Democracy Labs is a hub for ongoing technology and creative innovation that serves progressive campaigns and organizations at the national, state, and local levels.
Our focus is on long term, sustainable and affordable solutions. An approach that is longer than an election cycle, and isn’t purely dependant on volunteers, can enable more qualified candidates to run for office and for more issue groups to bring about positive social change.
Democracy Labs is a project of the Tides Advocacy Fund.
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Will your be affected by toxic fumes from the Ohio train derailment? Check wind patterns with this real-time map. Toxic chemicals spread from the Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio. Which way are the winds blowing the toxic fumes? Who
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“While this literal battle rages—with tear gassing militias on one side and kneeling protestors on the other—the rhetorical one does as well.” – Race Class Narrative Action Elevating the truth behind peaceful protests
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Peer-to-peer texting offers a personalized way to connect with voters. Texting campaigns costs much less than other forms of outreach. They get a higher read and response rate than emails, and a much higher penetration
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Using vigilante mobs to hold onto power Vigilante mobs suppressing peaceful protestors isn’t new in America. What’s new is how politicians are using social media to fan the flames to hold on
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People forced to evacuate due to a hurricane in the middle of a pandemic still have their phones. That is the vital link to provide information they need.
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Information warfare restricts timely access to the information Americans need to vote. Lack of information on how, when and where to vote disenfranchises many Americans from their right to vote. Sometime it is
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Young poll workers are needed as COVID-19 is a greater risk to seniors who typically staff polling centers. Gen-Z artists recruit the next generation of poll workers with online musical performances. Power The Polls recruits
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The U.S. Postal Service is the lifeblood of many rural communities. Seniors, veterans and farmers will all suffer from cutbacks. Where will the cuts hurt the most? Which communities are most at risk? Who
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Targeting millennials and Gen-Zs to vote and become poll workers “Millennials and GenZers make up 37% of the voting population. No one wins without our vote. Elections aren’t about candidates; elections are
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1. Test the technology Navigate technical issues before they happen to improve efficiency. Technical issues come hand in hand with virtual meetings, so it’s important to anticipate possible problems ahead of time. It’s a
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Save money. Do good. Crowdsource texting campaigns to low income American workers. What is crowdsourcing? Crowdsourcing matches online workers with simple micro-tasks that can be done remotely. It works bests for tasks that require
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