The Power of Web Communication

By now most folks know the broad reach of the Internet. No where is that more evident than in the realm of social activism. People who once had no voice now have a platform to share their views with millions of others. Even people with wide access such as television journalists can now use the web to break down more doors.

One such case is that of CNN journalist Veronica De La Cruz whose 27 year old brother Eric will soon die if he does not get a heart transplant. Veronica has taken her case of hopeless government red tape to Twitter where a growing legion of "Tweeple" are getting the word out. She hopes to raise money (since Eric's insurance company is pulling the old "pre-existing condition" scam on him) and attention from Nevada government officials to get Eric on a transplant list.

You can read more about the Twitter phenomenon here.

You can read more about Veronica's situation and help her here.