Masks for Humanity is the hub for people who need handmade face masks and other handmade PPE and people who can make handmade face masks and other handmade PPE.
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I thought it’d be good to confirm what actually made it into the final legislation. Here are the answers to questions I’ve been seeing.
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This bill isn’t perfect, and we need to do much more, but it’s a positive step that puts families first, not large corporations.
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Voting by mail has worked well for years, but will be especially important in this pandemic. But how do voters without a computer or internet access request a Vote
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As we are all in for a long haul of tough times, it seemed like a good time to see what experts recommend we can do to build our resilience.
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Before gun owners even could start getting rid of these guns, however, the law was challenged by five Californians and the California Rifle & Pistol Association.
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I wanted to provide you with a list of all the additional resources available during this time of uncertainty and need in response to many of the most frequently asked
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A lot of people–on both sides of the aisle–believe that every federal legislator should divest or have their stocks put in a blind trust before they take office, but that
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This means, effective last night—all California residents must stay home—except as needed to go out for essential services. Essential services remain open.
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Although there were several delays (looking at YOU, Mitch McConnell) in getting this bill passed, it is now law. This is what’s in it.
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Technology designed to respond to disasters in developing countries, is now being applied to fight the Coronavirus in America.
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How are bots attacking Roe v Wade? How do they spread disinformation and create false outrage? Who are the bots targeting? How do you spot bot behavior and fight back?
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order requiring the cancellation any gatherings of 250+ statewide. This supersedes local measures allowing larger gatherings.
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We’re sharing this report by Julie McMurry, MPH, an assistant professor of rare disease genetics at Oregon State University in the College of Public Health, because it covers every base
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Coronavirus Atlas is a free app created by activists that ncludes cases reported in the US, safety tips and how the Trump administration is responding.
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If you have questions about the Census, seek out trusted sources. The official Census 2020 department has a vast website.
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GIFs are images that play automatically on a web page or in a tweet. GIFs outperform videos for engagement as more people use Twitter and Instagram on phones without sound.
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Assume that the virus is already in your city / town / workplace / church / etc. You can help by doing as many of the following as possible. The
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Going to your caucus lets you see and take part in what’s happening on a small, local level, and find out what matters to your community!
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Last week, I called out a few House races that could prove interesting due to the nature of our jungle primary. So here’s where these races stand.
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We analyzed over 450,000 tweets from March 1-4 with the hastag #covid19 using Nexalogy. The software automatically digests and analyzes the Twitter feed for #covid19.
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Betsy DeVos was slashing funds for poor rural schools & parents responded by creating an interactive campaign using free apps & a little help from DemLabs.
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GIFs are just seconds long but get your message heard. They play automatically and engage viewers immediately.
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Video testimonials work but collecting them has been difficult for groups with limited time, money and staff. The free Flipgrid app enables small grassroots group to collect videos remotely with
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Republicans are doing everything in their power to make voting as difficult as possible. It is really important that we push for voting rights right now.
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Center for Common Ground is a Virginia non-profit that provides voter services to under-served communities. Its Get A Ride system uses free software to get more souls to the polls.
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While all the pundits talk about Nevada’s role in the presidential race, we want to talk about what makes Nevada’s current state legislature unique: women.
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Now, here are the 11 state legislative chambers that are really competitive this year, and that need our attention.
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How can hackers be prevented from flooding phone lines? How can large volumes of calls be handled cost effectively with a few operators? How can calls be quickly routed to
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Flipping an incumbent is not easy. It’ll take a lot of us working together to make sure a Democrat flips this Senate seat.
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The California primaries are on the horizon and arriving early this year! Here’s what you need to know.
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Senator Casey unveiled his initiative, the Five Freedoms for America’s Children, outlining a collection of policy goals & legislative proposals to make sure that every child in the United States
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Grassroots activists struggle to get heard against billionaires and corporations with their armies of lobbyists and PR experts. A free app offers them a megaphone.
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Voicebots are programs that handle incoming calls, ask questions and answer caller's questions. Voicebots can do wonders for campaigns, activists and advocacy groups.
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Quantifying and qualifying people who experience homelessness is complicated with differences in the definition even among federal agencies.
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Always assume that your voting rights are under attack. The best way to counteract it is to pay attention and also be on the offensive. Here’s what’s going on in
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Organizers collecting hand-written 'Pledge To Vote' cards and volunteer sign-ups also struggle to quickly convert hand written forms to text.
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Many Americans in remote areas suffer because poor roads and a lack of internet access deny them their political voice. Technology is helping overcome this barrier.
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Organizers are mobilizing voters to demand that politicians put public safety above tax cuts for the rich. Their appeal is an interactive story designed with the free StoryMaps app.
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Startups focus on their unique value proposition. They get products to market quickly by building on pre-existing software platforms. Innovation flourishes when everyone does what they know best.
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Affordable, new software makes it easier to monitor and analyze social media activity about an issue, refine your messaging and identify trolls.
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But Why Iowa? Why is this state the first in the nation to vote? The reason for this is both ridiculous and interesting, so have some patience and bear with
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Here are a few quick tips for spotting misinformation and disinformation online, and what you can do when you see it.
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8-year-old Teddy tells kids (and adults!) what the Equal Rights Amendment is, its history, and how we can make sure it goes into effect.
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What does “Medicare for All actually mean? And how would this change the current healthcare system in place?
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DemLabs will explain how to collect and collate testimonial videos with the free FlipGrid app which already has over 20 million users.
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Communities that invest the time to listen and learn from Indigenous peoples invariably find their communities strengthened as a result.
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A look at the races that will determine who is governor in 11 states. 7 of those states have Republican governors & 4 have Democratic governors.
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Seeyew's team built the Chinese Count mobile app in Chinese about the importance of taking part in the 2020 census, job openings with the census and details on Seeyew's campaign.
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Each week, we look at how campaigns are – or aren’t – leveraging smart digital strategies to drive narratives and win elections.
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