Civic Engagement
Campaign Bootcamp 2.0
In Campaign Bootcamp 2.0, Christine Pelosi examines the challenges women face when running for office—and how to overcome them.
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Tag: Elections
Social Entrepreneurship
In Search of a New Model for Government-Social Enterprise Collaboration
Conflict between social enterprises and government comes down to a simple matter of market overlap.
Government
Innovating for a Better City
The need for local government innovation is now greater than ever.
Government
Ode to Representative Democracy: The Power of Factions Still Matters
It is still necessary today to protect against the power of factions; it is vital this critical aspect of American democracy is restored.
Technology & Design
The Dragonfly Effect
Two veterans of consumer psychology, marketing, and entrepreneurship provide a guide to using social media for social change.
Civil Society
One Villager, One Vote
Direct participation by Indonesian villagers proves that process matters, even when outcomes don't change.
Philanthropy
Citizens United and New Rules for Nonprofits
The most important issue for the social sector in the United States in 2011 will be the effects of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Government
An Uneven Partnership
Will Tuesday’s election change government’s relationship to the nonprofit sector?
Technology & Design
“You” Video: The New Cause Politics?
Developments in social media have led to a new type of online, personalized campaign advertisements.
Social Innovations
Twitter Diplomacy
Marcia Stepanek reports back on the Alliance for Youth Movements conference and the power of social media in modern politics.