See also the recent list of articles relevant to the internet’s role in Egypt, Tunisia and the general unrest in the Arab world. Blogs Wane as the Young Drift to Sites Like Twitter. Bogus trend piece alert! An article whose content contradicts...
This week’s theme: A Farewell to Mubarak. Digital revolutionaries change Arab region, via @alvarolins, and Social Media Networks & Opposition Politics in Egypt. Plus, Anatomy of a revolution: Meet the young Egyptian activists who started...
Tons o’ good stuff stacked up during the Online Politics 101 frenzy, so let’s split today’s Quick Hits into a domestic and an international edition. Egypt Protester Holds Facebook ‘Thank You’ Sign (photo). Twitter Says...
Tons o’ good stuff stacked up during the Online Politics 101 frenzy, so let’s split today’s Quick Hits into a domestic and an international edition. New Study On Congressional Staffers’ Attitudes Towards Citizen Advocacy. C.f...
A last look at 2010 — deploy your rear-view mirrors before reading. Blue State Digital Bought by WPP. That’s the press release; see also the Sky News blog post that broke the story. Next, read Nancy Scola’s Interview: Jascha...
The return of Quick Hits! NOW you know it’s serious… Chris Hughes’ Jumo: A Social Network for the Social Sector, which generated A Lot of skepticism among those of us who, like, do this for a living. See First Reflections on Jumo...
Wrapping up September’s remaining stories in one elegant package. Update: How a handful of liberal bloggers are bringing down the Obama presidency. E.pol sez, if bloggers are that important, I want a raise. C.f. White House scorecard: MSNBC...
Weed! Cats! Craigslist sex at the Beck rally! What could it be but A Very Special pre-holiday beach-reading edition of Quick Hits. Glenn Beck launches conservative news site TheBlaze.com, and With “The Blaze,” Beck Promises Journalism...
E=mc2? Not on Conservapedia. How to raise funds for your nonprofit using social media. Note extensive E.pol quotes. New list of politicians’ social media channels. Social networking sites gain clout in campaigns, with politicians using social...
Extra-large Friday the 13th edition. Why 2010 State Legislative Races are Key, and With 2012 (and redistricting) in Mind, Parties Focus on Governorships. “A Series Of Tubes” Pays Tribute To Former Senator Ted Stevens. C.f. Unfortunate...