The Power Of Online Petitions
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2013-01-15/power-online-petitions
Anyone with a gripe or a cause can go to a website, create an online petition, and -- if it gets enough electronic signatures -- maybe even get a response from the president. Kojo examines the growing popularity of online petitions with leaders of Change.org, SignOn.org and MDPetitions.com, and explores their ability to influence the national discourse.
Guests
Megan Lubin
Washington Communications Manager, Change.org
Anna Galland
Executive Director, MoveOn.org
Neil Parrott
Member, Maryland House of Delegates (R-District 2B - Washington County); Chairman, MDPetitions.com
Alex Howard
Washington Correspondent, O'Reilly Media
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Hasbro Petition To Feature Boys In Easy-Bake Oven Ads
After over 45,000 people signed a petition, Hasbro announced their plans for a gender neutral silver and black Easy Bake Oven that will be marketed to both boys and girls.
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