Iranians Still Connect To Social-Networking Sites

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Thu, 06/18/2009 - 3:30am

The Iranian government has been blocking access to YouTube and Twitter. However, they remain important communication outlets for protestors.

That's because people outside Iran have volunteered their time and their computers to keep Iranians connected.

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