Michael Cornfield
ABSTRACT
The Internet has become a fundamental tool for political organizing. This panel will explore how Bay Area activists and others are using the Internet to mobilize local and global grassroots movements, and what barriers stand in their way.
Index Terms
- Plenary Session #7: Grassroots Goes Global: Activism Online
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