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The Case For New Media

I was going to write a post about the Atlanta Federal Reserve — their fantastic Web site and even better blog. However, I think I’ll address a larger issue: “Why New Media?”
I had a conversation recently with someone who works in marketing. She’s done work for companies, but she mainly works with regional nonprofit organizations. [...]


Facebook Pages and Government: Best Practices

Facebook Pages create new potential for agencies on the Web.


In Need of Repair: The Supreme Court’s Web Site

The U.S. Supreme Court has always been a more secretive institution of government. Cameras aren’t allowed when court is in session and most deliberations go on behind closed doors.
But isn’t it time their Web site got with the 21st century? The poorly designed site makes it difficult for anyone to find information. You’re also out [...]


Our Top 5 Posts

Since we opened up shop on Jan. 31, here are the top five most popular posts. If you missed any, be sure to check them out!

Twitter In Government Agencies: Best Practices (Feb. 16)
New Media in the States (March 3)
Best Practices: Google Maps for Government (Feb. 26)
New Media and the Military (Feb. 22)
Social Media in Rulemaking [...]


Close Up: The EPA’s Blogging Guidelines

A closer look at the EPA’s Blogging Guidelines and how they set an example for other federal agencies.


Social Government is More Than a Blog!

In case you haven’t already noticed, you can catch up with Social Government in many ways:

Twitter
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If there is anything I’m missing here, please let me know! Let’s meet our community!


Social Government Readers Think Federal Web Sites Lack User Comments

In a follow up to a poll, 33 percent of Social Government readers believe that federal Web sites most often lack user commenting capabilities.


Becoming a Better Citizen

A positive review of the OpenCongress.org Web site.


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