The internet/open data to the rescue in the political sphere yet again! Thanks, FearLess! good: Our associate editor Nona Willis Aronowitz alerts us to a quick way to get ahold of your congressperson through twitter: Every time I read about the deficit war in Washington, I want to call up my reps and say, “Shut up and raise the debt ceiling!” And I’m not the only one with an opinion: Capitol Hill phone lines are completely tied up. Twitter is a natural alternative, if you can find your representative’s handle. But until recently, an “official” online Twitter directory for all members of Congress didn’t exist. The communications company FearLess decided to create one. They’ve linked to every single representative from each state and listed them alphabetically. Most politicians use Twitter as a one-sided way to promote themselves, but there are some, like Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison and Newark mayor Cory Booker, who actively engage in conversations with users. The next time Obama or anyone else urges you to contact your state leaders and the Capitol switchboard is jammed, you’ll know where to find them online. Read more on GOOD →
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The internet/open data to the rescue in the political sphere yet again! Thanks, FearLess!

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Our associate editor Nona Willis Aronowitz alerts us to a quick way to get ahold of your congressperson through twitter:

Every time I read about the deficit war in Washington, I want to call up my reps and say, “Shut up and raise the debt ceiling!” And I’m not the only one with an opinion: Capitol Hill phone lines are completely tied up.

Twitter is a natural alternative, if you can find your representative’s handle. But until recently, an “official” online Twitter directory for all members of Congress didn’t exist. The communications company FearLess decided to create one. They’ve linked to every single representative from each state and listed them alphabetically. Most politicians use Twitter as a one-sided way to promote themselves, but there are some, like Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison and Newark mayor Cory Booker, who actively engage in conversations with users.

The next time Obama or anyone else urges you to contact your state leaders and the Capitol switchboard is jammed, you’ll know where to find them online.

Read more on GOOD →

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    Social Media+Civic Involvement
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    The internet/open data...the rescue in the political sphere yet again! Thanks, FearLess!
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    Was glad to read this after my recent interview with congressman Ellison. Everyone, socially media (verb) your reps....
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  26. idroolinmysleep said: Hasn’t this been done by tweetcongress.org already?
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