The New Internet Public
Social networks are bringing new voices to the table and forcing political change in ways previously impossible—a report from the Personal Democracy Forum.
Civic Engagement - Most Popular
Social innovations that enrich society and enhance democratic participation (more)
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Techno-Optimists Beware
Two books argue that entrepreneurs and technology are transforming the global economy.
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Global Issues
The Civic Impact of Youth Volunteerism
McAdam reviews two follow-up studies of youth activists, and assesses the experiences and their long-term effects on volunteers.
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Egypt’s No. 1 Net Activist
A riveting memoir by Egyptian revolutionary—and Google marketing executive—Wael Ghonim.
Review
Techno-Optimists Beware
Two books argue that entrepreneurs and technology are transforming the global economy.
Personal Attention Reduces Poverty
Circles, a national program for helping families get out of poverty, taps an underused resource: middle-class support groups.
Civic Education Through Social Networks
In Kenya, civic education programs reached 4.5 million people in advance of the 2002 election.
Fostering Social Entrepreneurship in Lebanon
Social entrepreneurship provides a path to transform Lebanon’s challenges into opportunities for change and development.
ReCoding Good: Part 5
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
Instagram-Style Innovation in the Public Sector
What if we leveraged the ingenuity and resources in Silicon Valley for the improvement and renewal of the rest of the country?