New Media and Technology Consulting

Nine years later we are reminded once again that our world is determined by the actions of man. Not just those twenty-two who boarded planes nine years ago today, but my actions and yours determine exactly what kind of world we live in today. Nine years ago today my sister, theologian and author Dr. Courtney Cowart, sat at her desk across the street from the towering buildings so many used to guide their way in lower Manhattan. My dear brother Robin Cowart was boarding a train with his music blaring determined to have a great day at work near ... Read More

Originally posted to thinkingpress.com in May of 2009. For months I avoided it. I knew it was coming, after all I am a complete addict for social media, but also knew that I might not emerge before my eyes went blind from screen-itis. I joined the now ever-present Twitter a few months ago as an experiment. I had no idea what it was, why it was, or how it was and as a matter of fact the only thing I did know is that it was becoming somewhat obnoxiously wide spread. So, in search of my own ability to stay relevant I signed up (ok you can follow ... Read More

Originally posted to thinkingpress.com in November of 2008 The American democratic experiment continues to grow and change with the world around us, yet we are faced with some growing disparities on the trouble some groups face when asked to cast their ballot. Poor, uneducated, minority voters have the greatest trouble, waiting in line for hours to cast a ballot and being the subject of intense voter intimidation and “dirty” tricks. New media technology, and making the shift to a remote democracy, may be able to solve these problems. In ... Read More

Originally posted to thinkingpress.com in October, 2008. One of the most interesting facets of the 2008 Presidential election is the enormous explosion of technology, along with the new voters that are utilizing them, could fundamentally change the landscape of American politics and the process of seeking office. Here is how. In the four years since the last presidential election, Bush Vs. Kerry 2004, we have seen an enormous growth in what are called social media. You likely know many of these media as they have changed the way particularly ... Read More

Originally posted to thinkingpress.com in August, 2008. It’s a strongly held belief of mine that new media technology will change the face of the world at a pace far too fast for any oppressive regime to stop. Our ability to communicate perspectives and ideas in today’s world is bringing out many voices that have never been heard and sending them far across the globe to a growing number of groups and activists that apparently might even care. Read the full article from Techcrunch.com here “Blogging is not a Crime” Blogging is just one ... Read More