Digitial activism at its most literal

    November 12, 2010

    This protest, in what appears to be Lithuania, may have the right idea when it comes to the debate over the role of technology in activism: it’s going to take some combination of old and new methods. (Also, finally, a use for the iPad… am I right?)

    Bryan Farrell is the co-founder and editor of Waging Nonviolence. He also hosts and produces the podcast, City of Refuge. His work has appeared in The Guardian, The Nation, Mother Jones, Slate, Grist and Earth Island Journal.

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    • Maybe if enough people do this, a market will be created for iPad 2.0 – Protest Edition. This will have an expandable antenna-like handle so a press of a button makes it a protest placard. Mac – powered by The People.

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