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NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I’ve included my interview below, but you can also read it and join the conversation on the NetSquared blog. Quite the opposite!
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Originally posted on the NetSquared blog.). Every month, the NetSquaredcommunity comes together offline in cities around the world at Net Tuesday events to mix, swap stories and ideas, build new relationships, and collaborate. Learn about Net Tuesdays and get local! Tags: community events net tuesday net2.
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