Iowa Governor pioneers statewide "Skype Your School!" program
Iowa is better known for being the core of the traditional "American Heartland" than it is for pushing the frontiers of digital technology. But Governor Terry Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds do not believe that those designations are mutually… Read more
Aung San Suu Kyi Shares Good News via Skype
Arguably the world's best-known political dissident, Aung San Suu Kyi spent 15 years under house arrest in her native Myanmar (Burma). After her release in 2010, she maintained a busy schedule of speaking to various heads of state and her many supporters around the globe. Read more
U.S. State Department Connects Families via Skype During "Diplomacy at Home for the Holidays" Event
In order to brighten the spirit of the holidays, Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton hosts an annual "Diplomacy at Home for the Holidays" event honoring the service, dedication and sacrifice of U.S. government employees and their families who are separated… Read more
Political Candidates are Making Skype Part of their Victory Plan
When it comes to political campaigns, candidates do a lot of talking, but do not always make meaningful connections with voters. While we are still gearing up for the 2012 US Presidential and Congressional elections, many state and local voters… Read more
Getting fired up on Skype Video with President Obama
Yesterday evening, while speaking at a national town hall meeting in Washington, D.C., President Obama had a face to face conversation with a woman who was attending a house party in Illinois. No, President Obama can’t time travel; he is… Read more
