Everyone is Under Pressure
As the government shutdown continues, the latest Casework Navigator highlights how Congressional caseworkers are managing mounting pressures, supporting constituents, and adapting to furloughs and staffing shortages.
POPVOX Foundation Relaunches CapitolStrong
POPVOX Foundation has relaunched CapitolStrong, a collaboration supporting Congressional staff and strengthening the institution of Congress. The CapitolStrong website now offers updated resources to help staff navigate challenges like the ongoing government shutdown.
POPVOX Foundation Welcomes Caitlin McNally
Caitlin McNally joins POPVOX Foundation as a Program Associate, contributing across all project areas.
Ways to Boost Your Intern Experience During a Government Shutdown
Just because your Congressional internship may be on hold during the government shutdown does not mean the learning and networking needs to stop! Check out some tips and helpful resources below to help you stay ahead of the curve and ready to return to the office.
This year is strength training, not a marathon
Offices that treat major casework crises as learning opportunities consistently emerge stronger. This week’s Casework Navigator explores how adapting under pressure builds resilience—and what caseworkers can learn from today’s wave of constituent challenges.
The Spookiest Season of All
From managing casework and using AI wisely to boosting staff morale this spooky season, the latest Future-Proofing Congress features tips for staying effective during the government shutdown. Plus, insights on House Digital Services’ Case Compass, global AI trends, and upcoming Hill events.
When the Pay Stops but the Work Continues: Supporting Hill Staff in a Shutdown
During a shutdown, Congressional staff may work without pay or face furloughs. Offices can support employees by providing resources that help staff manage financial stress and uncertainty.
When Legislators Meet AI
Inside the Athens Democracy Forum’s two-day Parliamentary Caucus on technology, trust, and the future of representation
Top 5 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid as a Legislative Staffer Using a GenAI LLM
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can be powerful assistants for Congressional and Parliamentary staff — but only if used correctly. This guide breaks down five common mistakes legislative professionals make when using AI for research, drafting, and casework, and offers practical tips for getting accurate, useful results while maintaining sound judgment and oversight.
POPVOX Foundation Presents Inaugural Digital Parliaments Project Innovator Award to Caribbean Parliamentary Leaders
POPVOX Foundation presented the inaugural Digital Parliaments Project Innovator Award to Caribbean parliamentary leaders at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, honoring those driving digital transformation and collaboration across regional legislatures.
Shutdown but not out
Key shutdown impacts on agency services, resources for federal employees and contractors, new developments in casework data and oversight, and more!
On Missing Imagination
Reflections from the Athens Democracy Forum on AI, democracy, and the courage to rethink political institutions
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility
This month’s Future-Proofing Congress dives into staff safety, burnout, AI innovation, and small wins that keep the Hill moving forward.
POPVOX Foundation Welcomes Alex Weil
POPVOX Foundation is excited to welcome new intern Alex Weil to the team. Alex is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, with a concentration in globalization.
Seeing Parliaments as Spaces and Places
This month’s Modern Parliament highlights global innovations in citizen engagement—from AI ministers and virtual parliaments to the new "Parliament as a Space and Place" guide, cookbooks, and more.
Shutdown Planning, Security Information, and H-1B Fun
Shutdown planning, safety tips for staff, H-1B updates, and more in this week’s Casework Navigator newsletter. Plus, our rescheduled Consumer Protection webinar with Erie Meyer this Thursday!
Innovation in Action: Highlights from the 2025 Congressional Hackathon
The 2025 Congressional Hackathon brought Members of Congress, staff, technologists, and students together at the US Capitol for a day of collaboration, big announcements, and inspiring solutions from the next generation of innovators working to modernize Congress.
FedManager: Platform Gives Departing Feds a Voice on Bottlenecks Between Congress, Agencies
POPVOX Foundation launched a platform called “Departure Dialogues” to hear from former federal employees about the frustrations they’ve seen through their years of service, and take that knowledge to better implement policies and make government work better.
The Promise of Politics in the Age of AI
At the Global Gathering in Portugal, voices from 144 countries explored AI accountability, digital democracy, and community-driven innovation as part of a renewed vision for politics in the age of AI.
POPVOX Foundation Welcomes Yulianna Acuña
POPVOX Foundation welcomes new intern Yulianna Acuña. Yulianna is a senior at New York University majoring in International Relations and Latin American Studies.