Monthly Archives: January 2013

Thank You Aaron, R.I.P. and let us never forget

Posted on January 15, 2013 by ilyse kazar

PREFACE: I am short on time and greater thinkers than I have extensively covered Aaron Swartz’s life, his work and suicide. This is not intended as a research piece, but rather a reflection along thought lines I have already been … Continue reading →

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Jelani’s Campaign Goes Interactive

Posted on January 14, 2013 by ilyse kazar

Jelani Mashiriki’s campaign to represent the 35th District on the New York City Council was skillfully poised for action (or, really, interaction) and sent out this email only two days after winding up the grueling fundraising process candidates must go … Continue reading →

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Facebook v Email for Grassroots Organizing

Posted on January 3, 2013 by ilyse kazar

Some of us, and I include myself in this critique, spend so much time with phone in hand or in front of laptop screens, reading Facebook notifications rolling in and posting and sharing on our profiles and in groups and … Continue reading →

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