For example, the Salvation Army has set up a system where people in Columbus, Ohio, can text the word “kettle&# to the organization, and the phone carrier adds $5 to the texter’s phone bill. Thanks to our good friend Omar we got mentioned on National Public Radio a few days ago. Head over there and drop a comment on them. MORE >>

few weeks ago, we wrote about ACCEL, the organization managing the Connect Your Community project in Appalachian Ohio. Originally published at TechSoup for Libraries. Guest blog post by Jason Schroeder, Appalachian Center for Collaborative and Engaged Learning. read more. MORE >>

A specific classroom in rural Ohio that needs $200 for a science project. Flickr by Leo Reynolds. Guest post by Paula Goldman. The wisdom of crowds, the insanity of crowds. Mention the word “network” to most people and their reactions tend to sway between these two polar extremes. Disrupting Business as Usual. The Value of Specificity. MORE >>

Cheek swab parties and events are bubbling up from Berkeley to Ohio. At the party, you could get your check swabbed and fill an application for the registry – it took ten minutes and I hope you’ll consider it too – after your read this post below. Can Social Media Save Lives? Guest Post by Porter Gale. Getting the place ticket was easy. MORE >>

And congrats to all the folks in places like Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, and so many other states where Republican incumbents were supposed to be unbeatable. In order to make broad gains, the party needs to be built up in every available locality. It is time for a real fifty-state strategy. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. MORE >>