The Rise of Open-Source Politics Open Source / Article Date: Jan 20, 2005 - 06:06 AM Whether you're a Democrat in mourning or a Republican in glee, the results from election day should not obscure an important shift in America's civic life. New tools and practices born on the internet have reached critical mass, enabling ordinary people to participate in processes that used to be closed to them. It may seem like cold comfort for Kerry supporters now, but the truth is that voters don't have to rely on elected or self-appointed leaders to chart the way forward anymore. alternet.org This article comes from OSDir.com http://75.101.145.14/ The URL for this story is: http://75.101.145.14/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3684