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Slacktivism works to make the invisible visible

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Facebook and Twitter users have often been accused of being ‘slacktivists’, a term for social media users who use “feel-good” methods, such as clicking or ‘liking’ in support of an issue or social cause. These methods have been criticized as having little or no practical real-life effect, but others disagree.

Viral Video “Kony 2012” sparks activism, criticism

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US Military Goes on the Hunt for Joseph Kony

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KONY 2012 YouTube Campaign Aims To Stop Infamous Uganda Militia Leader

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Video about Ugandan Rebel Leader Joseph Kony Goes Viral

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