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UIC_CivicSource

  1. Tell us what you think about CivicSource in our poll! bit.ly/gXZpVo
  2. Obama calls on Congress to act on the #CongressToDoList in order to spur jobs and create a sustainable economy bit.ly/KRAyEY
  3. Teens agree that it is important to become #leaders and serve in their communities #TeenSpeakUp bit.ly/JMcLZg
  4. Is deliberative democracy the new infrastructure for engagement in communities? bit.ly/KQrcb3
  5. "Citizens are less willing to be governed and better at governing than ever before" bit.ly/KQrcb3
  6. It's easy: Register to vote now. Vote on Election Day. Shape the future. bit.ly/L8jD1X #RegToVote
  7. How can deliberative democracy change govt? See what leading expert @mattleighninger has to say: bit.ly/KQrcb3
  8. Outcome of the 2012 election will be decided by 9 swing states. Check out an interactive map predicting state leanings bit.ly/KE2fBU
  9. #NATO is coming to #Chicago May 20-21. What do you need to know about the event? bit.ly/J8vHAP
  10. #Chicago: What should you expect when the #NATO summit convenes May 20-21? bit.ly/J8vHAP
  11. Need to contact an elected official? Connect easily with representatives using 2 new online tools: bit.ly/Jeyo5g
  12. What do you think of the CivicSource web portal? Tell us in our poll! bit.ly/gXZpVo
  13. @mind_mixer is helping cities improve civic engagement with their online forum. Civic leaders and citizens benefit bit.ly/IpxTAm
  14. GOP is using Social Victory Center, a new fb app, to engage republican voters in the political process. Learn more: bit.ly/JDnJyk
  15. Students may see their interest rates on subsidized student loans DOUBLE if Congress doesn't act. #DontDoubleMyRate bit.ly/IeJeY4
  16. Have you found the CivicSource portal to be a helpful resource? Share your opinion in our poll: bit.ly/gXZpVo
  17. Will #Chicago still b a top economic center 30 yrs from now? Learn what #goto2040 is doing 2 create a sustainable city bit.ly/K6Yh0o
  18. #GOTO2040 is helping metropolitan Chicago coordinate and plan for a sustainable future. Learn more about the project: bit.ly/K6Yh0o
  19. Be a social activist without leaving your computer: bit.ly/JaVvbB #socialchange
  20. One website is empowering people across the globe to start campaigns for social change in their communities. Join in: bit.ly/JaVvbB