Democracy Activists Look at Digital Opportunities, Challenges - April 22, 2010

Episode Number 12 - Original Airdate: April 22, 2010Democracy Activists Look at Digital Opportunities, ChallengesThe power of digital devices, such as mobile phones equipped with cameras, was seen in protests that followed the disputed Iranian election in June, 2009. Postings on such websites as Facebook and Twitter brought thousands to the streets, and digital images from Tehran fueled sympathetic protests around the world. A recent conference in Dallas looked at the Internet as a tool for democracy activists, and at the challenges facing Internet commentators, or bloggers.This story was originally aired on April 22, 2010 on Voice of America, and was produced and reported from Dallas by West Coast Bureau Chief, Mike O'Sullivan. #voa #mikeo'sullivan #la #losangeles #bloggers #democracy #democraticdissidents #freedomhouse #freedomofspeech #skype #facebook #youtube #historicnews #historiccalifornianews #voiceofamerica