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Welcome! My name is Erica Anderson, also called @EricaAmerica.
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Katie Couric's Social Media Path: Conversation with Brian Solis

Katie Couric's Social Media Path: Conversation with Brian Solis

December 14, 2010
by Erica
Client, Journalism, New Media

About a month ago, I connected Katie Couric and Brian Solis for a conversation about Katie’s push into new media which started in 2008. What…

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West Wing Week: Direct-to-Voter Videos From The White House

West Wing Week: Direct-to-Voter Videos From The White House

April 12, 2010
by Erica
Journalism, Open Gov, Social Media, White House

I was completely intrigued when I stumbled upon this new weekly staple of the Obama Administration – “West Wing Week” – a six minute video, packed…

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My Afternoon with the Newspaper

My Afternoon with the Newspaper

March 1, 2010
by Erica
Helen Thomas, Journalism, The Digital Slant

My Afternoon with the Newspaper Originally uploaded by ericaamerica08 Saturday I took a step back – from my laptop – to catch up with the…

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Goodbye, K Street. Hello, Journalism.

Goodbye, K Street. Hello, Journalism.

December 29, 2009
by Erica
About Me, Behind The Scenes, Helen Thomas, My Favorites, New Media

This is my second to last day at Spectrum. I am leaving with a six-month nest egg, two job leads and one burning desire to…

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LIVE on CNN

LIVE on CNN

October 12, 2009
by Erica
About Me, first amendment, GLBT

I got a call on my way into work this morning from a producer at CNN who was reviewing my iReports that I submitted last…

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Equal Rights: More Than a March

Equal Rights: More Than a March

October 11, 2009
by Erica
congress, first amendment, GLBT, Uncategorized, White House

I just got back from the National Equality March that is taking place right now in Washington. Thousands of GLBT equality advocates have descended on…

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The First Amendment TEA Party

The First Amendment TEA Party

September 15, 2009
by Erica
first amendment

Nine months ago millions descended on the national mall to inaugurate the first black President.  Little did I know on that cold January day that…

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Hunger Strike: Day 26

Hunger Strike: Day 26

August 24, 2009
by Erica
Middle East, White House

It was day 26 of the hunger strike at the White House and I decided last night to keep it up and go again. I…

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CNN iReport: Hunger Strike Goes On

CNN iReport: Hunger Strike Goes On

August 17, 2009
by Erica
Middle East, White House

I have finally decided what I do. It’s called First Amendment journalism and wherever I can find anyone exercising the right to peacefully assemble, petition…

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Iran’s Election Disputed, American Activism Crashes Ahmadinejad’s Web site

Iran’s Election Disputed, American Activism Crashes Ahmadinejad’s Web site

June 15, 2009
by Erica
Middle East, New Media

If you haven’t been paying attention – here is the skinny. Over the weekend, Iran held presidential elections. The incumbent, supreme leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, pulled…

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