Why We Should Treat Public Data Like Water
The revolutionary potential of the internet means that we can do more than simply build a more beautiful user interface for antiquated government operations.
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Hearing on Algorithmic Transparency Reveals Rift in NYC Tech Community
In a packed room at City Hall on Monday, Council Member James Vacca heard testimony from city officials, technologists, and civil rights advocates on his proposed legislation for transparency in the use of algorithms for city services. Vacca said that the legislation is, to the best of his knowledge, the...
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Screens Rule Everything Around Me
Accessibility must be part of the conversation in civic tech and government digital services.
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Why Even Bother With a User-Centered, Digital Gov’t?
Recently a British civil servant named Paul Maltby tweeted a question that led to a flurry of helpful suggestions. He asked: “What would you put on a reading list for gov policy people eager to dig deeper on digital?” In that beautiful, typically internet-y way, it took only moments for...
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A Sanctuary City for Data Privacy?
The New York City government is looking into ways to enforce stricter data privacy laws in the mold of the recently-scrapped FCC rules governing how internet service providers collect, store, and sell user information. The move sets New York City up to become a sanctuary for citizens looking for a...
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How Civic Tech Should Respond to Our New Reality
Last week I attended the annual Code for America Summit, where it was readily apparent that the community of people committed to the idea that technology can be built and deployed to serve the public interest is not only continuing to grow at a rapid pace, but is also beginning...
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Code for America Brigade to Elect First National Advisory Council
Some Brigade leaders believe that whoever is nominated to the new national advisory council will determine the future direction of the Brigade.
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Sacramento Approves $10 Million for Largest City Innovation Fund in US
The Sacramento City Council and Mayor Kevin Johnson will invest millions to grow the local tech ecosystem and support entrepreneurs.
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Personal Democracy Forum 2016: Here Are the Breakout Panels
This year at Civic Hall’s Personal Democracy Forum we will have more than two dozen breakout panels across the two days of the conference, covering many aspects of civic tech, organizing and activism, current ideas and controversies, media innovation, culture hacking, and digital government. Here’s your guide to what’s on...