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New Technology Developed to Amplify Community Voices for the Media

Non Profit Quarterly

The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. Their next launches will be in Massachusetts and Alabama this year.—Julie

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Southeast Tornados: Staying Focused

VisionLink

The National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster have engaged (and we are standing up a site for their work in Alabama), as are the members of the Coordinated Assistance Network. Friends and family can find one another at Safe and Well , and can check the status of local shelters here.

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Technology to Help You Vote

NTEN

As an alternative, voters can always use our 50 state map to find their state’s official poll finder tool or the phone number for their local election office. 45 states have online registration lookup tools, and calling your local election office is always an option (again, use our 50 state map to get links and numbers).

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Your Official #NN17 Local's Guide to Atlanta

EveryAction

Considering our team is obsessed with weekend trips to Hotlanta, we thought we'd share some favorite local spots to eat, drink, party, and enjoy the sights while visiting for Netroots 2017. This local chain has caught on like wildfire and now boasts nearly a dozen locations across Georgia and Alabama. The Varsity. Octane Coffee.

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Coming to a Public School Near You: Hopefully, You as a Volunteer

Have Fun - Do Good

You can also find volunteer opportunities at your local public school by contacting a school district, a school, or a teacher and asking how you can help. If you're a parent, the local PTA may have ways for you to get involved as well. You can find more information about the various chapters and how to volunteer with them at www.826national.org.

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Leading the Resistance: 28 Organizations You Can (and Should) Support Today

EveryAction

That’s why we empower local leaders to build a strong movement for equality that secures critical grassroots wins at every level. Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice. United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation. National Immigration Law Center. National Disability Rights Network.

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Research Friday: Strengthening the Economy through Civic Engagement

ASU Lodestar Center

A recent report authored by several partner organizations, including the National Conference on Citizenship , CIRCLE , Civic Enterprises , the Saguaro Seminar , and the National Constitution Center suggests that there may be a correlation between civic engagement and the unemployment rate. Data were taken from the U.S.