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How Millennials are Transforming Politics and the Public Sector

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Millennials turned out to vote in record numbers in 2008. Had the Millennial vote been split 50-50 in four states – Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia – Romney would have been elected president, according to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement. Absolutely. A 2016 Washington Post expose.

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Connecting With the Past through Technology: Oberlin Heritage Center

Tech Soup

But the Oberlin Heritage Center in Oberlin, Ohio, recently reminded me that technology can also be powerful when it. installation of Windows Server 2008 and Exchange Server 2010 improved. Students explore their city’s roots reviewing historic documents. When I think of technology, I typically think of progress, moving forward.

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Change from the Inside: A Conversation with COSI

Museum 2.0

COSI is a hands-on science center in Columbus, Ohio. Kelli: We’re really new at this—we launched the Facebook page in September of 2008 and the Twitter account in October. I think, sadly, that we all know the answer. They do a lovely job explaining their presence on social media sites.

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What Can I Do About Genocide? An Interview with Janessa Goldbeck

Have Fun - Do Good

On April 15, 2008 I talked with Janessa Goldbeck, the Director of Membership at the Genocide Intervention Network, about what we can all do about genocide. I first worked as an outreach coordinator for the Great Lakes region, which is six states: Illinois, Ohio, and a bunch of others around there. Someone should have done something.

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The Evolution of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising and the Rise of DIY

Connection Cafe

Though some megaprograms have stabilized or grown since 2008 (Heart Walk and the Alzheimer’s Walk being two great examples), most have taken major hits to the top line. Overall top thirty revenue grew nearly 10% from 2008 to 2016. the Pelotonia cycling event in Columbus, Ohio), Unusual (e.g.

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Crowdsourcing Skills for Human Rights via Movements.org

Tech Soup

The original version of Movements.org was founded in 2008 by then-U.S. I asked Keyes, "How do you make sure that well-meaning young lawyer in Dayton, Ohio won't end up getting that Saudi dissident disappeared?” The Evolution of Movements.org: Making a Meeting Place for Human Rights.

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