ on Twitter during Senate tenure
Afiliaciones:
U.S. SenateSenate Judiciary CommitteeDemocratic Party

Patrisse Cullors

Nacido/a 1983

Artist, author, and organizer who co-created the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag and helped build one of the most significant digital political movements

Seguidores: 300,000+ on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
Black Lives MatterBlack Lives Matter Global Network FoundationDignity and Power Now

Paul Elam

Nacido/a 1957

Founder of A Voice for Men who built one of the most prominent men's rights advocacy platforms on the internet.

Seguidores: Tens of thousands across social media and AVFM readership
Afiliaciones:
A Voice for Men

Staten Island political aide and Young Republicans organizer who chaired the New York State Young Republicans.

Seguidores: Private Telegram channels
Afiliaciones:
New York State Young RepublicansNew York State Assembly
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Peter Thiel

Nacido/a 1967

Tech billionaire and venture capitalist who shaped political technology and platform development

Seguidores: 500k+ on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
PayPalPalantirFounders Fund+1más
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Rachel Maddow

Nacido/a 1973

Television host and political commentator who bridged traditional and digital media for progressive audiences

Seguidores: 10+ million viewers, 11+ million on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
MSNBCThe Rachel Maddow Show
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Rand Paul

Nacido/a 1963

U.S. Senator from Kentucky advancing libertarian and anti-establishment politics through digital platforms and congressional advocacy.

Seguidores: 3.4 million Twitter followers, 432k Instagram followers
Afiliaciones:
U.S. SenateTea Party CaucusRepublican Party

Rebekah Mercer

Nacido/a 1973

Political donor and co-founder of Parler who shaped digital politics through funding data analytics firms, media outlets, and technology platforms

Seguidores: Not a public-facing social media figure
Afiliaciones:
Mercer Family FoundationCambridge AnalyticaParler+1más
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Richard Spencer

Nacido/a 1978

White nationalist who popularized the term alt-right and leveraged online media to spread extremist ideology.

Seguidores: 75,000 Twitter followers at peak (before ban)
Afiliaciones:
National Policy InstituteRadix JournalAltRight.com
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Ron Paul

Nacido/a 1935

Texas congressman whose 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns pioneered digital grassroots activism and online fundraising.

Seguidores: 1.8 million YouTube subscribers, 600k Facebook followers
Afiliaciones:
Republican PartyLiberty MovementMises Institute
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Rupert Murdoch

Nacido/a 1931

Media mogul whose global empire profoundly shaped political discourse across traditional and digital platforms

Seguidores: Fox News averages 2.3 million prime-time viewers
Afiliaciones:
News CorporationFox NewsThe Wall Street Journal+1más
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Sam Harris

Nacido/a 1967

Neuroscientist, philosopher, and podcaster who became a prominent voice in digital political discourse through debates on free speech, religion, and rationalism.

Seguidores: 1+ million podcast subscribers
Afiliaciones:
Making Sense PodcastWaking Up MeditationFour Horsemen of Atheism+1más

Journalist covering online culture, labor, and sexuality who co-founded 404 Media after reporting for Vice's Motherboard.

Afiliaciones:
404 MediaVice MediaMotherboard
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Scott Galloway

Nacido/a 1964

Marketing professor and tech analyst who translates corporate strategy trends into accessible commentary on economic power and public policy.

Seguidores: 500K YouTube subscribers
Afiliaciones:
New York UniversityPivotSection
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Seth Dillon

Nacido/a 1985

Entrepreneur who acquired The Babylon Bee and led its expansion into multimedia, membership, and legal advocacy.

Afiliaciones:
The Babylon BeeNot the Bee
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Stephen Colbert

Nacido/a 1964

Political satirist who created 'truthiness' concept and transformed late-night television political commentary

Seguidores: 10+ million across platforms
Afiliaciones:
The Late ShowCBSThe Colbert Report (formerly)+1más
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Steve Bannon

Nacido/a 1953

Political strategist and media executive who shaped digital populist movements and alternative media

Seguidores: War Room consistently top political podcast
Afiliaciones:
Breitbart NewsWar Room podcastTrump Campaign 2016

Political consultant who managed Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and became White House chief of staff in his second administration.

Afiliaciones:
Donald J. Trump for President 2024White House
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Ted Cruz

Nacido/a 1970

Senator who leverages social media for political messaging and cultural commentary

Seguidores: 5+ million on Twitter, 2+ million on Facebook
Afiliaciones:
U.S. SenateRepublican Party

OpenAI researcher and co-lead of the Sora text-to-video program

Afiliaciones:
OpenAI

Television news executive serving as President of CBS News during transition to Paramount/Skydance ownership

Seguidores: Limited public social media presence
Afiliaciones:
CBS NewsParamount GlobalABC News (formerly)
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Trevor Noah

Nacido/a 1984

South African comedian who hosted The Daily Show from 2015-2022, bringing international perspective to American political satire

Seguidores: 5+ million across platforms
Afiliaciones:
The Daily ShowComedy CentralNetflix+1más
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Tucker Carlson

Nacido/a 1969

Television host who bridged traditional and digital media, influencing online political discourse

Seguidores: 5+ million on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
Fox NewsTucker Carlson Network
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X González

Nacido/a 2000

Student activist who became prominent through social media following Parkland shooting advocacy

Seguidores: 1+ million on Twitter
Afiliaciones:
March for Our LivesNever Again MSD
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Zohran Mamdani

Nacido/a 1991

New York State Assemblymember who uses digital organizing to support housing and worker advocacy campaigns

Seguidores: 60,000+ on Twitter, 20,000+ on Instagram
Afiliaciones:
New York State AssemblyDemocratic Socialists of America