The document discusses how politics and news have moved increasingly online. It notes a doubling in online news usage from 27% in 2004 to 64% in 2008. While traditional news outlets have not lost ground to partisan sites, individuals now act as content filters by spreading information among their social networks. The internet has also revitalized political participation through tools like emailing candidates, online petitions, and political discussion forums and videos. However, concerns remain about the effects of excessive online political interest and activism.