U.S. warns against blocking social media, elevates Internet freedom policies
By Mary Beth Sheridan, Washington Post
The decision by Egyptian officials to virtually shut down Internet access to the country Friday … Read more
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22% of online Americans used social networking or Twitter for politics in 2010 campaign
By Pew Internet
After first gaining prominence as tools for political engagement during the 2008 presidential election, social media became a regular part of the political environment for voters in the … Read more
Dose of hot Tea catches Republicans up to Democrats in social media use
By Jacqui Cheng, ars technica
Social media is becoming an increasingly important part of US elections, but the group that … Read more
Should Pence seize the moment and make a run for president?
By Maureen Groppe, IndyStar.com
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Mike Pence has to be flattered.
While he has said he will decide his … Read more
Do’s and Don’ts of Featuring Your Business in Wikipedia
By Mikal Belicove, Entrepreneur
It’s hard to believe that Wikipedia celebrated its 10th birthday last week. The popular online reference site was launched back on Jan. 15, 2001, by Jimmy … Read more
Twitter, YouTube, Facebook brief GOP on social media
By Sara Jerome, The Hill
Representatives from YouTube, Facebook and Twitter briefed Republican staffers on Friday on social media … Read more
Tech priorities for new Congress: From old to new
By Larry Downes, cnet
WASHINGTON–The new Congress has only just started, but its Internet and technology agenda is quickly filling … Read more
New Republicans Put the “Tech” in Congress
By Nancy Scola, techPresident
Politico’s Jennifer Martinez writes up how the brand-new Republican leadership of the U.S. House of … Read more
Boehner pushes ‘HCRcostsjobs’ hashtag
By Elise Viebeck, The Hill
Ahead of this week’s repeal vote on last year’s healthcare overhaul, House Speaker John Boehner … Read more
Lawmaker tweets from House floor thanks to new rules
By Michael O’Brien, The Hill
At least one lawmaker used the new rules in the … Read more