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Weekly Roundup 12/22/17
As 2017 comes to a close, many eyes have been watching the exponential growth of…
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Ethnic clashes in Ethiopia this week, particularly in the Oromia region, have sparked a partial internet shutdown in the country…
Read MoreNew SMS Feature on Civi DemTool
We’re excited to share the launch of a new SMS feature on the Civi DemTool!
The SMS conversation features allow you to automate discussions with your target audience while building the strength of your…
Read MoreWe're thankful for...
As we gear up for the inevitable food-induced lethargy that follows Thanksgiving dinner, we would like to reflect for a moment and give our thanks to you--our faithful readers--and for the dynamic year it has been in technology and development.…
Read MoreWeekly Roundup 11/17/17
As technology becomes more pervasive, reaching those still unconnected and bridging the digital divide is often a greater challenge. This past week, the Thai government…
Read MoreWe're Hiring! Software Engineer
Tired of feeling like the internet is only being used to destroy democracy around the world? Speak Python and want to put your coding skills to work building open-source tools to empower civic activists, political leaders and more accountable,…
Read MoreA CivicTechFest Retrospective
When I was nine, a local mall revealed plans to replace its ice skating rink with a carousel. This was quite an unpopular proposal among my peer group, and in an effort to give us a practical lesson in civic engagement, my teacher allowed some of…
Read MoreNew International Standards Needed to Protect the Open Internet
Note: the following post first appeared on NDI's DemWorks blog.
October 29 is commemorated as …
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