Since March, Instagram and Threads have instituted a new default setting that limits political content you see from people you’re not following. Hundreds of creators, convened by GLAAD and Accountable Tech, have signed an open letter demanding that Instagram make the political content limit an opt-in feature, rather than on by default. Instagram describes political content as anything related to laws, elections, or social topics. For political creators, these limits impact their livelihood since they make it harder for them to reach new audiences.

A social media policy is a document written by your organization to provide guidance to employees about their actions and behaviors online. Such a policy can help you avoid potential PR crises or information leaks, create brand advocates, and facilitate brand cohesion. It should include expectations based on relevant factors such as an employee's role, the social platform, and the type of post. This article includes examples of social media policies from Mass General Hospital, The New York Times, and more.