Personal Democracy Plus

Stay informed about the latest in technology and politics, government and civic life for less than $1.50/week.

Since its launch in 2004, Personal Democracy Forum (PdF) – now Personal Democracy Media (PDM) – has helped foster a national and world-wide conversation about technology and its power and impact on government and politics.

Now, at a time when technology is playing an ever expanding role in government, politics and advocacy we have launched Personal Democracy Plus (PD+), a new premium service offering important news, tools and resources for anyone looking to stay at the forefront of how technology is being utilized in government, politics and advocacy.

Personal Democracy Plus, is designed to help political professionals and advocates navigate the networked world – and help the tech community better understand trends and developments in the political arena.

PD+ subscriber content & tools include:

• Exclusive feature stories from an influential team of writers and contributors
• Access to an ongoing series of tele-conference calls and live events featuring some of the top thinkers, practitioners, and innovators working at the intersection of technology, politics and advocacy.
• Valuable case studies, tech-briefs, and “how-to's” to help non-technophiles utilize these exciting new digital tools.
• Regularly updated product guides on the most popular digital tools being used.
• A unique archive of podcasts and transcripts from past teleconferences and interviews.
• Exclusive access to the “First POST” morning email produced by our award winning team at techPresident.

Feature articles and reports

TechPresident’s team of award-winning writers and contributors produce exclusive reporting and analysis focused on how technology is being used in government and advocacy. The site also tracks and reports government actions and legislation impacting the tech industry and larger tech-focused community.

Check out a selection of recent pieces.

An ongoing lineup of tele-conferences and webinars

With weekly tele-conferences moderated by techPresident Editorial Director Micah Sifry, PD+ boasts a robust schedule of intimate and interactive conversations with some of the most dynamic thinkers and practioners working at the intersection of technology, politics, advocacy and organizing. Past guest speakers have included:

• Katie Harbath, Associate Manager for Policy at Facebook
• Eli Pariser, Author of “The Filter Bubble”
• Ben Smith, Political Blogger and Editor of BuzzFeed
• Gigi Sohn, President & Co-Founder of Public Knowledge
• Paull Young, Director of New Media at charity:water

Check out the line-up of upcoming tele-conferences and events.

Case studies, Tech Briefings, and Product Guides on the digital tools being used in government, politics, advocacy and organizing...

The catalog of digital tools being used to support political and advocacy efforts is growing exponentially and until now there has been no comprehensive one-stop resource to offer helpful reviews and analysis of these new and existing applications. Throughout the year PD+ will be regularly producing how-to’s and reviews on some of the most popular digital tools and techniques being used for functions like:

• digital fundraising
• constituent and voter contact
• email management
• online organizing, and
• integrated tool suites

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Stay informed about the latest in technology and politics, government and civic life for less than $1.50/week.