Government 2.0 is a big interest of mine - just like at the national level, I think we can make local government more open, participatory and productive by using technology intelligently. Although there's been talk about this for a while, it's still … [Continue reading] about Local Government 2.0
Obama: Advancing Civil Liberties in the Face of Difficult Constraints
My opening statement for the debate at the ACLU Santa Cruz Annual Dinner, Nov 18, 2009: Thank you for this opportunity to present the civil liberties record of President Obama. I believe that record is already impressive, and I believe it promises … [Continue reading] about Obama: Advancing Civil Liberties in the Face of Difficult Constraints
Top Drupal Gotchas, #2: White Screen / Not Enough PHP Memory
Cross-posted at O'Reilly Broadcast. Continuing my effort to spare newcomers to Drupal from falling into this powerful content management system's most common traps, this time I look at a frequent cause of white screens - the sudden and scary … [Continue reading] about Top Drupal Gotchas, #2: White Screen / Not Enough PHP Memory
ACLU Debate: Defending Obama’s Civil Liberties Record
I'll be arguing the position "Obama: Advancing Civil Liberties in the Face of Difficult Constraints" at the ACLU Santa Cruz chapter's annual meeting Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009, starting at 7:00 pm. From the ACLU: "Each speaker will have … [Continue reading] about ACLU Debate: Defending Obama’s Civil Liberties Record
“Understanding Social Media” seminar
I'll be giving a free seminar on Understanding Social Media at the Monterey County Democrats' Center For Change in Monterey Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm. This is part of our Training For Change series for Monterey County Democrats … [Continue reading] about “Understanding Social Media” seminar