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Social movements in the age of information

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Contemporary social movements are characterized not only by their diverse commitments to building an emancipatory, egalitarian society but also by their innovative network composition. Both the form and content of the newest insurgencies embody essential aspects of our age of information. Their novelty opens up new possibilities for presence, mobilization and social change.

ICT4D

ICT4D, also known as ICT4Dev, is an acronym that stands for Information and Communication Technologies for Development.

ICT4D refers to the utilization of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the fields of human rights, international development, and socioeconomic development. Essentially, it is a problem solving approach that advocates for the application of technological solutions to developing world problems.

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Proposed laws have activists doing more math

Attending protests may have more serious consequences for activists if proposed changes to the Identification of Criminals and the sentencing provisions in the Criminal Code are passed by the current government.

 

Live show: Explore the future of energy in Ontario

May 21 2009 - 11:00am
May 21 2009 - 12:00pm

Location

Ontario Power Generation building (University/College)
700 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5S 1VO
Canada

Earth Day Every Day

MAKE THE SIDEWALK CHALKFULL WITH MESSAGES OF GREEN PUBLIC POWER - 100% - (materials provided)

**TYPES OF FUELS - TYPES OF OWNERSHIP:

Stop spread of nuclear power AND fossil fuel burning in Ontario AND privatization of Ontario power
Keep Ontario Energy Public
Rebuild it 100% local public complementary renewable and energy efficient!

Tags: democracy, planning, pro-public regulation, free and infinite sources of energy, inexpensive technologies fast to bring on-line in collaborative complementary ways, good for economy, vertical and horizontal spread of green jobs everywhere in Ontario, good for health, good for environment,

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