MeriTalk.com- Talk About Hot U.S. Government IT Issues

Discussing IT issues in the U.S. government is what it’s all about on MeriTalk.com. This site is an information source and discussion forum that allows users to share opinions on tech issues affecting the United States government today. Pressing issues are brought to the forefront through articles posted by highly experienced contributing writers. The site has various features that engage users, such the MeritMeter, which rates how users’ opinions measure up. Through the Water Cooler, an open opinion exchange, users post their thoughts on current IT issues in American politics and society. Issues range from what policy-makers can do to make FISMA directly aligned so that federal IT security is improved, to what makes users nervous about the presidential candidates possibly taking office.

“IT is enabling significant changes in our government. The implications for average Americans are profound. The voice of tomorrow's government today, MeriTalk is an online community at the crossroads of IT and public policy. Designed to mix new faces, new voices, and fresh perspectives from government IT, workforce, and policy leaders, MeriTalk enables new cross-cutting debate.”

MeriTalk is a fresh face in the United States political debate. This site focuses on interesting issues that may otherwise be overlooked and not brought to the table. The issues discussed range from basic to highly technical, making the site appealing to different types of readers.

Could partnerships with IT publications and symposiums generate new traffic and perspectives? How can MeriTalk’s donations to non-profit organizations attract different types of readers and contributors?