Monthly Archives: October 2010

A Move in Political Cynicism or Politics as Usual?

For the first time in Florida’s history, there is a non-binding Constitutional Amendment on the ballot. The referendum, which is backed by Republican Jeff Atwater, calls on the federal government to balance the budget without raising taxes. The referendum, which … Continue reading

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Getting Real About Social Media and Social Change

In a recent piece in the New Yorker, Malcolm Gladwell argues that the revolution will never be tweeted because social media lack the capacity to nurture, let alone sustain, high-risk activism. His example is a good one. He briefly (and … Continue reading

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