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Social Media Government

A social media mechanism that allows every American citizen to propose public policy (foreign and domestic) and vote on such proposals, on the other hand, would effectively put every single politician out of work.
City Pulse  |  Cole Smithey  |  01-02-2012  |  Commentary

Why Did the Conflict Between Russia & Georgia Crash Twitter & Facebook?new

Does the inconvenience of a short Facebook/Twitter crash mean that Americans are victims of war on par with the estimated 2,000 people who died in the actual fighting last year? Of course not. But it does demonstrate that our increasing reliance on electronic communication networks makes the U.S. vulnerable to attacks in ways we never before imagined.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  08-25-2009  |  Commentary

Can Social Media Transform Politics ... and Reboot Texas Republicans?new

Twitter and other social-media tools certainly illuminate the humanity of politicians who make enthusiastic use of the newest technology. But is this kind of social networking politically effective? Does it give Twitter and Facebook followers anything more important than a sometimes-revealing glimpse into their favorite politicians' consciousnesses?
The Texas Observer  |  Josh Berthume  |  06-17-2009  |  Politics

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