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Weekly Roundup 12/22/17

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Blockchain

As 2017 comes to a close, many eyes have been watching the exponential growth of…

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Weekly Roundup 12/15/17

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Internet Shutdown

Ethnic clashes in Ethiopia this week, particularly in the Oromia region, have sparked a partial internet shutdown in the country…

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Weekly Roundup 12/4/17

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Artificial Intelligence

From translating languages to…

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New SMS Feature on Civi DemTool

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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…

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We're thankful for...

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thank you

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.…

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Weekly Roundup 11/17/17

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Digitally Connected

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…

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We're Hiring! Software Engineer

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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,…

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Weekly Roundup 11/9/17

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Blockchain

From the healthcare sector to the banking industry,…

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A CivicTechFest Retrospective

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Yay civic tech!

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…

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New International Standards Needed to Protect the Open Internet

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Looking for Feedback on Open Internet Principles
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Looking for Feedback on Open Internet Principles

Note: the following post first appeared on NDI's DemWorks blog.

October 29 is commemorated as …

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