Political engagement
WRITTEN ON Thursday, December 18th, 2008 BY William Heath AND STORED IN Political engagement
The Home Secretary said an odd thing in announcing yet more bills and action plans and joined-up approaches and measures and powers under the banner “Policing and Crime Bill – putting people first“: The public is our best weapon in fighting crime Look luv. We’re not your weapon. We’re the whole point. We’re the master, […]
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WRITTEN ON Monday, December 1st, 2008 BY Richard S AND STORED IN Political engagement
Like it or not, Internet skills will be vital in the UK’s forthcoming General Election. Unless the UK election authorities move very quickly, we’re likely to see a “free for all” which includes substantial influence from overseas “opinion formers”; in a way which would not be allowed in the ordinary UK broadcast or print media. […]
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WRITTEN ON Friday, November 28th, 2008 BY William Heath AND STORED IN Foundation of Trust, Political engagement, What do we want?
So what’s with this whole Damien Green arrest thang? I’ve no idea of course. But’s far from Ideal. I do recall some general principles. We’re committed to open government. Government is the servant and not the master. There’s an excellent charity to help whistleblowers called Public Concern at Work, and a useful site called Wikileaks, […]
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WRITTEN ON Thursday, November 27th, 2008 BY William Heath AND STORED IN Pertinent Art, Political engagement
Oh look. I’m in this new movie called Us Now – there’s a clip here. It’s all about government and Web 2.0 and participation and stuff. Ivo at thinkpublic is so informal that I didnt realise what a major project he was undertaking – that’s why I look so relaxed.
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WRITTEN ON Thursday, November 20th, 2008 BY William Heath AND STORED IN Political engagement, What do we want?
Further to the post on what should Obama’s CTO be doing look who’s tackling the rather bigger and more general question What should Bazzer O’Bazzer himself do? It’s our old friend David Price, whose Debategraph service has done a deal with the Independent. Sounds a perfect match. Go David! Go Bazz! Yes we can. Heal […]
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WRITTEN ON Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 BY William Heath AND STORED IN Political engagement, What do we want?
Look at these 17 killer mashups to improve government based on the US federal government’s Apps for democracy. Rock’n’roll.
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WRITTEN ON Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 BY William Heath AND STORED IN Political engagement, What do we want?
What should be the priorities of President-Elect Obama’s first-ever US CTO? Well, you can vote on it here. ObamaCTO is an independent site. The lower-ranking suggestions include unleashing Godzilla and defending the nation with frickin’ laser sharks. But the top suggestions are, well, pretty much on the way to Ideal 10,646 votes: Ensure the Internet […]
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WRITTEN ON Monday, November 10th, 2008 BY William Heath AND STORED IN Pertinent Art, Political engagement
Apart from the obvious, humour was a big winner in the US elections. We all heard about Tina Fey and the prank DJ caller. But I loved this Onion piece Voting Machines Elect One Of Their Own As President …and also the Homer Simpson tries to e-vote scene (this one may get taken down as […]
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WRITTEN ON Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 BY William Heath AND STORED IN Foundation of Trust, Political engagement, What do we want?
There’s an imminent vacancy for Executive director of Open Rights Group. It’s a cracking job, wholly dedicated to getting the media and policy makers on a better track about digital rights issues. You get to work with a wonderful group of creative, geeky, energetic staff and volunteers. Do have a look, and do draw this […]
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WRITTEN ON Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 BY William Heath AND STORED IN Foundation of Trust, Political engagement, What do we want?
Reported in the Telegraph: Outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions Sir Ken Macdonald warned that the expansion of technology by the state into everyday life could create a world future generations “can’t bear”. In his wide-ranging speech, Sir Ken appeared to condemn a series of key Government policies, attacking terrorism proposals – including 42 day detention […]
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