Kip Dooley

Oct 22, 2024 | barnraisingmedia.com | Stephanie Woodard |Alli O'Connell |Kip Dooley

The Menominee group is part of a collaboration of several organizations, including Indigenous- and minority-led ones. Some are in-state, such as Wisconsin Native Vote and Wisdom. Others are national, like Native Organizing Alliance, which exhorts its members to tap into “the political power of our people and the wisdom of our ancestors.” Together, they have been part of a movement to put voter engagement into full swing on Native homelands throughout the nation.

Jul 24, 2024 | newamerica.org | Kip Dooley

On Tuesday last week, a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) event, “Advancing Public Service in the Technology Ecosystem,” celebrated vital public interest technology (PIT) initiatives and announced new commitments from government, philanthropy, and civil society to continue building “a robust, inclusive technology landscape that works for everyone in America.” Public interest technology (PIT) is the study and application of technology expertise to generate public...

Apr 23, 2024 | newamerica.org | Kip Dooley

We all know by now that 2024 is a major year for elections around the globe. But democracy, as a system, is about more than elections. Democracy depends on the ability to create communities through shared interests and values, to identify and articulate problems, and to work with other groups to develop and advance solutions. Elections are an important piece of the puzzle, but democracy as a whole depends on year-round, lifelong practices of civic engagement.

Mar 18, 2024 | newamerica.org | Kip Dooley

Cybersecurity is a basic community need and a cornerstone of public interest technology (PIT), as nearly every system we depend upon has at least some digital or online component. Cyberattacks can cause chaos for hospitals, school districts or an entire government.

Feb 21, 2024 | newamerica.org | Kip Dooley

This year, roughly 4 billion people – 40 percent of the world’s population – are eligible to vote in a major election. During this crucial year for democracy, technology presents us with a double-edged sword, offering greater avenues for community organizing and voter participation while also facilitating mis- and disinformation, cyberattacks, voter intimidation, disenfranchisement and more.