The AktNow Blog
Introduction
Submitted by Faisal Siddiqi on Tue, 05/12/2009 - 00:00
A while ago, we started looking for online resources for online activism and political discussion. We found plenty, but then we wanted to do start involving supporters in the process - and it got a bit harder.
AktNow! will facilitate online activism for political and issues-based campaigns. Whether you're running for office or want to organize a rally, we intend to provide cheap (or free!) online tools to run whole campaigns from start to finish.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Why We're Here
Submitted by Drew McKissick on Mon, 05/11/2009 - 00:00
So what's this site all about?
Plain and simple, it's about good old-fashioned grassroots activism in a web 2.0 context. It's about giving anyone the ability to come to a "one-stop-shop" where they can create and manage a campaign online about whatever issue happens to tickle their fancy. And to be able to do so with many of the more sophisticated tools that are usually only available to professionsals - and to have them all in one place.
The project was born out of an ongoing conversation we've had about enabling various forms of online activism, such as petitions, in a way that made more sense and would be more effective for the user. As our thought process continued, our ideas expanded, which means the tools we're working to make available on this site have expanded.
Bottom line. We mean to make AktNow! THE place to go for effective online activism. Which means your experience and feedback as users will be invaluable to us in making improvements as we go along.
So make yourself at home - and help us make you more effective!