Visible Vote Lets You Follow & Respond to Your Representative
Tisah Tucknott — May 14, 2009 — Tech
References: huliq
Two tech aficionados have created an application called Visible Vote that allows the public to track the voting issues made by their congressmen and senators.
Created for iPhone, Blackberry and Facebook users, Visible Vote not only lets people keep a tally of the voting record of their congressmen and congresswomen, but the public can also send feedback and personal notes to their representative on particular voting issues.
Implications - With the rise of tech applications that allow interaction, members of society feel that they are able to have their voices heard. This way they have an interaction with the company or figures in this case that will answer their questions and respond to their comments.
Created for iPhone, Blackberry and Facebook users, Visible Vote not only lets people keep a tally of the voting record of their congressmen and congresswomen, but the public can also send feedback and personal notes to their representative on particular voting issues.
Implications - With the rise of tech applications that allow interaction, members of society feel that they are able to have their voices heard. This way they have an interaction with the company or figures in this case that will answer their questions and respond to their comments.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Voting Applications - Developing mobile and web applications that allow the public to track and interact with their representatives' voting records.
2. Citizen Engagement in Governance - Facilitating platforms that enable citizens to actively participate in political processes and hold their representatives accountable.
3. Transparent Government Practices - Promoting transparency in government by providing accessible and comprehensive records of politicians' voting activities.
Industry Implications
1. Government Technology - Developing innovative solutions to enhance citizen involvement and transparency in political processes.
2. Social Media Platforms - Leveraging social media platforms to facilitate public engagement with representatives and advocate for relevant issues.
3. Civic Tech Startups - Supporting the emergence of startups that develop tools and platforms to foster citizen engagement and strengthen democracy.
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