Re:Ask HN: who started something in 2012 that didn't or won'...
by teebs on Sunday June 10, 2012 @12:04PM
(#4091383)
This is exactly the sort of thing I'm interested in--software for civic engagement.
A few friends and I are working on an app and website that lists corporations' political contributions. The mobile feature that makes it interesting is that you can scan barcodes to find out the political contributions from those products right away--inspired by Boycott SOPA https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boycottsop...
I'd really appreciate it if we could talk some time about publishing an iPhone app. I'm still in college, so I don't have much experience with iPhone App publishing and would really appreciate some advice, especially for a non-profit app dealing with politics.
Re:Ask HN: who started something in 2012 that didn't or won'...
by kamens on Tuesday June 12, 2012 @02:07AM
(#4099044)
Shoot me an email -- [email protected]. Limited wisdom here, but who knows :).
Re:Ask HN: who started something in 2012 that didn't or won'...
by mmanfrin on Sunday June 10, 2012 @10:51AM
(#4091182)
What do you use for location/number info for congresspeople? I'm building a somewhat related app, and I'm not sure where to scrape appropriate info.
Re:Ask HN: who started something in 2012 that didn't or won'...
by kamens on Tuesday June 12, 2012 @02:06AM
(#4099039)
sunlight labs api -- they're awesome. http://services.sunlightlabs.com/docs/Sunlight_Congress_API/
Re:Ask HN: who started something in 2012 that didn't or won'...
by prezjordan on Sunday June 10, 2012 @12:03PM
(#4091380)
Is it tacky to place a donate button on your homepage? I'd love to contribute - I think this is a really neat tool.
Re:Ask HN: who started something in 2012 that didn't or won'...
by kamens on Tuesday June 12, 2012 @02:06AM
(#4099041)
Thanks -- your compliment is enough. We really wanted the app to be free. Just figured I'd share as it's definitely not profitable :).
Meant to be free for all, included a silly in-app purchase. Generated lots of calls to congress, got some press, currently losing $2.10/week on hosting.