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  • Civic Tech, GovTech

    Code for America at 10: Reflections on a Decade of Tech-Driven Engagement

    On September 1, 2009, Jennifer Pahlka formally founded Code for America (CFA). Over the ensuing decade, the organization has grown to be the largest non-profit in the United States  devoted to improving how government uses technology. CFA currently claims 25,000 members in 85 Brigades across the United States, while internally,...

    By: Andrew Schrock Oct 16, 2019
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  • Civic Engagement, Democracy, GovTech, New York, Participatory Democracy

    Missing: A Digital Playbook for Local Elected Officials

    In just the last two weeks, newly elected Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has gained half a million new Twitter followers, zooming from 1.6M to 2.1M. On Instagram, another platform where she excels at sharing interesting glimpses of her life as an activist-turned-newly-successful-politician, Ocasio-Cortez now has 1.6M followers, putting her in...

    By: Micah L. Sifry Jan 7, 2019
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  • GovTech, Open Data, Smart Cities

    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.

    By: Patrick Atwater Nov 20, 2017
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  • Algorithms, GovTech, New York

    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...

    By: Jessica McKenzie Oct 19, 2017
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    Accessibility, Civic Tech, GovTech

    Screens Rule Everything Around Me

    Accessibility must be part of the conversation in civic tech and government digital services.

    By: Angel Quicksey Aug 10, 2017
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  • Accessibility, GovTech

    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...

    By: Tom Steinberg Aug 8, 2017
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  • Photo of NYC with the words "Civic Tech Fellowship" overlayed.
    Civic Tech, GovTech

    Finding Your Fellowship in Civic Tech

    A guide to civic tech fellowships for those searching.

    By: Matt Stempeck Aug 7, 2017
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  • GovTech, New York, Smart Cities

    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...

    By: Jessica McKenzie Apr 25, 2017
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  • Civic Tech, Election 2016, GovTech

    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...

    By: Andrew Rasiej Nov 11, 2016
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  • Civic Hacking, Civic Tech, GovTech

    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.

    By: Jessica McKenzie Sep 28, 2016
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