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ICTs and Social Capital in the Knowledge Society
	In ICTs and Social Capital in the Knowledge Society (114 page PDF by FTP), the European Commission takes an in depth look at the role of new communication technology in helping develop various forms of social capital, including virtual communities, the dissemination of knowledge within and between communities of practice, and the notion of networked social capital. Posted: 12/14/04; 11:27:12 AM #

Controversial U.S. Groups Operate Behind Scenes on Iraq Vote
	The New Standard (ad supported day pass required) takes a look at a couple of controverial NGOs working to influence the upcoming election in Iraq. Posted: 12/14/04; 11:27:02 AM #

The therapeutic activism of MoveOn.org
	Chris Suellentrop criticizes Moveon.org as being The Feel-Good Group of the Year. I'm a big believer in movement building and organizational development, but there is also something to be said for actual political outcomes. Posted: 12/14/04; 11:26:19 AM #