Banish the Cyber-Bigots

The Internet could represent a flourishing of democracy. Instead it amplifies hate. The brutality of public debate on the Internet is due to one fact above all -- the option of anonymity Full Story »

Posted by Barry Grossheim - via Fair Spin (Right), Robert Michael Murray, Markos Moulitsas, Opinion Source
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Posted by: Posted by Barry Grossheim - Sep 25, 2009 - 5:02 AM PDT
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by Barry Grossheim - Sep. 25, 2009

Author compares the use of radio by the Nazis and the use of the internet by the right wing to spread hatred. He also explores why the internet is ... More »

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by Taylor Bernal - Nov. 19, 2009

It is an interesting story, but it relies heavily on the opinion of the author.

Whatever the method, no reputable institution should allow its publishing capacity, in print or online, to be used as the equivalent of the wall of a public bathroom stall. More »

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by Xenia Pineda - Sep. 30, 2009

This is more of an opinion peice. Although i see his point, the beginning of this peice did not intrigue me to continue reading. There are only two small paragraphs specifically talking about the internet; the rest have to do with the Neo-Nazi's. I dont think this qualifies as quality journalism. The writer should have gone in depth a little bit more.

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