Political Discussions Online: Must They Be Negative?

Modern political debate seems to be surrounded by negative political ads, conniving campaigning tactics, and disrespectful political rants. These have become the norm in our society. With the rise of the Internet, we have many great communication tools available, but something is missing.

We need a way to communicate effectively, respectfully, and clearly about what we want for our future. Resources like PeopleCount.org are working toward this goal.  Continue reading

4 Ways Social Media Impacted The 2012 Election

As more and more voters turn to the Internet to find information on campaigns and issues, more and more of our politicians have followed suit.

Did you know that both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have at least nine official resources online, not including their mobile apps? The New York Times recently took a comparative look at our 2012 presidential candidates’ social media presences and found each candidate has the following resources: Continue reading