Political Involvement


Article in USAToday discusses trends of voter registration in advance of 2012 Presidential Election.

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Yesterday a new movement called No Labels was launched founded on the credo of “Not left. Not right. Forward”.  This movement is about changing the culture of American politics, through things like fostering civil dialogue and political compromise. Karlo Marcelo reflects on the initiative’s goals and asks: Could this be the start of a new kind of American politics?

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New study finds people engaged in political activism are more likely to live happier and more fulfilling lives than the average person, according to two psychologists.

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There’s relatively little mention of one of the most important “outcomes” that nonprofits can and do generate: encouraging and enhancing democracy, public voice, and political participation.

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St. Petersburg Times March 22, 2011 As a wave of liberty seems poised to topple historically authoritarian regimes in the Middle East, the possibility of democracy in Egypt or Libya should compel us to look in the mirror, at our…

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Social Actions founder and micro-philanthropy consultant Peter Dietz recently posted an audio clip recorded at the National Conference on Citizenship on the topic “Can Facebook Replace Face-to-Face?” Moderated by political adviser and Internet pioneer Joe Trippi, the conversation includes a debate between Facebook Causes’ founder Sean Parker and the Brookings Institution’s William Galston.

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The Internet has made it easier and cheaper to contact Congress than ever before. However, technological developments have been so rapid, these communications may not be truly effective. NCoC and SparkAction invite you to join a special presentation of the Congressional Management Foundation’s (CMF) latest “Communicating with Congress” research.

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