Activists Quote by Patrisse Cullors
“Because of network neutrality rules, activists can turn to the Internet to bypass the discrimination of mainstream cable, broadcast, and print outlets as we organize for change.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Activist Rally, 2020, USA
Network neutrality lets activists bypass biased mainstream media, using the Internet to organize and spread change.
In simple terms: Internet can bypass biased media for activism.
Key Takeaway
Leverage online platforms for grassroots change.
Themes
activism
media
technology
freedom
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- online campaigns
- community organizing
- alternative news distribution
- digital protests
Key Concepts
digital rights
information equity
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- How can offline communities stay informed?
- What safeguards protect digital activism?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on internet access may exclude those without connectivity.
![“Some kinds of activists are more willing to try stuff out, see if works and think on their feet, but some of the people who are working on [change] find that very difficult: They've been schooled into thinking you have to come up with the perfect plan in advance. It has become a bit technocratic.” quote by Duncan Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d17/duncan-green-20105_activist_some-kinds-of-activists-are-more-willing_57391.jpg)
