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How State and Local Government Can Bolster Election Security

GovLoop

Officials tasked with securing elections face a complex challenge. They need to build a voter registration database, secure the voting machines, and then tally votes accurately — all in the face of potential disruptions from malicious actors, foreign and domestic. This risks large-scale disenfranchisement.

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Meet the top 6 finalists for the 2023 Service to America Medals® People’s Choice Award

Partnership for Public Service

While all our Sammies finalists represent the very best in government, this award grants special recognition to the finalist who receives the most votes from the general public.  Continue reading to learn more about these outstanding civil servants and vote for your favorite to be crowned the 2023 People’s Choice Award winner.

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How civic learning can inspire future generations of public servants

Partnership for Public Service

Civic engagement can include voting, attending political events, posting about elections and civic issues on social media, and volunteering as poll watchers or on political campaigns. And that’s not all—beyond election politics, civic engagement can also include learning about and pursuing opportunities in the federal workforce.

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Partnership unveils the 2024 Service to America Medals® finalists

Partnership for Public Service

Safety, Security and International Affairs – recognizing a federal employee or team in fields such as counterterrorism, civil rights, defense and military affairs, cybersecurity and more. Emerging Leaders – recognizing a federal employee under the age of 35 who made an important contribution to the public good.

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Social Media for Social Good: What role does social media play in creation of and sustainability of social movements? A Social Movement Case Study Examining Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.

Public Policy Blog

As more of the world becomes connected online, revolutionaries across the globe are being empowered like never before although not all are successful as sustaining the movement the use of information communication technologies (ICT) are critical in developing and executing modern social movements.

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The Importance of Thoroughly Screening Election Poll Workers

American City & Country

At the heart of our democracy, election poll workers serve as the guardians of the voting process. Ensuring secure and transparent elections. To help meet these challenges, conducting thorough criminal background checks and social media screening of poll workers should be the first step when onboarding new or returning poll workers.

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The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How One Libary Marketing Team Executed a Grand Opening of Epic Proportions for Their New Library Building

Super Library Marketing

It took another 17 years for the library to secure the funding and property they needed for the construction and operation of a new facility. The key to this story is how we were able to convince a Chicago suburban community to vote in favor of a referendum that would raise their taxes,” said Sue. “I Then the project hit a snag.