A few examples from the world of local and national politics to demonstrate how online social tools and activity is challenging existing structures. http://www.amsu.net/news/article/6004/119/

1. AMSU Birmingham
November
2009
Social Media
& Democracy
Nick Booth
www.podnosh.com
www.amsu.net/
Social Media for Social Good
Thursday, 12 November 2009

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3. Social Media Surgeries
Lozells
http://bevocal.org.uk/2009/07 /24/2nd-lozells-social-media-
surgery-thursday-20th-august/
Thursday, 12 November 2009

4. Social Media Surgeries
Acocks Green
http://bevocal.org.uk/2009/07 /20/3rd-social-media-surgery-
in-acocks-green-27th-july-2009/
Thursday, 12 November 2009

5. http://bevocal.org.uk/brum-blogs/
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6. http://www.mappa-mercia.org/
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7. http://bigcitytalk.org.uk/about/
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8. http://www.mysociety.org/projects/
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9. http://www.openlylocal.com/
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10. http://www.helpmeinvestigate.com/investigations
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11. http:/ witter.com/rasga/status/2613126834
/t
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12. http:/ witter.com/peskypeople
/t
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13. http://www.bccdiy.com/
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14. AMSU Birmingham
November
2009
Social Media
& Democracy
Nick Booth
www.podnosh.com
www.amsu.net/
Social Media for Social Good
Thursday, 12 November 2009