Center for Civil Society International ([email protected])
Mon, 26 Jan 1998 12:33:18 -0800 (PST)
Sender: "Steven Clift" <[email protected]>
Subject: Democracies Online - Free Newsletter and Newswire
Greetings Civilsoc,
The Democracies Online announcement should be of interest.
It would also be helpful to learn about online projects in your areas
that are working to use the Internet for citizen interaction and
participation within specific democracies from the local to national
level.
Sincerely,
Steven Clift
Democracies Online
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Democracies Online - http://www.e-democracy.org/do
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Promoting the development and sustainability of online civic
participation and democracy efforts around the world through
experience, outreach, and education.
Democracies Online announces three new services:
1. Democracies Online Web Site - http://www.e-democracy.org/do
2. Democracy Notes - A monthly e-mail newsletter - DO-NOTES
3. Democracies Online Newswire - A "best of" e-list - DO-WIRE
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Quick List Subscribe Summary:
Join DO-NOTES: Send message to: [email protected] In message
1 Monthly Post body, write: sub do-notes "Your Name (Place)"
Join DO-WIRE: Send message to: [email protected] In message
5-10 Posts/Wk body, write: sub do-wire "Your Name (Place)"
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1. Democracies Online Web Site - http://www.e-democracy.org/do
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The Democracies Online web site is now open. Please place a link
from your site if appropriate. The site currently promotes the
newsletter and newswire service. The future library and outreach
sections will be announced in the Democracy Notes newsletter.
Over the last 18 months the "Democracies Online: Building Civic Life
on the New Frontier" presentation has been given over 30 times across
ten countries. It may also be viewed or downloaded from:
If you are interested in sponsoring a presentation in your area,
please contact Steven Clift, the Director of Democracies Online.
E-mail: [email protected]
Home Page: http://freenet.msp.mn.us/people/clift
2. Democracy Notes Monthly Newsletter - [email protected]
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The Democracy Notes e-mail newsletter is the primary communication
vehicle for the those interested and involved with the convergence of
democracy and the Internet.
Whether its an event from UK Citizens Online Democracy, a community
networking conference in Australia, the release of the G7 Government
Online and Democracy White Paper, an example post from Internet-based
advocacy activities, or related commercial and online media
initiatives, joining Democracy Notes will be your way to stay
informed, but not overwhelmed by e-mail.
It is the newsletter to submit your project and conference
announcements, research articles and news story URLs, and other
important online resources. Send submissions to: [email protected]
DO-NOTES will be produced once a month in a short update style.
Please join today, this service will start once we reach 1000 direct
subscribers. The DO-WIRE service is now open as described below.
To SUBSCRIBE, please send an e-mail message to:
In the body of your message, write:
SUBSCRIBE DO-NOTES "Your Name (Place)"
Please note that you will be asked to confirm your subscription
via e-mail.
3. Democracies Online Newswire - [email protected] - ** NOW OPEN **
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DO-WIRE is a moderated e-mail announcement list covering the
convergence of democracies and the Internet around the world.
Relevant "best of" posts will be forwarded from the civic,
political, government, media, and private sectors on new
projects, events, online resources, research, conferences, as
well as references to important news stories.
Democracies Online promotes the development and sustainability of
online civic participation and democracy efforts around the world
through experience, outreach, and education. The number of
messages per week range from 5 to 10. All posts are archived from:
http://www.e-democracy.org/do
To SUBSCRIBE, please send an e-mail message to:
In the body of your message, write:
SUBSCRIBE DO-WIRE "Your Name (Place)"
Please note that you will be asked to confirm your subscription
via e-mail.
DO-WIRE Submission Information
Submissions to the Democracies Online Newswire are encouraged.
Future details will be made available on posts with the scope
of the service. Please send your proposed submissions to:
[email protected]
Submissions to DO-WIRE will be considered for direct distribution on
the Newswire and for inclusion in the periodic Democracy Notes
newsletter..
Please forward this message to others. Thank you.
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Democracies Online - http://www.e-democracy.org/do
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Steven L. Clift, Online Strategies Consultant
3454 Fremont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 USA
Tel: +1.612.824.3747 E: [email protected]
Democracies Online - http://www.e-democracy.org/do
Universal E-mail - http://www.markle.org/G96328d.html
Home Page - http://freenet.msp.mn.us/people/clift
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