Dealing with Trolls and Bots on Social Media
In a presidential election year, online trolls and bots are more active than ever. But, you can follow these simple steps to identify and respond to them on your social media platforms.
A Few Surprising Advantages of Virtual Parties
Virtual parties can have hidden benefits for grassroots organizers, especially when it comes to phonebanking.
No app can replace good old-fashioned organizing
This week, the much-anticipated Iowa caucuses marked the formal start of the 2020 presidential cycle. But the night was marred by the failure of a mobile app that was intended to facilitate gathering and announcing caucus results. In the end, the caucus leaders had to revert to the tried-and-true method of calling in their results […]
Why we won’t work with organizations that profit off people who spread violent, racist ideas
Gun violence, racial violence, and domestic terrorism are not topics that people tend to directly connect to technology decisions and strategy. But at Sister District, we view our technical infrastructure, digital security, and communications strategy as part of the same ecosystem. That’s why we won’t work with companies that are also willing to do business […]
