Grassroots Mapping
I love maps. Their communication power to reveal and clarify our world is like little else. But they also have political power — and they can be used to influence how we interpret the world around us. (The blog Strange Maps is full of such examples.) GrassrootsMapping.org is a admirable project that seeks “to invert the traditional power structure of cartography.” The site teaches people how to use simple and inexpensive technology (a digital camera, a…
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