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Wiki-driven participatory politics

Posted by Angela Beesley on July 6, 2006 (Politics, Wiki, Wikia)

Jimmy Wales has just launched the Campaigns Wikia as a central meeting ground for everyone who believes it is time for politics to become more participatory. We’re at the start of an era of net-driven participatory politics and you can become involved by joining the mailing list and editing the wiki. Please read Jimmy’s Mission Statement, an open letter to the political blogosphere, and then get involved by editing or by blogging about the wiki. You are welcome to add yourself to the list of participating bloggers.

From the Mission Statement:

“It’s time for politics to become more intelligent, and for democracy to really involve the people. Broadcast media tells you what to think and doesn’t let you get involved. It’s time to focus on what you need, what you care about, and the messages you want to get out.”