Modernization

Wealthy, well-educated more likely to engage in online civic activities

The findings from a study indicate the Obama administration might have more work to do to meet its goal of increasing broad public involvement in policymaking.

Digital Government

Veterans suffering from PTSD can visit virtual Chicoma Island for help

Creators of an island in Second Life hope to provide a tranquil setting for 'camaraderie and healing,' where visitors can discuss with others how to cope with the disorder's debilitating effects.

Digital Government

How you can get Internet Explorer 8

Three ways to get an updated version of Microsoft’s browser, Internet Explorer 8.

Ideas

Crowdsourcing Court Records

Last week I made a visit to the District of Columbia's federal courthouse to look up some documents for a story I've been working on. Since I don't have an account for the federal court records database known as PACER, heading down to the courthouse was the only way I could download and print the records I needed at a cost of eight cents per page. I sat down and dutifully printed out the first lengthy set of documents, only to find that somehow all of the text printed out backwards on the page.

Digital Government

Defense Does Speak a Separate Language

Quite often, when I read an acronym-laden Defense Department document I am convinced that folks in the military speak a language that bears only a passing resemblance to English.

Digital Government

How's Work?

Rob O'Keefe <a href="http://www.talentbrew.com/">writes</a> at the TMP TalentBrew blog that the question, "How's work?" is no longer one brought up only in conversation among friends, but one that's happening everywhere, everyday -- through professional and social networks.

Modernization

IG faults VA for mismanagement of IT project

The failure of the VA's RSA project is due more to systemic IT management problems than to contracting issues, according to a new report from the IG's office.

Digital Government

Applications for broadband grants under the stimulus law far outstrip available funds

The Commerce and Agriculture departments received 2,200 applications for broadband projects.