Twitter is a free social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read messages known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters displayed on the author's profile page and delivered to the author's subscribers who are known as followers. Senders can restrict delivery to those in their circle of friends or, by default, allow open access. Users can send and receive tweets via the Twitter website, Short Message Service (SMS) or external applications.
Mars Group Kenya operates one of the largest online databases of governance information in Kenya.
Congreso Visible is a platform for citizens to inform themselves and communicate with their representatives in Colombia's Congress.
Ai Weiwei defied the Chinese government by investigating into the exact identities of the Sichuan Earthquake student casualties.
Formoren is a twitter-based media source that tries to bring news to its readers the moment it happens.
Nuestras Elecciones is a citizen movements in Colombia to promote transparency during the elections.
Votenaweb allows citizens to compare their vote on congressional bills with the politicians'.
Using Ushahidi to monitor and map misconduct in federal and municipal Mexican elections.
The Women of Uganda Network focuses on information sharing and networking, technical support, and using ICT to advocate for gender issues.
The Online Citizen is an online platform which aims to reflect the views and opinions of ordinary Singaporeans.
Inmediahk has influenced many major political issues in HK by providing independently-investigated information.
