As one of the participants in 2014's Unreasonable Launchpad, OurSay attempts to harness youth energy by coupling digital connection with hard politics. The goal, however, isn't merely to spur what people imagine to be a generational apathy but rather and perhaps more importantly, the method is to get leaders to speak up and answer the tough questions that are so important to creating political change.
OurSay is a social enterprise that was founded in and is currently based in Melbourne, Australia. The site itself lets you both ask a question and vote for questions you deeply want answered. Part of the noise-making process is done by the crowd but only the most engaging questions get answered.
Contact Information
OurSay website
OurSay on Facebook
OurSay on Twitter
OurSay on Tumblr
OurSay on Google+
OurSay on YouTube
Youth-Oriented Political Websites
OurSay is Trying to Make Some Democratic Noise in Australia
Trend Themes
1. Youth Engagement in Politics - Creating online platforms to engage youth in political discussions and empower them to ask tough questions.
2. Digital Democracy - Utilizing technology to connect citizens with their political leaders and encourage transparency in the decision-making process.
3. Crowdsourced Governance - Leveraging the collective wisdom and input of the crowd to prioritize and address important political issues.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media Platforms - Developing or enhancing platforms that facilitate political discussions and encourage active citizen participation.
2. Political Consulting - Offering services to political candidates and organizations to effectively engage with the youth demographic through digital channels.
3. Civic Tech - Building technological solutions that bridge the gap between citizens and politicians, enabling more inclusive and informed governance.