Communication through tools like Twitter and WordPress is fundamentally changing the way we consume, discover, and interact with information. This radical effect on information consumption is driving the reorganization of communication patterns as well. The effects of all this are most readily seen in the media and technology industries but are no less revolutionary in politics. What follows are the sections of my senior thesis in which I address the question of how these technologies are providing of a radically different conception for political participation.

These sections can be read in any order but are most effectively read from left to right below. If one is of particular interest, though, they are effectively stand alone essays with the unifying introduction and conclusion. Enjoy them, critique them, and comment if you feel so inclined. Thanks for reading.

Brilliant!

where in the world is carmen sandiego! (barack obama and hillary clinton rather)

More American's play World of Warcraft than farm, and yet farmers from Kansas are the example the media uses when they want the perspective of the 'average' American

"I think freedom of movement is one of the most basic human rights, as anyone who is denied it can confirm. It is abhorrent that the rich and the educated are allowed to circulate around the world more or less freely, while the poor are not — causing, i

Are young Americans more interested in selling out than changing the world? Daniel Brook's new book argues that 20-somethings are forced to choose between living by their ideals or making a living.

trickle down effect some?

the 20th century was defined by left and right, what will define the 21st century? Prospect poses this question to 100 thinkers and writers

a history of libertarianism in america

aqua teen hunger force guerrilla marketing campaign causes bomb scare. marketers hold press conference about hair

coalitions between liberals and libertarians

Time's 10 best senators

2006-11-12 20:00

religious extremists in michigan

2006-11-04 19:02

organize protests

habeas corpus gone....

oh come on.

Harken to Halliburton, corporate and governmental corruption

the us government is rapidly becoming if not already fascist

fair trade free chocolate

Bush stepping on a flag

how much did it actually change? myths debunked

assess companies by their social responsibility profile

screw hillary. gore for president.

rss feeds to track bills in congress available here

reporter's phone calls are being tracked to identify and crack down on sources. i'm starting to think "impeach bush" is the right path.

this bill needs to die. it blocks essentially everything good on the internet. not only myspace but also blogs, forums, and every other site where you can create a profile.

various news articles

a bush dynasty indeed

what the shit? LAPD just runs in and start beating peaceful protestors?

exxon is evil.

Is our congressional system so f-ed up, that actual congresspeople would choose civil disobedience as a tactic instead of just introducing a freakin bill?
Huh.

well written article about how the left has f-ed up in general, but he gives in at the end by just changing his own identity. right now both the "left" and the "right" are hodge podge coalitions that need to be shaken up. He is writing from a European vie

the world isn't flat enough featuring Jimmy Wales of Wikipedia

allegorical story by the unabomber about political movements and their fracturing