Episode Description
What if you could vote on the same bills as your legislators right from your phone? That's not a hypothetical. That's the Digital Democracy Project.
In this episode, Joseph sits down with Ramon Perez, Air Force veteran, AI executive, and founder of a nonpartisan nonprofit that's reimagining civic participation for the 21st century. Ramon shares the story behind the platform, how it works, why nonpartisanship is both the mission and the method, and what it really looks like to hold elected officials accountable at scale. Whether you're fired up about politics or completely fed up with it, this conversation will remind you that your voice still matters and that there are people out there building the tools to prove it. Find Digital Democracy Project at digitaldemocracyproject.org and cast your ballot today.
We dive into:
- The story behind the Digital Democracy Project and what drove Ramon to build a civic tech nonprofit from scratch
- How the platform lets everyday voters cast ballots on real legislation and hold their legislators accountable by name and by score
- Why nonpartisanship isn't just a value for DDP it's the entire model, and why that matters more than ever
- The role AI and mobile technology are playing in reshaping how citizens engage with their government
- What's next for the Digital Democracy Project and how you can make your voice count today
If you believe your vote should mean more than just showing up every four years, this episode will leave you fired up and ready to act.
Connect with Ramon Perez & the Digital Democracy Project:
- Website: digitaldemocracyproject.org
- Instagram: @digital_democracy_project
- LinkedIn: Ramon Perez & Digital Democracy Project
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