The Realist Idealist

On the Social Sector, Politics, Using Technology, and Making Good Things (actually) Happen

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Clinton Going Negative = A Damn Shame

Posted by Jake · March 5th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Making things (actually) happen on a campaign apparently involves going negative.
We all knew this was true going into this year, but I have to admit, I honestly bought into the idea that most people were happy that the democratic campaign thus far has been much more positive.
Unfortunately, last night’s results in Ohio, Texas, and Rhode [...]

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Category: Foreign Policy · Marketing · Media · Politics
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Obama’s Extraordinary Public Service Plan

Posted by Jake · February 8th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Getting people engaged in their communities is something I’ve been working on for quite a while - or at least it seems like quite a while to me. From using alternative spring breaks as a catalyst to Active Citizenship with college students to working with company networks to increase corporate volunteerism to doubling the [...]

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Category: Community Organizing · Nonprofits · Politics · Social Enterprise · Social Entrepreneurs · Volunteerism
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