Facebook Politics

The year 2010 saw the launch of the US Politics on Facebook page. And now, Facebook reports on its own role in government and politics. Users praised Sarah Palin and incoming California attorney general Kamala Harris, among others. The report adds:

Increasingly, government agencies are embracing Facebook for collaboration, information sharing, and citizen engagement. The U.S. Armed Forces -- particularly the Navy -- had a banner year, according to Facebook users. People pointed to the Navy’s use of interactive questions; its social media team’s regular responses to wall comments by users; and photo contests.

“The Navy runs a 24-hour Facebook operation that isn't about getting more fans or just creating content. It is about engaging and giving others the opportunity to tell their own Navy story,” one user said. Another wrote: “I'm most impressed with how many citizens, veterans, recruiters, potential recruits - and yes, Sailors - keep the Navy story on course. Transparency can be a powerful thing! GO NAVY!”

Users also commended the Marine Corps’ Facebook activity. One person wrote: “The Marine Corps was late to the social media space, but in 2010 they really hit their stride. The Marine Corps is closing in on a million followers, which leads all other military branch Facebook sites, and they are the smallest branch of the bunch.”

The Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Disability.gov were also mentioned by Facebook users.