Internet and New Media

For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online

For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online For Kerry’s Seat, Party Activists Push Barney Frank Online

Although Governor Deval Patrick said it won’t affect his choice of a replacement, the petition drive could raise pressure to involve citizens in the process.

Jan 14, 2013 / Ari Melber

Remembering Aaron Swartz

Remembering Aaron Swartz Remembering Aaron Swartz

Each of our minds contain a universe, but how is it that his mind contained fourteen or fifteen of them?

Jan 12, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

After Shooting, Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record

After Shooting, Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record After Shooting, Gun Control Petition Breaks White House Record

There is an unusually large, organized drive for gun control after the murder at Sandy Hook Elementary.

Dec 17, 2012 / Ari Melber

Tapping E-mail List, Obama Hammers GOP on Taxes and Discharge Tapping E-mail List, Obama Hammers GOP on Taxes and Discharge

The election is over, but President Obama is already tapping his campaign e-mail list to press Republcans into a tax retreat.

Dec 10, 2012 / Ari Melber

Black Friday Strike Will Test the Power of High-Stakes Online Organizing Black Friday Strike Will Test the Power of High-Stakes Online Organizing

Will Facebook conversations mobilize workers to strike?

Nov 22, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

For Election Day, Obama Bests Romney in Online Mobilization For Election Day, Obama Bests Romney in Online Mobilization

The presidential campaigns have different voter targets and different approaches for turning them out.

Nov 5, 2012 / Ari Melber

The Liberal and Digital Battle Over Change The Liberal and Digital Battle Over Change

There are unusual battle lines in a major progressive dispute over the future of the powerhouse website Change.org.

Oct 29, 2012 / Ari Melber

Why Romney Is Losing the Meme Election Why Romney Is Losing the Meme Election

The explosion of online mockery over Mitt Romney’s binder comment at the debate reveals a bigger problem.

Oct 17, 2012 / Ari Melber

The Week of Unhappy Men on the Internet The Week of Unhappy Men on the Internet

It’s time for some men on Twitter to handle criticism better.

Oct 12, 2012 / Michelle Dean

Where Crazy Conservative Memes Are Invented Where Crazy Conservative Memes Are Invented

The parallel universe of right-wing conspiracy e-mail smears.

Sep 25, 2012 / Ben Adler

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