The Social Side of the Internet
The internet is now deeply embedded in group and organizational life in America. This is especially true of social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
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Egypt Takes Center Stage on Blogs
Last week, bloggers tackled the situation in Egypt as both reporter and commentator. More were critical of Obama’s actions but the discussion moved far beyond the current president. And two of the most-viewed videos on YouTube featured scenes of the protests in the streets of Cairo.
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Bloggers Focus on a Supreme Court Justice and Social Security
The top subjects for bloggers last week involved Washington-centric stories, but not the one that galvanized much of the mainstream media. The lead subject on Twitter was about online news judgment. And on YouTube, an eight-month-old clip featuring remarks by talk host Glenn Beck became the subject of a debate about inflammatory speech.
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Perception of open government is tied to higher levels of community satisfaction
Surveys in several communities have found that the people who believe their local government does a good job sharing information are more likely than others to feel satisfied with civic life.