"Like practically no technology before them, social media platforms like Twitter and the idea of the hashtag have given groups and their allies a way to network, organize, and express themselves publicly. Social media has also allowed international populations to come together in support of each other and in protest of radical ideologies. Now, perhaps more than ever, these are the conversations we need to be having on Twitter and in life." - BustleFor More Info: http://www.bustle.com/articles/128008-the-most-influential-twitter-hashtags-of-2015-show-social-media-activism-are-closely-linked