The interactive capabilities of web 2.0 have many possible applications, but one I find particularly interesting is the opportunity for political activism to be mobilised online. There are many different options and levels of involvement that internet users can select from. Here are just a few examples:
- Interested citizens can simply become better informed about political issues and parties through party blogs such as the Greens Blog or The Bartlett Diaries created by Senator Andrew Bartlett of the QLD Democrats
- Political blogs such as Larvatus Prodeo, Blogocracy and Oz Politics all provide insightful discussions and opinion pieces about any and all political issues, and of course readers can contribute their own thoughts as well, either through commenting another post or authoring a post themselves
- Websites that promote political activism, such as Just Act and change.org are becoming more popular. These sites contain links to information about many different political and social issues and provide options for citizens to get involved, whether that be through an online donation, linking people up to other activists with similar concerns or providing information about how to volunteer or start an activist group project in your local area
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