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Santa’s taking to the skies and making his big journey across the world. Follow his sleigh and learn about the places along the way—including your own neighborhood: goo.gle/3FSEXKX
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From all of us at Google Civics, we’re wishing you and yours a happy holiday season. ❤️☃️
We’re extending a helping hand to people in need.
is connecting food insecure families with resources they need through our partnerships with , and the USDA to help families. Find resources for your area: goo.gle/3Ptnuft
Driving to the holiday party this year? 🚘🗺🍃
created a tool to help choose a greener route. We’ll let you know which option is the most eco-friendly for your trip by noting it with a green leaf symbol.
Happy holidays & safe travels!
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Make your holiday travel easier & greener. 🍃
Using Google Flights helps you plan your travel, book flights, and consider your carbon impact with our emissions tool. Our tool lets you know…
✈️ The emissions for each flight
✈️ How it compares to a typical flight
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This year, the theme for the 's holiday decorations is "We The People," and aims to capture the spirit of America with festive lights.
"Visit" the White House with ' 360 virtual tour, and learn some history along the way: goo.gle/3YqbI9o
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While you’re home for the holidays, take time to get ready for 2023.
Our newsletter shares helpful tips and resources so you can best utilize Google tools, amplify your message, and boost audience engagement.
Sign up here: goo.gle/3YqbvmC
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Holiday spirit is lighting up the - and is bringing the season's cheer to everyone, everywhere.
View the holiday decorations in the East Wing of the White House from your home, only with Google: goo.gle/3Y9BO0r
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The state of Wyoming transformed their workplace in the last decade.
Since shifting to , the government has improved their data systems and created a collaborative culture. They now rank in the top five most secure U.S. states. Learn more goo.gle/3ug60cm
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Sally explains, “Google tools help us reach more people and show them that this is an issue. The more people know, the more they’ll be part of the solution.”
Learn about Brightlane Learning’s impact:
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As a school social worker, Sally Bindley saw how poverty hurt kids' ability to learn.
That’s why she set up School on Wheels (now ), and has grown the nonprofit into what it is today—thanks to .
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Whether you’re teaching students or spending time with loved ones, join us in celebration of this year’s holiday theme: We the People.
Thank you for bringing the holidays at the White House to homes & classrooms everywhere in a virtual tour! artsandculture.google.com/story/UgVxPNrK
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Whether you’re teaching students or spending time with loved ones, join us in celebration of this year’s holiday theme: We the People.
Thank you @GoogleArts for bringing the holidays at the White House to homes & classrooms everywhere in a virtual tour! artsandculture.google.com/story/UgVxPNrK
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Did you know Commander and Willow are featured throughout this year’s White House holiday décor? Come explore the residence in 360° with ' virtual tour and see if you can spot them all!
whitehouse.gov/Holidays.
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Looking to engage your community for #IVD2022? Our useful guide shows you how to get started with a account for Nonprofits.
We’ll help organize things while you’re coordinating new volunteers. Check it out for yourself: goo.gle/3iplhoJ
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With injury-related limited mobility, Billy wanted stylish shoes he could put on by himself. Together with an old friend, he founded .
After launching a website, & helped them keep up with current market trends. goo.gle/3Y0BS2C
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Is Santa flying over your district? 🎅
Come back on Christmas Eve to find out.
Until then, you can explore & play all month long — learn how different cultures celebrate the holidays, practice coding, and more: goo.gle/3F2hfdM
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Access to a diverse range of credible sources.
partners with organizations around the world to support quality journalism.
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Nationwide, the job of gathering & monetizing #news is increasingly difficult.
That’s why we’ve worked with 2,000+ local publishers across the U.S., providing funding, training, products, & resources.
See the ways Google is helping local news: goo.gle/3DwrsQe
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Take action. Connect with your audience.
Explore our Training Center and learn about the tools, like setting up a YouTube channel, claiming a Business Profile, & more.
“The ability to connect with all of them [people] across any boundary, language, and timezone—that’s the best feature Google has provided us,” says Matt.
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As a small operation used and to grow over the years. Their sales helped them put 255 girls through school in Afghanistan.
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Want to learn how to capture the full power of Google tools?
Our Google Civics newsletter has you covered. Subscribe for more info about using Google’s tools to establish your online presence and boost engagement with your audience.
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We’re here to help you engage with the civic process, from local to global.
Use resources like…
🔎 Search
✉️ Gmail
📈Analytics
🎥 YouTube
to grow your online presence and engage with audiences. Learn about all the tools available:
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“ is really important to us,” co-owner Jordyn says. “At this point, when we’re growing as a business, they [Google Ads] are influential in determining our success.”
Learn more about this veteran-owned business:
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Meet Chris Price. 🫱🏻🫲🏽
After 12 years in the , Chris tried rock climbing as a way to regain his civilian footing. In 2017, he co-bought a rock climbing gym, Climbing New Heights. When growing their community, they turned to Google Ads & Google Business Profile.
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Get up to speed with our latest resources— whenever, wherever. Join our free & available trainings in topics ranging from the basics, to in-depth topics like leveraging , and .
Explore more at g.co/civicsresources
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What started as an #AI powered tool to train crisis counselors supporting LGBTQ+ youth, developed by & a #GoogleOrgFellowship team, will now be redeployed in collaboration with ReflexAI to serve the #Veteran community: goo.gle/3EmS8TJ #VeteransDay
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As food insecurity continues to affect people in the U.S., more people are turning to Search to find support. and will deliver 50 million meals to families in need. Learn how you can find food or give this holiday season → g.co/findfoodsupport
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Boise Mattress updated their Business Profile to let customers know of one-on-one appointment availability, new hours, and extra safety measures. 2020 was the store’s most profitable year to date, and Steve opened another location in 2021.
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Veteran-owned Boise Mattress used Google tools from the start to reach customers across Idaho.
Owner and US Army vet Steve Houk set up Google Business Profile so online shoppers could find information and locals could find a nearby store—which helped him adapt when COVID hit.
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Interested in exploring the US Elections through search data? Check out the 2022 Midterm dashboard ->
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Happy Election Day! 🇺🇸 Whether you’re headed to the polls, or keeping tabs on the race, we hope Google's tools can help connect you to the latest election information and resources. 🏛️
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Today is the United States #MidtermElections2022
Clicking today’s #GoogleDoodle will lead you to info on WHERE to vote in your state. You can also search “how to vote” for info on different ways to vote and what to bring with you when you vote→ goo.gle/3DMpNom
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Tomorrow is Election Day in the U.S. 🇺🇸 Search "Where to vote" to find your polling location, then click the navigation link to to get directions → goo.gle/WTV
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1 day left until Election Day! 🗳️ Take 5 minutes and make a plan to vote:
📍 Check routes to polling location
🕒 Check polling hours
📄 Check what documents you may need to bring
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📍 Where are you going to be voting?
Still not sure yet? We got you!
1️⃣ Head to Google Search
2️⃣ Type in “where do I vote?” and find your polling location
3️⃣ Click the navigation link to
Safe travels! 🗳️ goo.gle/WTV
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Curious how to vote in the upcoming election?
Type “how to vote” into Google Search to find accurate information about voter registration and how to vote.
Try it now: goo.gle/HTV
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In elections across the world, we help ensure quality information remains accessible.
We offer tools to help people and organizations defend their websites from cyber attacks and protect accounts from online threats.
Learn more about our tools: protectyourdemocracy.withgoogle.com
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As we approach the US 2022 elections, our Trust and Safety teams and Threat Analysis Group are working around the clock to prevent abuse on our platforms — such as account hijacking and phishing attempts.
Learn how:
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