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Participation: Social Media

Explore how social media platforms empower individuals to participate in political discourse. Learn how citizens can understand key issues, express their opinions, and influence change through online engagement. Delve into examples like Michigan Congressman Justin Amash, who shares insights on his votes via Facebook, and witness the global impact of Neda Agha Soltan’s death during a protest that sparked an anti-government movement in Iran. From local community initiatives like Hawaii Bike Posse to the return of political figures like Pervez Musharraf driven by social media support, discover the potential of online activism.

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Participation: Social Media

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  1. Participation: Social Media  

  2. Participation • Understand the issues • Express opinions • Exert an influence

  3. Get Better News • Hear directly from politicians themselves • Justin Amash • Michigan Congressman • Explains his votes on his Facebook page *http://webdevils.biz/how-politicans-use-social-media

  4. Make a Difference • Neda Agha Soltan • Shot to death while protesting • Death live-tweeted across the world • Symbol of Iranian anti-government movement http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1906549,00.html

  5. Make a Difference • Pervez Musharraf • Former Pakistani president • Facebook users spur his return to politics http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/7787590/Pervez-Musharraf-says-Facebook-followers-urge-him-to-return-to-Pakistan.html

  6. Participate Locally • Join an online community • Hawaii Bike Posse • Online Facebook group

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