SXSW 2012 - Influencing Internet Legislative Changes: Why and How

Influencing Internet Legislative Changes: Why and How
Event	SXSW Interactive 2009
Format	Panel
Organizer	Sachin Agarwal – Dawdle.com
Description	New and proposed legislation can significantly affect the ways we communicate, conduct business, and create content online. Some legislation may even put companies out of business or ruin livelihoods by favoring certain parties over others. We'll discuss the most effective tools and techniques to follow and influence legislation.
Questions Answered	How can I learn about and follow legislation, at both the federal and state levels? What are the technical tools that I can use to be more effective? Why is it important to influence legislation, in addition to up/down efforts? How can I find the influencers? How do I determine who I should approach? What techniques work best in influencing legislation? What language is important when trying to gain influence? How can I measure my effectiveness when working with legislators and lobbying parties? How can I attract and retain other supporters to my cause? What groups can I join and support to make sure that my beliefs are heard?
Level	Advanced
Category	Human / Social Issues

Influencing Internet Legislative Changes: Why and How