A little tired and a lot more informed about our political process…NextGenWeb recently returned from two busy weeks at both the Democratic and Republican national conventions. We were on site to live stream events and hear what was on people’s minds, specifically relating to broadband.  And, of course, we rode the exciting new wave of technologies bringing the democratic process to more people via the Internet.

At both conventions, several of the same critical questions were asked about the future of our country, and the interesting thing is…broadband will play a major role in answering all of them! We were at events that discussed issues from health care to energy, the environment to education. One quick tour of our site, and you’ll find real-life examples of how broadband is playing a constructive role on all of these important priorities.

Throughout the conventions, one thing that stood out was the sheer volume and diversity of new technologies being utilized. NGW brought events to the public via broadband that would have otherwise only been accessible if you bought a plane ticket and traveled to the host cities. Hundreds of bloggers, too, followed the conventions and posted a steady stream of new material and diverse perspectives. And, there were numerous WiFi hotspots throughout the cities, ensuring broadband for anyone wanting to stay connected.

Four short years ago, the idea of bringing this much access to our political conventions would have been unthinkable. But this year, thanks to broadband, people all over the country were more connected than ever to these important conversations. From the first speech to the final gavel, everyone was connected over broadband.  What will the conventions bring in 2012?  Okay, we’ll catch our breath first and answer that later!

Of course, NGW can bring all the action to you, but YOU have to participate in our community to make the most of it!  If you’re interested in making your voice heard as we explore using technology to solve our country’s biggest challenges, please take the time to explore all that NextGenWeb offers and come back often for updates, insights and good conversation.  In democracy, every person can make a difference.  Together, thanks to broadband, we’re doing just that!

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