Links Library:Discussion Forums/Live Chats
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BBCs
Talking Points
What role should the UK have in Americas war against terrorism? Find out what people are
thinking, and have your own say.
Slate.coms explainer
The explainer addresses important political and social questions, and credits its sources. Can spy
satellites find Osama bin Laden? Find out.
Plastic: Recycling the web in real time
A reader-submitted news discussion forum, self-proclaimed to operate "somewhere between anarchy and
hierarchy… a live collaboration between the webs smartest readers and the webs
smartest editors." Articles are posted and summarized by editors from The New Republic Online and other
sites. Readers are then invited to dish, discuss, debate and divulge.
NPR gives listeners their turn
A well-organized forum for readers to discuss the issues raised on NPR programs and in the news without
waiting on hold during air time. Topics range from the thoughts on healing power of music to more
hard-nosed questions about Bushs performance.
The Washington Posts Live Online
The Posts Live Online is featuring special coverage of the recent terrorist attacks. Hosts are
experts in the field of discussion, including the newspapers own reporters and editors. A free
registration form must be filled out in order to participate.
Online Journalism Review
The Online Journalism Reviews message boards (International Issues) feature some lively debate and
discussion about the role the Internet has played in the coverage of the terrorist attacks.
Topicas Politics of Meaning
This unmoderated discussion is
organized by and for people who are concerned with bridging the gap between politics and meaning.
Blue Ear Forum
Tagged as "global writing worth reading," this site offers the insightful commentary and exchange of a
diverse lot of intellectuals. Screened and organized to feature its most thoughtful, well-written
contributions.
World New York
The WNY editors pull extracts from Internet magazines, journals, newspapers and web logs an invites
readers to submit their thoughts and reactions.
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