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Team Obama, Technology & Public Engagement

David White
Dec 22, 2008

Although Barack Obama's community organizing past was the object of derision at the Republican convention, it's easy to make the argument that it was this very experience that enabled him to build such an effective political machine, especially online. I think giving his supporters such an unprecedented ability to make themselves heard led to a lot of the enthusiasm for Obama. And now that he's the President-elect, the Obama team is in the process of transitioning that online strength into an effective component of his governing operation.

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Five Cheers For Our Contest Winners

Francie Grace
Dec 19, 2008

Congratulations to the winners of the fall 2008 round of Public Agenda's Students Face Up to the Nation's Finances student contest!

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The Last Debate: What Happens Now and What Happens Next

There's a French saying about how "nothing lasts as long as the provisional." That's worth keeping in mind for tonight's final presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. The government's ad hoc response to the global financial crisis has dramatically increased its role in the economy – and one of these two men will inherit that role in a few months. It would be nice to know what they intend to do with it.

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Homework For The New Administration And The 111th Congress

Entering a new era in Washington is a good time for many things, including a good hard look at what needs to be done to improve our education system, from pre-kindergarten all the way up through college. With that in mind, we've put together an education reform "to do" list for the president-elect and members of the 111th Congress. We invite you to check out the list and then log on to our site to discuss the education issues you feel should be priorities in 2009.

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