On this day, June 25th, 2008, the news brings to our attention the contention between hackers and social activists, the feminist blog as a hotbed for action, a look at what, exactly, the future holds for the Internet, and more.

• When are hackers social activists?
• Patrick Ruffini on the changing face of “rightroots” movement.
• Feminist blogs appear to be where the collective action is at.
• Notes on E-Mobalization and Participation from the Berkman Conference on Internet and Democracy.
• The future is broadband, not Facebook. And some odds and ends from Larry Lessig.
• Speaking of Lessig don’t fall into the “four year trap”.
• And finally, the press just loves a good flash mob freeze.

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