Podcasts about online activism

Today, we're going over your questions. You guys had some follow-ups about my stalker, Timothy C., and I'll be giving you a few more details on that situation. We're also unpacking the RFK Jr. sex scandal—what's real, what's spin, and what it all means. Plus, the government's leaked text messages have been making waves, and I'll be breaking down what they reveal and why you should (and shouldn't) care.—https://policecoffee.com/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACG7qmI1dmMkruwgp8vA8w0oECKla&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtJ6_BhDWARIsAGanmKfdkRQ1M1sighZQ-PGpEpsCjrZ8fCigidnvH55bfBUNMa56-yoy_A8aAv34EALw_wcB—https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CcmZWvQEaLTQAQRAFy2BQ?si=FgeO4b9QSi-5eB2cqX2XHw

In this episode of Leading in Color, host Sarah Morgan continues the BlackBlogsMatter / BlackPodsMatter challenge with a timely discussion on “Online Activism vs Moving in Silence.”   Sarah explores the importance of strategy in activism, recognizing that while speaking out can be powerful, some moments call for discretion. She shares five key questions to help listeners determine when to be vocal online and when to act behind the scenes.    Sarah also reminds listeners that activism has real consequences, from job risks to personal safety, and that moving in silence is sometimes the best way to build power, knowledge, and community before taking action.   This episode challenges listeners to reflect on their role in the movement and make intentional choices about how and when to engage.   Follow Leading in Color on Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn, and don't forget to leave a 5-star review. Join the conversation using #BlackBlogsMatter.  

Episode 316 of RevoluitonZ begins with a short letter to a friend and the friend's response. The episode considers views about becoming active, online activity, today's situation's pluses and minuses and our options, and Trump's voters. Should I and you be despondent, step aside, and wait. Slow and steady patience will win the race. Or should I and you be militant, dive right in, and battle full bore? The early days will set the stage for later days. And what about Trump voters? A case for each side exists. I believe one is right and one is wrong. But which is which? My friend and I disagree. He has lots of support. I have you, I hope. Support the show

We dive deep into the controversial topic of cancel culture and its impact on society. Cancel culture refers to the practice of boycotting or publicly shaming individuals or companies for problematic behavior. While some argue that cancel culture is a necessary tool in holding people accountable for their actions, others believe that it has gone too far and is being used to silence and intimidate people. We explore the pros and cons of cancel culture and offer alternative solutions to address problematic behavior. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on this important topic. "Cancel culture: When online activism goes too far.  Subscribe to From Da Ground Up Productions YouTube channel and hit the notification button so you can catch this show and all upcoming shows.  ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://youtube.com/c/Fromdagroundupproductions ALSO add our  Twitch channel at

This week, artist and activist Jyotsna Siddharth joins us to unpack the evolution of wokeness in India, the rise of social media activism, and what it means to hold people accountable with compassion. 'Respectfully Disagree' is The Swaddle Team's very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

If you're not following Katie Grossbard, I'm going to need you to kindly go follow her, rn. Okay, fine, you can finish reading this description first. She is not only a founding member of the popular voting information resource - i am a voter - but she's quite the online activist herself. Known for her roundups of top tweets on all-things politics and her in the know shares on politics happening in the moment, Katie is in the game. It's also one that we (very biased here) think more young people should jump into. In our conversation – where we mention Steve Kornacki over 500 times (take a sip of water every time you hear his name) – we go chat about how to use one's own social media and platforms to get the vote out and get your friends engaged with civics, and politics today. Katie Grossbard: https://www.instagram.com/katiegrossbard/ I am a voter: https://www.instagram.com/iamavoter/ Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXZu8SynwiQzElPxfJ_SCcw Winc (21+ only): https://winc.mivh.net/vn1kZW Brand Ambassador Program: https://www.girlandthegov.com/the-ambassadors Internship Description: https://www.girlandthegov.com/careers Join our Tennis Club via Break The Love: https://www.breakthelove.com/clubs/girlandthegov Follow us on Pinterest: https://pin.it/61MuWuo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girl-and-the-gov-the-podcast/support

On today's Breitbart News Daily podcast, we begin with a horrific story from our southern border where a national guardsman apparently died saving two drowning illegal aliens who intended to smuggle drugs into our country. It's a national disgrace and should wake people up, but will it? It was Earth Day over the weekend and, politically speaking, the greens are in retreat - most likely because the fake news is no longer credible on anything, including alleged climate change. But some people are deeply committed to the cause of slowing human progress in the name of Mother Earth, including one man who burned himself alive on the steps of the Supreme Court. Yes, that really happened. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) continues to run up the score, Donald Trump weighs in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and much more in the opening. Our first guest is Breitbart News' London Bureau Chief Oliver Lane who reports the details and explains the significance of the French presidential election. And then, MMA fighter, coach, hunting enthusiast, and online influencer James Vick joins the show to discuss the key to being an elite fighter, how to noodle for catfish, why hog hunting is the best, and so much more.

Georgetown University graduate student Nisrine Hilizah speaks to guests Houda Mzioudet and Amuna Ali about the ways in which social media is being used to call attention to anti-black racism in the Arab world. Guest Bios Houda Mzioudet is a Tunisian researcher, journalist, and anti-racist activist. She co-founded ADAM, the first black Tunisian association, and the Voice of Tunisian Black Women collective. Between 2011 and 2018, Mzioudet covered the uprisings and their aftermaths in Tunisia and Libya for international outlets, including Al Jazeera English, CBC, and BBC. Houda is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Toronto. Amuna Ali is a Somali-Yemeni Anti-racist activist. Born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, Amuna is the founder of the social media page BlackArabsCollective, an Instagram page that serves as "a platform to share the stories and amplify the voices of Black Arabs." Amuna holds two master's degrees, one in Innovation and Change Management and another in Sports Management.

This week, special guest Genesia Alves joins us to discuss consent, new feminist lingo, and whether a generational divide among feminists is hurting the fight for gender equality. Watch the clip of Ziwe quizzing Gloria Steinem about 'WAP' here -- https://twitter.com/ziwe/status/1393552025871429641?s=20

In a week where: Britney Spears' father Jamie to step down as her conservator after 13 years and a series of court battles this summer. Five people in Plymouth die from a mass shooting. Over 1,000 die after Haiti is hit with a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. Afghanistan's capital Kabul is taken over by The Taliban; president Ashraf Ghani flees to Tajikistan. RIP comedian Sean Lock, aged 58. In an All-Life show, we begin with (6:46) the recent results of the US Census and how demography can be used for good and bad.In the 2nd segment: (21:17) We are all aware of TikTok now. In the space of a couple of years, it's become ubiquitous on social media. But is that a good thing? (Of course, it fu**ing isn't...)In the 3rd segment: (36:11) Online activism has become some form of a necessary evil. Whilst it gives people the opportunity to raise awareness consistently, it also bears negatives such as bombardment & subsequently, emotional burnout.Lastly: (53:43) Culture is an ever-present thing but some people seem to think it's rigid. And because people think this, it causes friction between them and culture itself, which is constantly fluctuating. Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @5thElement_UK5E Community DiscordWebsite: www.the5thelement.org.ukIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

This special episode of At the Square features American Public Square at Jewell's (APS) Spring 2021 Intern Team comprised of Hugo Juarez Avalos, Hannah Cole, and Luke Dema joined by guests Leslie Ponce-Diaz, Rubi Perez Vazquez, and Valeria Martinez speaking about Online Activism. Find out more at https://americanpublicsquare.org/ 

On this week's episode we sit with Ilana Wolstein (@ilanawols), Jewish activist, content creator and digital media aficionado who currently works in branding and digital marketing. In her spare time, Ilana also spends her time finding homes for some of the cutest foster dogs. Online, or on the street, Ilana is a fierce supporter of the Jewish people and a strong combatant of antisemitism in all of its ever manifesting forms. Whether it's in pieces, posts or podcasts, Ilana has continued to place antisemitism at the forefront of her conscience and her conversations. Some topics we discuss here are: - Why its still scary to be Jewish? - Role of the Modern Online Jewish Activist - Importance of Gaining Jewish Literacy - Ilana's Favorite Jewish Social Media Accounts - Why Judaism is Not a Religion --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twotalljewshow/support

This week, we are speaking to Bhavjit Singh, the founder of the Twitter account @Tractor2twitr. The account was set up to support the Indian Farmers' Protests and counter the narrative being promoted by the mainstream media and the IT cells of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party led by President Narendra Modi. It currently has over 50,000 followers and is run by several hundred volunteers across the globe.Host & Producer: Chipo MaponderaResearcher: Eliza BaconEditor: Deirbhile Ní BhranáinSound Engineer: Fungai NengareTheme Music: Anna De MutiisDiscover more about this interview on our website here.Twitter: @global_futuresInstagram: @global_futuresYouTube: Global Digital FuturesSubscribe to our newsletter on Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak about personal experiences with over identifying with culture and causes. We also touch on social media activism. We did a little recap on all the guests we had on in May and make sure to listen to the end for a special announcement! Grumpy Dad Gerhard moans and complains about life in general. Enjoy!   Follow us @gerhardfvoigt @nessvoigt @cocotalkpodcast   To purchase Mana Wahine Affirmation Cards www.vanessavoigt.com      

Since March 2020, the fight for social justice has seem to become a priority in the culture of all generations. With this, online activism became a way for people to support and stay safe during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nowadays, it seems anyone with access to the internet and and Instagram account can begin making content to inform others and we've seen the rise of infographic culture. But where's the line between help and hinder? Today, I discuss the development of online activism, it's peaks and troughs as well as the importance of focusing on how we can use social media for the better.

Welcome back to Dare to be Great! In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Talia Woodin to talk all things protest: both online and on-the-ground, direct action. Stop HS2: http://stophs2.org/ HS2 Rebellion: @hs2rebellion Kill the Bill: @killthebill_official Today, Talia's recommended community are Dominique Palmer (@domipalmer) and Guardians of the Forest.

Welcome to episode 75 of Activist #MMT. Today is part two of my two-part conversation with Chris McArdle. Today we discuss online activism, and also the concept of truth versus an academic theory. MMT is not "the truth about economics" as I have, admittedly, often said, it is simply the most convincing economic theory to me (and Chris). Truth is an inherently-subjective term and is therefore not conducive to encouraging others to look into MMT, let alone be convinced by it. We end today’s episode by giving a rundown of our lists of important sources that we find valuable to pass on to others interested in learning more about MMT, both from an introductory point of view, and for those wanting more detail. Many links to these sources and more can be found in the show notes for . But for now, let’s get right back to my conversation with Chris McArdle.

Welcome to episode 75 of Activist #MMT. Today is part two of my two-part conversation with Chris McArdle. Today we discuss online activism, and also the concept of truth versus an academic theory. MMT is not "the truth about economics" as I have, admittedly, often said, it is simply the most convincing economic theory to me (and Chris). Truth is an inherently-subjective term and is therefore not conducive to encouraging others to look into MMT, let alone be convinced by it. We end today’s episode by giving a rundown of our lists of important sources that we find valuable to pass on to others interested in learning more about MMT, both from an introductory point of view, and for those wanting more detail. Many links to these sources and more can be found in the show notes for part one. But for now, let’s get right back to my conversation with Chris McArdle.

When a wave of revolutions swept the Middle East and North Africa in 2010, the internet became an essential tool for political protest. Social media enabled activists to communicate, organize and raise global awareness of the situation. In this episode, Middle East and North Africa expert Jon Nordenson talks about the role of social media during the Arab Spring, and how online activism has developed over time, in light of both technological advances and events such as the War on Terror and the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosting the episode is Mathea Reine-Nilsen, Deputy Leader of YATA Oslo.

Halmurat Uyghur is a Uyghur activist and physician based in Finland. In 2017, after his parents were sent to one of the Chinese government's "re-education camps" in Xinjiang, he began to campaign for Uyghur rights and was among the first to stand up and openly talk about his parents’ arbitrary detention. Halmurat has used social media to promote his cause through hashtag campaigns like #MeTooUyghur, which has created a platform for Uyghurs to document their own personal cases of missing family members and spread awareness. In this conversation from June 2020, Paul speaks with Halmurat about his search for his own parents and how it sparked his journey toward online grassroots activism for others in the Uyghur community whose families have been separated by the Chinese government's policies. Transcript: https://medium.com/@dividedfamiliespodcast/online-activism-in-the-uyghur-diaspora-with-halmurat-uyghur-7c37db62e114 Learn more about his organization at https://uyghuraid.org/ Follow Halmurat on Twitter @HUyghur For updates, follow us on Instagram at @DividedFamiliesPodcast, and contact us at dividedfamiliespodcast@gmail.com This episode was edited by Katherine Moncure.

For people who have the resources to participate, an important portion of life now is spent online on the Internet. Some of those online activities now include political expression and political behavior. On this episode, we talk with Deen Freelon of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about what we know about online activism in its various forms.

  Today I’m in conversation with my friends Andrew Pulrang and Gregg Beratan. The three of us are co-partners in #CripTheVote, an online movement encouraging the political participation of disabled … Continue Reading Ep 99: Online Activism

Guest Brittanie Wilson will talk about Partners in Policymaking (https://mn.gov/mnddc/pipm), online activism, and the importance and prevalence of social media for disabled folks. She can be reached at @Brittanie.Wilson on Instagram. This was recorded right after the international day of persons with disabilities (https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/personswithdisabilitiesday). ASL interpretation with captions will be coming soon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Tamara A. Small, Associate Professor in Political Science at the University of Guelph, discusses her research on social media and politics in Canada. We start out with her latest edited volume Digital Politics in Canada: Promises and Realities (2020, University of Toronto Press). We then dive into Dr. Small's research on Canadian party leaders'  use of Twitter, citizens' sharing of memes about Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau, and how Canadian courts use social media. We also cover how journalists live-tweet about court cases, and the Canadian courts' struggle to adapt during Covid-19. Here's the full list of studies discused in the episode: Digital Politics in Canada: Promises and Realities (2020)What the Hashtag? A Content Analysis of Canadian Politics on Twitter (2011)Online Negativity in Canada: Do Canadian Party Leaders Attack on Twitter? (2018)Trolling Stephen Harper: Internet Memes as Online Activism (2019)“Justin Trudeau – I Don’t Know Her”: An Analysis of Leadership Memes of Justin Trudeau (2020)Tweet Justice: The Canadian Court’s Use of Social Media (2020)Play-by-Play Justice: Tweeting Criminal Trials in the Digital Age (2020)Trial by Zoom? The Response to COVID-19 by Canada's Courts (2020)  

Jackie and Gareth run Vegan For The Animals, which is an organisation dedicated to creating social awareness towards helping animals and the planet by promoting a vegan message. Across the social media platforms they have over 400,000 followers and stories from their website have tens of thousands of shares.The key topics in today's episode:- The history of Vegan FTA- Getting off medications- What it means to go to a vigil- Showing the positives of a plant based diet- Fear of being not good enough- From dairy farmer to vegan- Government subsidies- Limiting negativity- Zen in natureVideo Version: https://2lk2f.app.link/VeganFTAResources:Tui Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucvO-gphZngVegfest Interview: https://veganwomensleadershipnetwork.com/004-jackie-norman-former-dairy-beef-farmer-turned-vegan-on-effective-strategies-for-animal-advocates/Connect with Jackie & Gareth:Website | https://veganfta.com/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/veganfta/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/vegansontheroad/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vegan.f.t.a/?hl=enYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/VeganFTAConnect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmInstagram | @tomsimakYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify | Stitcher |Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace

Tricky is the place to discuss difficult questions away from the bear pit of social media. Creative director David Chukwujekwu, Trainee paralegal Amanda Calley, Youtuber Kirstie Bryce, and North Lanarkshire councillor Meghan Gallacher discuss the effectiveness of online activism. Whether it's Black Lives Matter, Marcus Rashford's crusade over school meals or the global campaign EndSARS drawing attention to police brutality in Nigeria online is steadily becoming the place where people are engaging with political and social issues. But does posting a black square or a hashtag really constitute activism? For our panel there's nothing worse than taking a selfie at a protest just to be seen there, or a commercial brand jumping on the band wagon of the cause du jour. As for so called influencers activism can be a double edged sword, support every cause and people don't take you seriously, fail to support something and people call you out for not caring. Producers: Myles Bonnar and Peter McManus Editor: Anthony Browne A BBC Scotland production for Radio 4

In this episode we sit down with three Nigerian Cybersecurity Experts, Sophie, Eyitemi and Yomi to talk about the #EndSars Movement and also provide security tips on ways Online and Offline protestors in the movement can increase their privacy and counter surveillance. What is the #EndSars Movement? End SARS or #EndSARS is a decentralised social movement and series of mass protests against police brutality in Nigeria. The slogan calls for the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a notorious unit of the Nigerian Police with a long record of abuses. The protests which takes its name from the slogan started in 2017 as a Twittercampaign using the hashtag #ENDSARS to demand the disbanding of the unit by the Nigerian government. After experiencing a revitalisation in October 2020 following more revelations of the abuses of the unit, mass demonstrationsoccurred throughout the major cities of Nigeria, accompanied by vociferous outrage on social media platforms. About 28 million tweets bearing the hashtag have been accumulated on Twitter alone. What happened on October 20th 2020? On the night of 20 October 2020, at about 6:50 p.m, members of the Nigerian Armed Forces opened fire on peaceful End SARS protesters at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos, Nigeria. The number of casualties is still unknown. However, there have been complaints about missing persons (friends and family members), and a few were confirmed to be hospitalized. After visiting hospitalized casualties a day after the incident (21 October 2020), the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu, initially denied any loss of life by gunfire, but later admitted that two persons were killed. Amnesty International stated that at least 12 protesters were killed in what the organisation described as "extrajudicial executions". HOW CAN PEOPLE HELP IN THE UK? 1. Partake in a protest (albeit at a social distance) Protests will hit Britain starting from this weekend in London and across the country. Find out more at @endsarsuk , ensure social distancing measures and keep safe. 2. Write to your MP Find out who your local MP is and send them a letter via the Write To Them website, urging them to condemn the brutality of Nigeria’s radical unrest. 3. Follow commendable sources (please factcheck) 4. Sign petitions

Hear from Hayley on finding her way as an illustrator and designer, what online activism looks like in the midst of a pandemic, shifting expectations of productivity as an artist and soon-to-be-parent, and finding creative outlets even when her passion is her profession.  RESOURCES Lucky News & Grocery Maryland Institute College of Art Brooklyn Museum Lucky Mud Design Potters Guild of Baltimore  Brenda Garand Carson Ellis www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by: Suahn Album Artwork by: David Colson

Tik Tok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter. There is one generation that knows how to take full advantage of social media and make it work for them. In this episode, I try to work out what makes Generation Z... Generation Z. I am joined by Macy Lee, a Gen Z social activist to discuss more about what it actually means to make a change in real life, online.

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss how to be a better human being. We talk about how to use your social media to be a force of change in an otherwise troubled world. We also talk about being politically active and finding the courage to use your voice for the things that matter! Hope you'll come along for the journey!Links to support the BLM Movement:https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/https://www.naacpldf.orghttps://www.obama.org/donate/https://www.ggenyc.org/donate/https://neaedjustice.org/black-lives-matter-school-resources/https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matterhttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/akzvga/how-to-support-black-owned-restaurants-right-nowhttps://eji.orgMichelle Obama's Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/71mvGXupfKcmO6jlmOJQTP?si=DXvSGaPJSJid-jme2Ab-dwutm_source=us-en_brand_contextual_text&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=alwayson_ucanz_us_premiumbusiness_obama-podcast_nonbrand+contextual+text+exact+us-en+googleHow to Register to Vote:https://www.becomeavoter.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=bav-ca-2020&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-szYu_OZ6wIVCB6tBh1M4gVcEAAYASAAEgKboPD_BwEhttps://www.vote.orgHow to Support Yemen, Lebanon, and Syria:https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2020/beirut-explosion-red-cross-treating-the-wounded.htmlhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/08/05/beirut-explosion-how-help-victims-lebanon/3300822001/https://www.projecthope.org/crisis-in-yemen/09/2019/https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/syria?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkK6MtfSZ6wIVcyCtBh22ggmUEAAYAiAAEgLidfD_BwE&source=ADD170U0U00&utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=GooglePaid&utm_content=nonbrand

Journalist and digital-rights activist Markus Beckedahl discusses ways to protest effectively on social media. Reaching an audience, making a mark, making a difference -- none of that happens by itself. Here is some expert advice.

On this episode, we have a returning guest: Justin Coffie! He was the alumni moderator on our "Black Experiences in America" student panel podcast and he joins us again to continue the conversation around BLM, how we can continue to create change through online activism, what role everyone can play to help, and tips for students looking into Law School! Justin was recently admitted into FIU Law and talks about his goals to use law for change and how other students can do the same!  (The views and opinions expressed in every episode of "More Than a Major" belong to the guest speaker of the episode and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of FIU. Topics and opinions discussed in this podcast are meant to bring light to new ideas and give our guests a platform to reflect on their opinions for the sake of education and exploration.) 

From flooding hashtags to weaponising Disney's copyright policing: what online activism and protests can learn from K-Pop fans during COVID-19. As COVID-19 sets out to change the world forever, join us in the following weeks in thinking about what's to come in the future of business. This series is part of Sydney Business Insights, you can subscribe to our podcasts on Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Libsyn, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow us online on Flipboard, Twitter, or sbi.sydney.edu.au. For shownotes and links: sbi.sydney.edu.au/online-activism-on-corona-business-insights/ Discover our COVID Business Impact Dashboard: sbi.sydney.edu.au/coronavirus/

From flooding hashtags to weaponising Disney's copyright policing: what online activism and protests can learn from K-Pop fans during COVID-19. As COVID-19 sets out to change the world forever, join us in the following weeks in thinking about what's to come in the future of business. You can subscribe to our podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts or wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow us on Flipboard (https://flip.it/jdwqTP), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sydney-business-insights/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/SydBusInsights) to keep updated with our latest insights. For shownotes and links: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/online-activism-on-corona-business-insights/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast Discover our COVID Business Impact Dashboard: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/coronavirus/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast

From flooding hashtags to weaponising Disney’s copyright policing: what online activism and protests can learn from K-Pop fans during COVID-19. As COVID-19 sets out to change the world forever, join us in the following weeks in thinking about what's to come in the future of business. This series is part of Sydney Business Insights, you can subscribe to our podcasts on Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Libsyn, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can follow us online on Flipboard (https://flip.it/jdwqTP), Twitter (https://twitter.com/SydBusInsights), or https://sbi.sydney.edu.au. For shownotes and links: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/online-activism-on-corona-business-insights/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast Discover our COVID Business Impact Dashboard: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/coronavirus/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=podcast

K-Pop fans have come to the aid of Black Lives Matter protestors online. If you know your history, that may come as a surprise. Links: A beginner’s guide to K-pop How K-pop fans are weaponizing the internet for Black Lives Matter Guests: Aja Romano, Vox.com culture writer (@ajaromano) Miranda Larsen, Kpop scholar and fan (https://twitter.com/AcaOtaku) Host: Arielle Duhaime-Ross (@adrs), host and lead reporter of Reset About Recode by Vox: Recode by Vox helps you understand how tech is changing the world — and changing us.

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Harris Sultan is a Pakistani-Australian atheist activist and author of "The Curse of God: Why I Left Islam." His YouTube channel, Pakistani Mulhid, promotes atheism and secularism in Urdu, the language spoken in Pakistan. With tens of thousands of subscribers and an even wider audience, he is able to reach countless atheists in one of the world's largest Muslim countries—in their language—with a message that would land him in jail or worse if he did it on the ground. While "armchair experts" and "slacktivists" were disparaged in the past, we're now seeing how internet connections and YouTube channels can be so much more powerful than pens and picket signs. With so many of us working from home during this COVID-19 era, Harris and I talk about how to be an effective and influential activist online.

A little more of a serious vibe for this episode. But we tried to bring the mood back up towards the end. Us talking about the internet reaction we've seen on Instagram and other mediums is in no way meant to undermine the problem of racism in the US.  Host Instagrams:  Choesang: @teechoes  Sherab: @sherabbb  Choyang: @tenzinchoyang9743 

On this show we’re joined by animal activist and sociologist Roger Yates. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including: his activism with the Vegan Information Project, online activism in a time when other forms of activism are less possible, challenging an “animals only” mindset in the movement, the animal rights versus welfare debate, and using humour in advocacy.  Links:Roger Yates on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw3l9bhw6n-Ry5xvcDYTArQThe Animal Rights Show: https://www.facebook.com/TheAnimalRightsShow/ The Vegan Information Project: https://www.facebook.com/theveganinformationproject/

*Trigger Warning* Police brutality, racially charged violenceIn this episode of "One More Thing," Miya and Miranda get serious about recent names in  headlines: Ahmaud Arbery and Dreasjon "Sean" Reed. The pair get candid about their perspective of the situation and how stories like these affect the way they carry themselves and care for others in their lives. Later, they dive deeper into online activism and what exactly a good ally to the black community looks like. Resources mentioned in this podcast:Keep updated with the @NAACP and blacklivesmatter.com for continuous updates on these two cases, getting involved in grassroots community efforts, and more.Resource specific to Ahmaud Arbery:Visit https://www.runwithmaud.com/ to get involved with #RunWithMaud and how you can help demand justice.Resources specific to Dreasjon "Sean" Reed: Consider calling the Marion County Prosecutor's office to demand that charges are brought.Visit The National Alliance on Mental Health at www.nami.org for resources on how to recognize the signs of mental and emotional distress in others.

On today's show, Shoshana Weschler of Sunflower Alliance and Isabella Zizi of Idle No More discuss the Army Corps of Engineers proposal to dredge the Carquinez Strait.  We then speak to professor, musician and Extinction Rebellion organizer Sandra Kwak explaining how we can practice social distance and still stay connected in our activism.  sabrina@kpfa.org The post A Rude Awakening – Army Corps of Engineers Bay Dredge Environmental Threat and Extinction Rebellion Online Activism appeared first on KPFA.

New York Senator Brad Hoylman on how people are coming together to help each other during the COVID-19 crisis. Delaney Tarr of March for Our Lives on how activists are adapting to the current situation, and their new campaign Our Power. In memoriam: Matthew Hicks Morris, age 22, killed in Springfield, MO.  With hosts Maryellen Novak and Cathy Marino Thomas, and music by Sing Out Louise.

Abrupt class cuts at City College of San Francisco have city leaders asking hard questions. Is CCSF still for everybody? Then, we're talking about “slacktivism” on tbh — a podcast made by, for, and about teenagers. And anyone else who wants to hear what's on their minds.

Social media has revolutionized how activists get messages out in the world. Chosang Tenzin, a junior at Oakland Technical High School, wanted to understand the differences between being woke behind a screen — and on the street.

Violence against women and gender activism became central issues in Indonesia during the 2019 elections. The growing importance of these issues and events is a sign of how successful they have been at rallying supporters in the digital media environment. Guest: Dr Monika Winarnita (Honorary Research Fellow, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University) Recorded 5 December, 2019.

This week's episode is sponsored by:   No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com     Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We also have a bi-monthly yarn club called Club Dragonfly. You can join on a pro-rated basis and receive three more shipments, with or without bonus swag.   Chicagoland folks can find us at STITCHES Midwest in booths 304/306/308 from August 1st-4th in Schaumburg, Illinois.   All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.   Ever face the tedious task of having to drop down and correct a mistake in your knitting? The Fix-A-Stitch is here to help! It’s a double-ended tool that uses a patented method to change stitches from knit to purl or purl to knit quick and easy. Check our website for great tutorials and other ways to use it. The tool comes in a package of three for light, medium or bulky weights. A lace weight tool is sold separately. Fix-A-Stitch is available at local yarn shops around the country. More information available at www.fixastitch.com.     Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.       We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com       On the Needles:(0:34) Thank you, LittleSkeinAnne for co-hosting in Mom's absence! ** admin update. Episodes 101-491 aren’t available until we finish admin work on them.   The body of Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is complete, first sleeve is done, second sleeve is past the halfway point.   Anne is knitting an Ama sweater in her hand-dyed Merino Sport.    Jasmin is still casting on a Panjereh top by Christina Danaee out of Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio sock   Anne cast on a Pebbles & Pathways Sock, designed by heybrownberry, in her Smooth Sock club colorway “Marilla’s Amethyst Brooch.” (This is for Sock School)   Jasmin mentions Diane (Lady Dye Yarns) and a Rhinebeck Garment MAL we're collaborating on! We talk about a Rhinebeck Lonely Hearts type club. Jasmin is making some slow  progress on her Viajante. Jasmin mentions getting to see Patti LuPone in concert, and Brenda's French Soul Food (restaurant).   Jasmin mentions her Tundra pullover.   Most of Anne’s knitting time has gone to an upcoming kit sample (Hiirnaqtuq) designed by Caroline Dick which is inspired by a children’s book about an Inuktitut mother’s love for her child and their arctic landscapes.    Anne finished a two-night project: Alfalfa (baby) Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn.   In Stitches (22:39)   San Francisco summer means Karl the Fog and sweater weather. Anne has been wearing her Birkin sweater (now steeked into a cardigan), Ursa by Jacqueline Cieslak (bulky cropped pullover, knit in a bright ruby red grapefruit color for cheerfulness in the damp grey weather), Water & Stone by Veera Valimaki, and her Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter.   Jasmin wore her Sprig pullover in San Francisco.   Anne has also been wearing two different styles of the Odacier “Thea Rachelle Raglan” pattern, both are short sleeve, and one is regular mid-hip length and the other is tunic length and she made it to wear under her Soldotna. Both are made from Kaufman Essex Yarn-Dyed Linen.    Jasmin talks about Rick Mondragon's Knit to Fit class, and proportion.   Events: (33:04): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing. Anne mentions Amy Herzog's CustomFit. - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Not Along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(37:14) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?"  thread about how we squeak in our knitting time. Where do you find time to knit? Jasmin talks about Sultana.    When Knitting Attacks:(47:52)   Anne’s beagle attacked her ball of Do or Donut.   Review:(56:14)   Online Activism for the Conflict Averse Anne’s Instagram: @littleskeinanne Book recommendations: So You Want to Talk about Race by Ijeoma Oluo and White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo Anti-racism educators: Where Change Started, Layla Saad, Rachel Cargle Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain    - If you're consuming their writing, please buy your teachers a KO-FI. - Engage in social proof. (Hit the like button) Signal boost posts from people of color. - Diversify purchases and buy from POC.  - Cartoon of Equality, Equity, Justice - If you have a question, start with googling your question. - What is tone policing? (Don't tell a person of color that they would be more effective, if they were "nice") - Signal boost salient comments, so they rise to the top - The "An Unfinished Object" blog, Follow it, and support it  Tour de Fleece:(1:35:58) Driveband and WW woes. Genevieve drop spindles! Jasmin mentions sewn drive bands. Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably  

Today’s guest is Lucy Lucraft who started as a travel blogger but who now focuses mainly on living a low impact lifestyle through veganism and zero waste. I really wanted to ask her about why she’s so passionate about using her platform in this way, and we got quite deep in this chat! Also, here’s a random fact: Lucy is the reason I started a podcast! I took her group course and she gave me the nudge I needed to get going. Anyway, this week’s chat is a really good one. We talk about lots! From only activism to being non-judgemental, donating business profits to charity and growing and changing alongside your business. I hope you like it! One of the best things I ever did was share my journey in its messy entirety - Lucy Lucraft Some of the things we talked about: Choosing a lifestyle that’s outside of the mainstream (in particular, low waste & vegan) Making a difference and being a “good example” even when you’re not perfect yourself Being judged for your lifestyle choices or “failings", and being non-judgemental yourself vs. sharing your passion Dealing with overwhelm when trying to do better Lucy’s best tips for reducing your impact on the planet How we each feel about donating some of our business profits to charity Following a "wiggly" journey of your business as you grow and change Our shared interest in philosophy & history!   For episode show notes & links, head to https://ruthpoundwhite.com/podcast/

Today's guest is Lucy Lucraft who started as a travel blogger but who now focuses mainly on living a low impact lifestyle through veganism and zero waste. I really wanted to ask her about why she's so passionate about using her platform in this way, and we got quite deep in this chat! "One of the best things I ever did was share my journey in its messy entirety" - Lucy Lucraft

Indigenous organizers Yolonda Bluehorse, Jade Begay, and Nick Estes weigh in on the issue of "The Spunky Squaw" online boutique, which recently came on the radar of Indigenous social media users for its use of the dehumanizing "S-word." While the efforts to shut down the page haven't (yet) resulted in the intended outcome, this issue has galvanized Indigenous social media users and has also led to discussing larger topics of both the value and limitations of online activism. Here, our guests discuss solutions, and what can be done when it seems like online efforts to change minds and hearts, falls short.

We travel to Minsk to participate in a workshop on online activism for young people, organized by two Swedish Institute alumni. Speaker of the evening is YouTube star Nika Vodvud, also known as Nixel Pixel and she encourages the participants to speak up against injustice in the online community.

John Sellers joins The Great Battlefield to discuss engaging in non-violent direct action during his time with Greenpeace and as President of The Ruckus Society. He tells us how these experiences influence his current approach to online activism as the co-founder and Executive Director of The Other 98%. | Episode 124

Welcome to Maj-j-j-j-jo-o-o-rity Vil-l-l-l-lain-n-n-n The future of the internet under the elimination of Net Neutrality What is Net Neutrality? Today, the internet and access to it remain open. It remains accessible. It remains “free”, because anyone, anywhere at anytime can use it. But that very freedom is scheduled to be rolled back dramatically on December 14th when the Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote to remove the internet as a public utility from Title II of the Communications Act. Exactly. That legalese is most likely what your internet service provider, commonly called simply ISPs, has been counting on in order to keep consumers willfully ignorant about the future of the internet. But here’s where the rubber meets the road: it’s not working. Yep, as high as 2/3 of Americans from all walks of the political spectrum are keen to this corporate coup. And for good reason, right? From ridiculously long and non-intelligible user agreement forms to shoddy bundling packages with landlines that most kids in the year 2017 don’t even know exist, to simply trying to terminate your cable plan with customer service representatives who are more beast than man (Video of guy cancelling). This last video went viral after that man repeated those cancellation requests to Comcast customer service for nearly 20 minutes. Hell, I personally was sent to collections by Comcast over their mistake for about $30. Cable companies and internet service providers clearly have one lasting motive: the bottom line. So is Net Neutrality just the latest gimmick? Most experts say it’s much more serious than that. Columbia University media law professor Tim Wu first used the term “Net Neutrality” in 2003 when discussing “common carriers”. Companies that have a purpose of moving goods or services from one point to another. They “carry” your phone call from your mother, they “carry” our oil in pipelines, our Christmas packages on railways, and even “carry” precious YouTube videos all the way to your ears. Obviously, some applications may be more useful than others. The important part is that the goods get to you when you need them, and are done so efficiently and quickly. So what might happen in the aftermath of the death of Net Neutrality? Some are saying: The Death of Online Activism the Expansion of Censorship Right now, I can say whatever I want about Verizon. I can say that President Trump’s FCC Chairman, Ajit Pai, whom he personally appointed, is a dirty former lawyer of Verizon that likes to play with his poopy for foreplay in front of his corporate overlords at weird Verizon headquarter sex parties where the board of directors dress up like futuristic S&M dolls and virgins are led to the slaughter at the hands of anatomically correct killer robots all for the purpose of revitalizing their decrepit old skin in bizarre witchcraft rituals. And while this is clearly a true statement, under proposed FCC guidelines, they could simply block this very website altogether if they chose to. This past December 7th saw some of the largest organized efforts to stop the FCC’s proposed changes as nationwide protests in front of Verizon stores took place. Those organizers like verizonprotests.com and battleforthenet.com could be in a state of perpetual loading if their ISP doesn’t like the content. Imagine if verizonprotests.com were located in an area where their only ISP was Verizon. There is literally nothing stopping Verizon from simply shutting down that operation. It sure doesn’t sound like a booming success for consumers, does it? It doesn’t resonate with options or protections for Jon and Jane Doe. The question presents itself then as a debate over whether or not access to the internet is a right. Should it be designated a common carrier and should consumers have proper access to it, as regulated by the government? The words “more government” automatically give a lot of people the heeby jeebies. Fair enough, let’s look at why eliminating Net Neutrality is a good thing. Probably the most common argument for ending Net Neutrality is economic. That argument goes like this: Why would ISPs continue to invest in internet infrastructure if the incentive for building it is financially undermined by everyone having the same access to it. Instead, internet service providers argue that being able to provide faster internet to those willing to pay for it will help create the financial incentive to build a faster internet for everyone, fast lanes for all, faster lanes for some. Sounds simple enough. Companies like Comcast, Charter and Cox have said for sometime that slowing down internet speeds for most consumers wouldn’t be the goal of these new internet rules. Instead, they make the claim that consumers already have robust options in the internet market, and therefore this wouldn’t be a giveaway to the major ISP players. In other words, your internet service will be largely unaffected as the invisible hand of the market plays out and competes for your dollar. If company A is too slow, then company B will be a tough competitor in that market, or company c or d and so forth. Absolutely a solid argument with a strong foundation. But do people really have multitudes of ISP options? Furthermore, could it be that the real reason money is not being invested in infrastructure is become the cable lobby is well aware that competition is weak. The main economic argument by ISPs assume that resources have been tight, and consumers can walk to another provider anytime they want. Business Insider’s Jeff Dunn doesn’t seem to think so in an April article saying, “Could Pai's net-neutrality plan lead ISPs to invest in more robust internet, and even offer it at cheaper prices? Possibly. But most of these companies have been sitting on piles of money for a long time, and they haven’t been very eager to spend the hundreds of millions needed to build out their private infrastructure into more places.” However, according to a popular piece by John Oliver on Last Week Tonight (video clip) and on another episode from the show in 2014 he stated as high as “96% of the population has access to two or fewer broadband companies.” That would seem to contradict the cable and internet lobby’s claims. According to a piece by Jon Brodkin in Ars Technica this past July cable companies consistently make the claim that there is no shortage of competition in the market, even stating “Competition is alive and well in the TV and Internet marketplaces and consumers are benefiting every day.” Brodkin argues that this claim is only true, because the cable lobby uses a 3Mbps threshold in their definition of high speed internet. That’s the kind of internet connection that makes you want to drown your computer in the bathtub. So what was all that fast and faster talk about? 
Brodkin again: “Out of 118 million US households, more than 10.6 million have no access to wired Internet service with download speeds of at least 25Mbps, and an additional 46.1 million households live in areas with just one provider offering those speeds. Even including fixed wireless connections, there were still nearly 50 million households with one 25Mbps provider or none at all, based on the analysis of FCC data.” Basically, there are millions of Americans systematically disadvantaged in job searching, connecting with friends and family or having access to key information in a timely manner. Brodkin finishes the July piece stating, “That report was issued before current Chairman Ajit Pai (former Verizon lawyer) took over for Tom Wheeler (former cable lobbyist). Pai voted against the 2015 decision to raise the broadband speed definition, criticized Wheeler for excluding satellite and mobile services from the new broadband benchmark, and has said the broadband market is too competitive for strict privacy rules. Under Pai's leadership, the FCC's future conclusions about broadband deployment and competition might be more in line with the cable lobby’s.” Letters from an Outsider, by Vili Branyik “They're crazy. It's like everything everywhere is going crazy, so we don't go out anymore. We sit in the house, and slowly the world we are living in is getting smaller, and all we say is, 'Please, at least leave us alone in our living rooms. Let me have my toaster and my TV and my steel-belted radials and I won't say anything. Just leave us alone.' Well, I'm not gonna leave you alone. I want you to get mad!” -Howard Beale, The Network One of the things I’d get in trouble for when I was a kid was playing Devil’s Advocate. My parents hated it to the point that they made me a shirt that had a quote from Dante’s Divine comedy - “The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.” I’m reluctant to take a stand for either side of an argument because both sides usually have their own merits. And, to paraphrase Penn Jillette, you should defend the people you don’t agree with at some point in your life. That act is a step to finding out what your priorities truly are. Now, with times being what they are, it’s difficult to support the repeal of Net Neutrality. For me, that means it’s time to stand for something. Part of the reason I’m explaining that is because there aren’t a lot of ways I can approach Net Neutrality without calling someone a fucking asshole - either the corporations supporting the repeal of Net Neutrality or the Chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai. None of the people supporting the repeal of Net Neutrality come off to me as genuine in their efforts to pursue innovation or take further steps to make the open internet a basic right. I could make the argument that repealing Net Neutrality could be a step to the betterment of the open internet - the FCC has said that because of Net Neutrality, investing in corporations with a hand in telecommunication services, such as Verizon, has declined, and that loss makes it harder for those companies to better develop their services. I could defend that but I’m not going to. Realistically, the whole thing ended up with me asking a question about Net Neutrality that everyone should ask themselves - Would the repeal of Net Neutrality be as big a deal if we weren’t living in an age of kleptocrats and a lack of corporate transparency? I can’t in good conscience support the repeal of Net Neutrality. First off, the answer to my own question is no. This sort of thing wouldn’t have been a problem in the first place it people weren’t so obsessed with the weight of their wallets. When looking up at Net Neutrality rules, I found out that the internet is classified as a Title II communication service, which essentially means that the providers had to play fair with the services that they provided and couldn’t gouge people on prices. Further research refers to regulations on communications services in the early 1900’s, a time where railways were charging lower and higher rates depending on the traffic in and out of cities. In 1934, FDR asked for legislation for the creation of a government body that could study and regulate communication services. Thus, the FCC was created. A president 80 years back created an agency to prevent consumers from being thrown to the wolves that are hungry corporate interest, and the delicious irony is that the agency responsible for originally protecting the consumers is now the one threatening to repeal the rules keeping corporations fair. Second, the implications of a corporate stranglehold on a communications service can’t be ignored. We have a president who is currently delegitimizing the media, and the only channel he watches is fucking FOX News, a nest of vile sycophants who haven’t ceased to line up and blow the con artist in chief on live television. If the repeal of Net Neutrality means that your ability to communicate depends on how deep your pockets are, there are going to be a lot of people whose perspective on many things is narrowed significantly, and that is a dangerous prospect no matter who happens to be in office. It should go without saying that technology is vastly different than it was in the 1930’s. It seems like these days that things have advanced so quickly that people haven’t had the opportunity to catch up with the Information Age. The advent of the Information Age has made it impossible to be completely ignorant on something, but that’s a good thing. The ability to exchange information, among other things, wirelessly and quickly has birthed a new way that we communicate ideas. One of the effects of that, however, is that there’s a lot of things that people part of older generations want to keep buried, which is a polite way of saying that old fucks have a lot of dirty laundry. There’s always going to be a conflict in a period of transition, and in the United States we are in a state of heavy societal upheaval. The last thing that we should have to worry about is how we communicate with each other and who might threaten our abilities to do so. Now, if you haven’t made your voice heard to the FCC already, do so. Host of Last Week Tonight John Oliver shared a web address that directly links to the FCC’s website and the page you need to be on to file a complaint about the repeal of Net Neutrality. (www.gofccyourself.com) Everyone has a voice. As much as I like the idea of arguing for both sides, sometimes you need to stand for something. One more thing - I kind of shit on Ajit Pai earlier, or at least implied I did, but I can’t do that to the fullest extent. On a personal level, the Chairman of the FCC seems like a good guy. Because of his movement to repeal Net Neutrality, however, his family has been harassed and his home has been vandalized. ("Ajit Pai Says His Children Are Being Harassed")  I can’t condone that sort of thing, nobody should. That being said, this is a display of what happens when you mess with something people think should be a basic right to everyone. If Ajit Pai wasn’t formerly a lawyer for Verizon (and put in his current position specifically for what he’s doing now), the public’s perception of him would be different. But his goofy smile and comically large coffee mug won’t change the fact that Pai has pissed off a good portion of the internet community for lying and exaggerating about Net Neutrality to rally people behind his cause and blatantly ignoring the public who fucking hate his idea. It’s not an unheard of tactic for someone in political power, and it’s something that would land him squarely in the Trump White House, which makes him fit well with the other bullshit artists he has in his stable. Cheers. From, the Outsider That last piece was produced by Vili Branyik and performed by Eric Ellzey. What implications are there for eliminating NN? The Death of Small Business If the internet is reclassified and Net Neutrality is ended, then big businesses like Google or Amazon will be able to purchase “fast lanes” where you as a consumer can use their websites with almost no interruption - exactly the way you use it everyday. Internet service providers like Verizon, AT&T and Comcast will most definitely like this, because they won't have to provide those same fast lanes to damn freeloaders like the Majority Villain podcast. In fact, they can do something called “throttling” (video of person explaining this) and intentionally make websites slower than they would be otherwise. ISPs will make obscene amounts of money in the process by charging mid-size to large-size companies huge premiums at whatever price they deem profitable, regardless of market demands all for the bandwidth those same companies already get today. Sadly though, ending Net Neutrality protections will be a death sentence to many small businesses, because their meager advertising budgets won’t be able to afford the service. Those businesses who cannot compete with this new flavor of corporate elitism will go back to advertising mediums that belong in a museum. Sayonara Ma and Pa. December 14th the FCC is set to vote and end what we know as Net Neutrality. Even if you’re listening to this afterward, you can make your voice heard. Go to fccyourself.com and leave your feedback for the FCC on this disastrous decision. Change.org, battleforthenet.com, savetheinternet.com and verizonprotests.com all have actions you can take and there are links to every one of them in the show notes which you can find on the device you are using right now. Don’t just get angry, do something about it. The power is ours to create the future we want. You’ve been listening to the Majority Villain podcast. I’m your host, Gregory Haddock. To redeem your Villain points for this episode be sure to visit the website at majorityvillain.com and on Facebook and Twitter @majorityvillain. If you liked the show or even hated the show be sure to tell a friend or enemy about it and subscribe so you don’t miss a chance to love or hate it again! And be sure to check the show notes on the device you’re using for links to actions you can take against the internet and cable lobby’s efforts to steal the internet, YOUR internet. A big thanks to Letters from an Outsider’s, Vili Branyik, mad reading skills by Eric Ellzey, and Kris Shapar for help on social media. Majority Villain will be taking a Christmas break and will return January 13th. Remember, remember, remember…. to not take a stand is to acquiesce your power. To acquiesce your power is to remain neutral. To remain neutral is the status quo. And status quos are for suckers. Peace, love and villainy. Music provided by the Free Music Archive under Creative Commons licensing. Today’s music by Blue Dot Sessions, Evil Bear Boris, Scott Holmes and Daizy. Show image by Russell Davies under Creative Commons licensing via Flickr. #StoptheFCC #GoFCCyourself #NetNeutrality #VerizonProtests https://www.battleforthenet.com/ www.verizonprotests.com https://www.change.org/p/save-net-neutrality-netneutrality https://www.savetheinternet.com/sti-home http://www.businessinsider.com/internet-isps-competition-net-neutrality-ajit-pai-fcc-2017-4 https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/07/cable-lobby-claims-us-is-totally-overflowing-in-broadband-competition/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2017/12/08/the-impact-of-net-neutrality-laws-on-your-business/ https://www.wired.com/story/the-fcc-says-net-neutrality-cripples-investment-thats-not-true/

Matt Vespa is the Associate Editor at Townhall.com. He previously worked for CNSNews.com and was the recipient of Americans for Prosperity Foundation's 2013 Andrew Breitbart Award for Excellence in Online Activism and Investigative Reporting.

Marco has been involved in the Internet sector since 1994 as an Entrepreneur, Digital Activist, Academic Lecturer, Digital Designer, Researcher in Digital Communication, Keynote Speaker and Book Writer. He lives in London and has founded several successful digital companies, both in B2B and B2C areas, like Megashouts.org, Livepetitions.org and Speakage.co.uk As a book writer he has authored: “Pronto Soccorso Digitale” published by Hoepli; “Il Mondo Digitale” (The Digital World) published by Mondadori; “Escape from Facebook” and “Impresa 4.0”, published by Pearson / Financial Times. He is a contributor to many magazines, radio and television channels with regard to digital culture topics. At Brunel University London he is Affiliated Practitioner Researcher at the Centre for Culture Media & Regulation (CCMR).
 He is Contract Professor in Business Digital Communication at University of Pavia. Judge and Mentor for UKTI and one of the main promoters of the digital culture in Italy, he promotes and participates actively in a large number of initiatives. Ian and Marco Camisani Calzolari discuss:- Online Activism e-Petitioning Social Media Megashouts.org Marco can be found at http://camisanicalzolari.com/en/ Show Sponsors:- Far North - Sales, Marketing, Technology Are you looking to enter new markets? Launch a new business, product or service? Maybe introduce a new revenue stream? Far North is an all-encompassing Business Development Consultancy.  We aim to fulfil your growth potential by reviewing your existing business strategy or developing a new, bespoke business model.

Sociologist Dr Theresa Petray discusses her research on the opportunities and limitations of using the Internet to bring about social change, as well as some of the ways it can be used more effectively by activists. Follow Theresa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheresaPetray You can read some of her publications here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/college-of-arts-society-and-education/social-sciences/our-staff/college-of-arts,-society-and-education6 This interview was played on the 16th of November 2015 episode of RTR92.1FM Indymedia. You can listen to this episode at this link (just select 16th November episode on the little calendar on the left): rtrfm.com.au/shows/indymedia/

American campaigner and author Linda Tirado joins Nicole to speak about poverty, the minimum wage, and internet activism in the US and Australia. Discussing the #fightfor15 movement campaigning for a minumum wage in America, and considering the importance of a public health and welfare system

Mohamed fled from Syria to Spain. Now the graffiti artist is developing an online game based on his escape.

Mexico aims to increase its surveillance capacities, but Irene refuses to accept that. She wants more data protection.

Bangladeshi blogger Ananya risks his life just by writing. Islamist fundamentalists want to kill him over his words.

A refugee, a data protection activist and a blogger are fighting online to escape the realities they are living in.

Zhaowen Wu, Beijing Foreign Studies University Zhaowen Wu holds a B.A. in English from Sichuan University and received her M.A. in International Communication at Beijing Foreign Studies University in April, 2012. She is a part time researcher at The New York Times in Beijing. Prior to this, she interned at the China Press in New York, a cultural program at the International Channel of China Central Television (CCTV), and Medecins Sans Frontiers after the Sichuan earthquake. Her research interests include the role of transnational watchdog journalism in China and how ICTs strengthen an emerging civil society.

Zhaowen Wu, Beijing Foreign Studies University Zhaowen Wu holds a B.A. in English from Sichuan University and received her M.A. in International Communication at Beijing Foreign Studies University in April, 2012. She is a part time researcher at The New York Times in Beijing. Prior to this, she interned at the China Press in New York, a cultural program at the International Channel of China Central Television (CCTV), and Medecins Sans Frontiers after the Sichuan earthquake. Her research interests include the role of transnational watchdog journalism in China and how ICTs strengthen an emerging civil society.

Business and individuals are leveraging the power of the Internet to grow the green economy. Principles of interconnectedness, accessibility, transparency, and democracy are powerfully demonstrated in the emerging Web 2.0 landscape. This presentation will provide case studies in Social Media, Online Activism, Green IT, Open Source Software, and Mobile Applications. Learn how you can go green online.