Megan West(erby)

Much has been written of late about “clicktivism,” and whether the “loose ties” of online engagement can be compared with “movements” of the past. While there is merit in the rich, introspective discussion, both sides are missing a key point: the biggest problem isn’t the connectivity of citizens to each other, it’s in the last mile of turning millions of new citizen “voices” into anything Capitol Hill can actually use. Jake Brewer: The Tragedy of Political Advocacy

Really good read.

26 October 2010 ·