Internet & democracy

What I Did on My Iraqi Vacation

Stevie Converse — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:08:40 -0400

Full article: Tech President
Nancy Scola
A State Department trip to Iran brought together that country's top officials with representatives from a handful of U.S. Web 2.0 companies. The all-male American delegation met with Iraqi groups that included several women for discussions about developing a stronger civil society.

Internet Can Strengthen Democracy

Stevie Converse — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:30:53 -0400

Full article: CNN
Craig Newmark
Craig Newmark tells us how people are using the Internet as the platform for engagement in elections and governance. "Speaking as a nerd, I love the technology, but what really matters is the means by which we all can use the Net to strengthen democracy in the U.S.A."