Indian Casinos, development management, local politics, and cultural events are just some of the topics currently being discussed on numerous blogs devoted to a single topic- Amador County. The term “blog,” short for “web-log” is someone’s personal website where he or she can post commentary or news on a topic of choice. A typical blog consists of texts, images, and links to other blogs or web-media related to its content. Amador blogs are posted by citizens from across the political spectrum, and they all contain a unique perspective on local issues. One exceptional chracteristic of local blogs is this- they can criticize, make fun, probe facts, and ask questions that the mainstream local media cannot. “I really admire those who take the time to maintain a blog and speak out...it's a great way for the voice of the people to be consistently heard," said one local blogger.