Support for Germany’s Green Party has been surging over the past year, as the party, once known for radical environmentalism, is emerging as a serious force in politics. The transition comes amid a decline in party allegiance as voters become more concerned over issues than loyalty.

Once perceived as an anti-social pursuit, gaming now offers people a way to connect with peers around the world through streaming, forums, and social media. How do these diverse communities go beyond gameplay to support individuals in their search for escapism and creative expression?

Spotify has announced plans to suspend all political advertising in 2020 in the run-up to the presidential election. Amid rising concerns around big tech’s role in shaping the political landscape, the move positions the brand outside of the industry’s reputation for spreading misinformation.

As political views polarize along generational and cultural lines in the US, echo chambers are inhibiting civic conversations. For Freedoms is tackling this state-by-state by creating billboards in partnership with artists, sparking public discussion ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.