Jake Brewer
@jakebrewer
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Sr. Tech Advisor at @Whitehouse, working to make gov't smarter. Co-founder @DefineAmerican, Former: @Change @US_Ignite @SunFoundation. Views here are my own
Washington, DC
Joined March 2008
What every teacher and administrator in that school should have said.
Cool clock, Ahmed. Want to bring it to the White House? We should inspire more kids like you to like science. It's what makes America great.
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It was basically a VHS vs Betamax situation in the early 20th century.
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Hope the rest of the country fully celebrates Ahmed's ingenuity as result of this, while his school/town failed him
Unbelievable. Any way to get in touch with this kid? We’ve some dangerous-looking electronics we’d like to give him. http://t.co/L5L7q9l29B
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Way to go, Julian and Team!
I'm so proud to be working @DefineAmerican. Today @CNN pledged not to use "illegal" ahead of the #GOPDebate within hours of our petition.
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If you've yet to see the new College Scorecard from @USEdgov, you should: https://t.co/m6WPNbu34d Backstory: http://t.co/ue6wKnq3Ed
collegescorecard.ed.gov
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard has the most reliable data on college costs, graduation rates, and post-college earnings.
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Congress: "...a 19th-century institution often using 20th-century technology to respond to 21st-century problems." http://t.co/zqRffxaszz
politico.com
Welcome to the woeful world of technology in Congress.
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If you want to see more police data transparency, you can help create it
Just a reminder, we're still cranking on this!
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.@USDS is doing groundbreaking work to make gov't serve you better. Read the backstory on the #CollegeScorecard:
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Mr. Robot feels exactly like watching "Dexter" but about hacking with machines not knives.
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Thank you, @MrMikeBlake - such an inspiration to see all that's happening in the Bronx today. #yeswecode
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Apply: Solutions Summit @UN 27 Sept lifting up science, tech, innovation for #SDGs
http://t.co/4wD4eKAXQr
#action2015
http://t.co/DPbT1blCGE
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The future is bright. Also: adorable.
Such a joy meeting these aspiring engineers at the #GrowingHope #yeswecode event today in the Bronx http://t.co/GvV8KIgQDn
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So...wait...you celebrate Kim Davis for choosing which law to follow...yet castigate "illegal aliens" for breaking the law?
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Super helpful reminders on the new phones at work. @ The White House
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A Socratic Dialogue with @taylorswift13
http://t.co/lQ9pWNRlnw Happy Friday, y'all.
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Self-driving car to self-driving car: "jesus.. can you believe these *people*!" http://t.co/hYrrN0KLNP "They're awful. Also: what's jesus?"
nytimes.com
The cars have been involved in a smattering of minor accidents because they observe traffic laws to the letter — and people don’t.
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Cheers, to a life of fascinating, deep intellectual curiosity. Rest in peace, @OliverSacks. And thank you.
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If 90s wrestling was reality TV, then Jesse Ventura probably takes "1st" title. But Donald is most realized version.
In a country addicted to reality TV, Donald Trump is our 1st reality TV candidate. And he makes the Kardashians look good. @emergingUS
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#tbt to late August 2007 in Mwenga DRC, and my awesome young cook for the evening.
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