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July 10, 2012 08:18 pm GMT
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Not For Sale Wants to End Modern Slavery
Does social media promote activism, or is it a lazy form of participation? Social media is a strong platform for raising awareness, but the relationship between cause and effect is defined by action regardless of medium.
On this episode of Revolution, David Batstone, co-founder and president of Not for Sale, joins us to share his story and his vision for the future of causes and philanthropy. His company "empowers marginalized communities to seek their own dignified employment and break the cycle of exploitation."
Batstone points out that social organizations compete with brands and entertainment for the finite attention, time and investment…
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