A report from the Greenlining Institute on the telephone transition.
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Civic Engagement in the Digital Age
Pew study highlights that some of the traditional income barriers that impact levels of political activity, including writing to politicians about issues of interest, citizen lobbying and appearing at public comment sessions, manifest less in online political activity which show less dropoff as income declines than offline activities do.
Better Than Anything On Tv
We knew the day was coming when we’d watch TV on our computers. And here we are. Three terrific documentaries available free and online. Enjoy! Continue reading Better Than Anything On Tv
Doubling Digital Opportunities: Enhancing the Inclusion of Women and Girls in the Information Society
Doubling Digital Opportunities: Enhancing the Inclusion of Women & Girls in the Information Society frames the challenges and opportunities we face in achieving gender equality in an era of rapid technological change. It closely examines critical gender issues with respect to new information and communication technologies (ICTs) and broadband. Most important, it shows ways in which we can further advance the sustainable development agenda by promoting the use of new technologies in support of gender equality and women’s empowerment. From ,
Counter-Brand Work: Legal Issues, A BEN Webinar
A very useful webinar from BEN (The Business Ethics Network of Corporate Ethics Intl) on legal issues with doing counterbrand anti-corporate organizing.
Connected: Poverty Stretches the Digital Divide
A series of studies by John Dunbar and Jacob Fenton at the Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University on the links between poverty, rural life and lack of broadband access.
Friends of The Earth – Tiny Ingredients, Big Risks
This report from Friends of the Earth documents a tenfold increase in unregulated, unlabeled “nanofood” products on the American market since 2008. The products containing unlabeled nano-ingredients range from Kraft American Singles to Hershey’s chocolate. They are made by major companies including Kraft, General Mills, Hershey, Nestle, Mars, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Smucker’s and Albertsons. But due to a lack of labeling and disclosure, a far greater number of food products with undisclosed nanomaterials are likely currently on the market. These nanomaterials differ significantly from larger particles of the same chemical composition, and new studies are adding to a growing body of scientific evidence indicating they may be more toxic to humans and the environment. Continue reading Friends of The Earth – Tiny Ingredients, Big Risks
Digital Divide in CA – Field Poll
This June Field Poll by CETF updates digital divide statistics in California. Specific demographic markers exist for lack of Internet usage and they are:
* Non-citizen status
* Lack of English fluency
* Disability
* Poverty