First Ever Google+ Hangout Powered Global Press Conference?

Jul 15

First Ever Google+ Hangout Powered Global Press Conference?

UPDATE 15/7: The press conference went very well, and you can now watch an edited YouTube video here and the full Ustream archive here. The Tibet Action Institute is excited to be supporting what may well be the first global online video press conference powered by the new Google+ Hangout group video chat feature. Hangout allows up to 10 participants to see and hear...

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EFF: Say No to Online Censorship!

Dec 10

EFF: Say No to Online Censorship!

We support the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s “Say No to Online Censorship” campaign. Whether you are for or against Wikileaks, it is a troubling precedent that the “free” Internet of the west is beginning to look more and more like that of China. More on this campaign from the EFF: In the United States, publishers have a fundamental...

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Ai Weiwei Speaks on Digital Activism in New York City

Mar 15

Ai Weiwei Speaks on Digital Activism in New York City

Ever since he came out against the Bird’s Nest stadium that he designed, Ai Weiwei has been increasingly seen as a unique voice, unafraid to speak his mind about the state of China through his words, actions, blogs and tweets. Tonight, ReadWriteWeb, a popular blog covering social media, will be hosting a special event in New York City, with the co-founder of...

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We support the “World Day Against Cyber Censorship”

Mar 12

We support the “World Day Against Cyber Censorship”

You can support a smart organization and an excellent idea all just by sharing a link and an avatar: Reporters Without Borders will celebrate World Day Against Cyber Censorship on 12 March. This event is intended to rally everyone in support of a single Internet that is unrestricted and accessible to all. It is also meant to draw attention to the fact that, by...

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