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{ Monthly Archives } June 2008

Law, not just the Internet, fuels fundraising success

Sure, the Internet has given Barack Obama’s presidential campaign an incredible fundraising edge. But smart use of technology only partially explains the breathtaking numbers (over $260M raised, over 1.5M individual donors). Obama’s online fundraising strategy is possible only because of the Federal Election Campaign Act — ironically, the very legislation that pundits claim he now [...]

2008 06 21 Internet & Society Comments (0)

Don’t Let Internet Trolls Get Your Goat: politics is divisive enough without them taking a toll

Last week, as Hillary Clinton stood at the brink of suspending her candidacy, I changed my Facebook status to “Gene Koo respects and admires Hillary.” I meant this in all sincerity: I proudly supported Clinton’s Senate campaigns, and I marvel at what she accomplished in her historic run for President. But in less than an [...]

2008 06 19 Internet & Society Comments (1)
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