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            Tech that promotes civic engagement
Following the 2016 presidential election, many voters are looking for ways to stay engaged in the political discourse and some startups are leveraging data and technology to help. Maria Yuan is the founder of one such endeavor, an online platform called “Issue Voter.” She joins us today to discuss the role of technology in fostering civic engagement.
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