Hacktivism (from hack and activism) is often understood as the writing of code, or otherwise manipulating bits, to promote political ideology - promoting expressive politics, free speech, human rights, or information ethics. The term was coined by author/critic Jason Logan King Sack in an article about media artist Shu Lea Cheang. The article was published in InfoNation in 1995. Acts of hacktivism are carried out in the belief that proper use of code will have leveraged effects similar to regular activism or civil disobedience. Fewer people can write code, but code affects more people.

Hacktivist activities span many political ideals and issues. Freenet is a prime example of translating political thought (anyone should be able to speak) into code. Hacktivist.net is an example of hacktivism in action. Hacktivismo is an offshoot of CULT OF THE DEAD COW; its beliefs include access to information as a basic human right.

Hacktivism is a controversial term. Some argue it was coined to describe how electronic direct action might work toward social change by combining programming skills with critical thinking. Others use it as practically synonymous with malicious, destructive acts that undermine the security of the Internet as a technical, economic, and political platform.

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President Obama Comes to School (And It Is Not Good News): by Ruth ConniffIt was a big, big day for the student.. http://bit.ly/1G9GM8
hacktivism (The Hacktivist) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:17:38 -0000
President Obama Comes to School (And It Is Not Good News): by Ruth ConniffIt was a big, big day for the student.. http://bit.ly/1G9GM8
Israeli Settlements Could Cause One-State Solution: by Juan ColeSaeb Erekat, chief of the Palestine Liberation .. http://bit.ly/3dgxM0
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Israeli Settlements Could Cause One-State Solution: by Juan ColeSaeb Erekat, chief of the Palestine Liberation .. http://bit.ly/3dgxM0
Co-Authors Question Stand Alone Vote on National Single Payer: by Dennis Kucinich & John ConyersDear Friend.. http://bit.ly/4daklT
hacktivism (The Hacktivist) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:17:25 -0000
Co-Authors Question Stand Alone Vote on National Single Payer: by Dennis Kucinich & John ConyersDear Friend.. http://bit.ly/4daklT
David Brooks' Special Suburbanites: In his New York Times column, David Brooks cheers the rise of suburban inde.. http://bit.ly/2D2CM9
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David Brooks' Special Suburbanites: In his New York Times column, David Brooks cheers the rise of suburban inde.. http://bit.ly/2D2CM9
Bill O'Reilly and Cuban-Style Tax Rates: Fox News host Bill O'Reilly, commenting on a tax increase in Californi.. http://bit.ly/1QmzRu
hacktivism (The Hacktivist) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:17:18 -0000
Bill O'Reilly and Cuban-Style Tax Rates: Fox News host Bill O'Reilly, commenting on a tax increase in Californi.. http://bit.ly/1QmzRu
Public Option is Just Another Private Party – and We’re Not Invited: by Sandy LeonVestThe Show Must (not) Go On.. http://bit.ly/4DMJPj
hacktivism (The Hacktivist) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:17:18 -0000
Public Option is Just Another Private Party – and We’re Not Invited: by Sandy LeonVestThe Show Must (not) Go On.. http://bit.ly/4DMJPj

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