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An Introduction to Activism on the Internet

I'm profoundly impressed with John Emerson's Introduction to Activism on the Internet. The topics he touches on (complete with rather current links) include: International Web Landscape, Campaigns Around the World, Cell Phones, Surveillance and Crackdown, Protection and Anonymity, Advocacy Tools, Email, Blogs, Openness, Viral Marketing, Translation and Accessibility, Examples of Effective Action, and Torture and Terrorism. Posted: 11/28/05; 6:05:57 AM #

Bush To Increase Funding For Hope-Based Initiatives
	It's been amused and a little sad to watch organizations chase after the recent wave of "faith based" government funding in the United States. So, it was with a loud guffaw that I read the Onion headline: Bush To Increase Funding For Hope-Based Initiatives. Please enjoy a little Monday morning humor. Posted: 11/28/05; 6:02:27 AM #

Russians Seek to Put Restrictions on NGOs
	The authoritarian government of Vladimir Putin is pushing through legislation that will place NGOs in Russia under new controls and restrictions. International organizations are the particular targets. Posted: 11/28/05; 6:00:17 AM #