Carlos Watson, "The Rise of the Online Citizen," CNN.com, March 17, 2004

Carlos Watson's "The Rise of the Online Citizen" (2004) discusses the growing influence of online political citizens, particularly in the context of blogs and their potential to challenge traditional media sources like talk radio. Citing a George Washington University study, Watson highlights the prevalence of Democratic-leaning online citizens compared to Republicans. The article suggests that blogs and other online platforms may provide a new avenue for political engagement and discourse, particularly for traditionally underrepresented voices. Keywords: online citizen, blogs, political engagement.