Grassroots Democracy

Elections Got You Down?

Anis Shivani | Posted 05.25.2011

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Anis Shivani

In a season of political discontent -- trivialities and distractions, renewed culture wars and the rebirth of regressive impulses -- these books remind us what is really at stake in political participation and democratic tension.

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PdF: Can the Internet Fix Politics?

Craig Newmark | Posted 05.25.2011

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Craig Newmark

The movement toward online grassroots democracy will create a more civil, effective political system. This is not in the interest of some, but countermeasures are on their way to foil the efforts of people who don't want politics fixed.

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The Permanent Campaign Has No Borders

David Hoffman | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Hoffman

Instead of pre-packaged messages broadcast overseas, building the capacity of local media and investigative reporters promotes transparency and creates a culture of democratic activism.

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Santa Cruz: Grassroots Expectations High for an Obama Administration

L.D. Janakos | Posted 05.25.2011

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L.D. Janakos

These local political dialogues provide a platform and space for voters and politicians to solve problems, ideally without "sound bites and finger pointing."

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ObamaTravel.org: The Candidate's Latest Grassroots Strategy

Craig Newmark | Posted 05.25.2011

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Craig Newmark

Here we have what looks like real "community organizing" -- online and offline-- and, however much it may have been maligned last week in St Paul, "community organizing" is grassroots democracy.

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DNC08: Transitioning from Top-Down

Craig Newmark | Posted 05.25.2011

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Craig Newmark

Networked grassroots democracy.I see it happening, people are catching on. It's waiting for just the right phrasing to trigger a tipping point.

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