PoliTech Column

Trippi: Unplugged in Iowa

By Ari Melber

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These interview excerpts from Decembe

Joe Trippi is one of the few political consultants who speaks frankly, even to the detriment of his

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Lessons from the Warner Campaign

By Jerome Armstrong

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For years, Jerome Armstrong has been at the forefront of tech-politics, starting the ur-liber

For years, Jerome Armstrong has been at the forefront of tech-politics, starting the ur-liberal

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Eight Reasons (Some) Wikis Work

By Aaron Swartz

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The online encyclopedia Wikipedia is taking the world by storm, but while it's put the word "wiki" i

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Citizens 2.0 and Governance 2.0

By Steven Clift

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Where is the online forum for your local community?

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User Conferences Worth the Risk

By Sheeraz Haji

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I was really excited about GetTogether 2006, GetActive's third annual user conference, the day befor

I was really excited about GetTogether 2006, GetActive's third annual user conference, the day befor

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To Blog or Not To Blog

By Michael Turk

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Does every campaign website need a blog? And if so, how to handle it?

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Why E-Mail Still Matters

By Kathy Mitchell

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Consumer Union's online advocacy director explains why a good email strategy matters more than a fan

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Thanks so much for the invite, Mr. Fundraiser!

By Liza Sabater

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Hi Mr. Fundraiser,

"Blog diva" Liza Sabater offers some friendly advice for local politicos seeking to win points with

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Email, the Beltway Bogeyman

By Susie Gorden

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Congressional offices should view email from constituents as an opportunity, rather than a burden, a

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