NCMR 2008: Netroots: What's Next?
SwirlSpice Jun 07 08
I'm attending the National Conference on Media Reform here in Minneapolis this weekend.
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The rapidly growing progressive political blogosphere -- a.k.a. "the Netroots" -- is transforming politics and challenging the traditional media. The Netroots impact on the national political conversation is undeniable. But now that they've "crashed the gates," what comes next? How are the Netroots connecting with the grassroots and organizing for lasting change? How is the landscape changing as new voices emerge, blogs go local, and corporate media tries to capitalize on what's happening online?Speakers: Baratunde Thurston, Cenk Uygur, Duncan Black, Gina Cooper, Robin Marty
Just to be upfront, I mainly came to this to hear Baratunde Thurston and Robin Marty speak. Full story...
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