Online Activism

Publications

presentationJun 28, 2011

How Social Networking Can Reinvigorate American Democracy and Civic Participation (with video & transcript)

A discussion forum focused on using social networking and digital tools to reinvigorate democracy and extend electronic engagement from campaigns and grassroots-activism to governance.
reportSep 1, 2009

The Internet and Civic Engagement

Just as in offline politics, the well-off and well-educated are especially likely to participate in online activities that mirror offline forms of engagement. But there are hints that social media may alter this pattern.
short readsMay 12, 2009

Obama’s Online Activists

A quarter of Obama voters who use the internet posted political material online.
reportSep 26, 2008

The financial crisis online

Online activists and concerned citizens are using the internet to learn about the financial crisis, share their views on the proposed bailout, and organize their friends.
reportOct 13, 2005

Prizes for civic activism

Possibly in an internet first, a political group is offering a big prize — $100,000 — for political reform ideas.

Obama’s Online Activists