Would you swipe left on your Senator?
Modern US Politics have taught us a simple fact.
Politicians are largely unresponsive to their constituents.
Running for office feels impossible.
Are we doomed repeat history?
What is US Democracy was an App?
EagleEagle maintains US politics is a naturally occurring social network.
This network is inefficient, not due to corruption or varying communication skills, but due to our representative system of government.
When the US Founding Fathers envisioned our government, they did not have access to modern technology.
A person needed to be physically sent to Congress, where they would be free to act as they will, until their next election.
Enter the social media century.
What if we mapped this naturally occurring network to a social media platform?
USVoter Wireframe
Users
- Voter
- Politician
- Candidate
- Staffer (Campaign / Office)
- Business
- Organization (Non-Profit)
- Political Scientist / Data Analytic
- News Reporter
Interfaces
___________________
Current government (local, state, federal; how to contact, politician voting history)
One stop information stub.
Current issues in progress
Events (Town halls, protests etc)
Polls (Community / Politician submitted)
Petitions (Verified, unverified users)
Party
Caucuses (small focused issue groups)
___________________
Create a Platform
-Set stance on an issue, create a new issue
Announcement
-Send a quick alert to your supporters. (No money requests)
Status update
– (Example) I’m at March for Science NYC
– (Example) Just finished bill on education
Current issues on Agenda
Events (Town halls, protests, calendar)
Petitions
Party
Caucuses (small focused issue groups)
Poll data / approval rating
___________________
Why an App?
Data shows more American adults own a cellphone than vote in public elections.
If you ask a voter why they did not vote, a common response?
“I didn’t feel my vote mattered.”
People feel part of a community when their opinions are heard.
USVoter enables voter engagement.