Chris Kuang
@chriskuang.com
Empowering the next generation of civic technologists @ U.S. Digital Corps. Boston sports, good reads, and more. Views mine.
Breaking into civic tech guide: chriskuang.com/civictech
Breaking into civic tech guide: chriskuang.com/civictech
Brb hosting a life admin party ASAP. @donmoyn.bsky.social @chriscolin3000.bsky.social
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Ain't No Party Like an Administrative Burden Party
You are cordially invited to Admin Night - bring your paperwork
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Brb hosting a life admin party ASAP. @donmoyn.bsky.social @chriscolin3000.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...
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Anyone else getting 404 errors on country-specific pages branching off of travel.state.gov?
travel.state.gov/en/internati...?
travel.state.gov/en/internati...?
International Travel | Travel.State.gov
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs provides travel risks, safety updates, and embassy and consulate services for U.S. citizens abroad.
travel.state.gov
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Anyone else getting 404 errors on country-specific pages branching off of travel.state.gov?
travel.state.gov/en/internati...?
travel.state.gov/en/internati...?
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This is amazing. A Gmail-like interface for searching the Epstein emails released by Congress.
jmail.world
jmail.world
Jmail, logged in as [email protected]
You are logged into [email protected], Jeffrey Epstein's email. Sourced from the November 2025 House Oversight Committee data release.
jmail.world
November 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This is amazing. A Gmail-like interface for searching the Epstein emails released by Congress.
jmail.world
jmail.world
A great org to follow (and join) for those interested in civic tech!
November 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
A great org to follow (and join) for those interested in civic tech!
I spy former U.S. Digital Corps Fellow Thalia Butts!
"A great meeting of the digital minds in civic tech and non-profits to come together and get energized about serving civilians." - For the Public attendee
Grateful for a few good days in community.
community.publicgood.tech/for-the-publ...
Grateful for a few good days in community.
community.publicgood.tech/for-the-publ...
November 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I spy former U.S. Digital Corps Fellow Thalia Butts!
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I love seeing how many government teams are starting think about the things they build/own as products! It's evident in this week's #PublicSectorJobBoard - you can manage websites at @wmata.com, oversee licensing and permitting @boston.gov and more
publicsectorjobboard.substack.com/p/november-1...
publicsectorjobboard.substack.com/p/november-1...
November 18, 2025 - Public Sector Job Board
The 74th edition. Your source of tech and innovation jobs in government.
publicsectorjobboard.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I love seeing how many government teams are starting think about the things they build/own as products! It's evident in this week's #PublicSectorJobBoard - you can manage websites at @wmata.com, oversee licensing and permitting @boston.gov and more
publicsectorjobboard.substack.com/p/november-1...
publicsectorjobboard.substack.com/p/november-1...
Good recommendation by @dsallentess.bsky.social to invest in repairing democratic systems and institutions alongside campaign donations: open.substack.com/pub/therenov...
Democracy Philanthropy
Let's shift some of our investment to the long-term work of Democracy Renovation
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Good recommendation by @dsallentess.bsky.social to invest in repairing democratic systems and institutions alongside campaign donations: open.substack.com/pub/therenov...
JBJ is the best. www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
From Fenway to Banana Ball: Jackie Bradley Jr., 2018 World Series champ, joins Indianapolis Clowns
The Indianapolis Clowns selected Bradley at No. 1 as part of the inaugural Banana Ball draft Thursday night.
www.espn.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
JBJ is the best. www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/...
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A “presidential” beer pong set. What are we doing here, folks?
New: A site licensing Trump's name is selling merch with the presidential seal — including a $20 beer-pong set with “Presidential themed balls.”
Federal law says you can’t manufacture or sell likenesses of the seal without authorization.
me, for @forbes.com
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Federal law says you can’t manufacture or sell likenesses of the seal without authorization.
me, for @forbes.com
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Trump-Licensed Presidential Seal Beer Pong Set Could Violate Federal Law
A site affiliated with Lee Greenwood sells merchandise with the seal—such as a $20 beer pong set with “Presidential themed balls”—and pays licensing fees to a Trump LLC.
www.forbes.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A “presidential” beer pong set. What are we doing here, folks?
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Tonga is going to catch a touchdown pass this season.
November 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Tonga is going to catch a touchdown pass this season.
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Andy Pages unknowingly fucking up your gambling grift because he's bad at batting is the funniest shit I've ever seen
BOSS I'M TRYING TO THROW BALLS BUT HE KEEPS SWINGING
BOSS I'M TRYING TO THROW BALLS BUT HE KEEPS SWINGING
This is one of the pitches that was supposed to be a ball, but Andy Pages swung anyways.
November 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Andy Pages unknowingly fucking up your gambling grift because he's bad at batting is the funniest shit I've ever seen
BOSS I'M TRYING TO THROW BALLS BUT HE KEEPS SWINGING
BOSS I'M TRYING TO THROW BALLS BUT HE KEEPS SWINGING
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JUST IN: Two pitchers with the Cleveland Guardians have been charged with a gambling/ bribery/ money laundering conspiracy.
See the indictment: www.justice.gov/usao-edny/me...
See the indictment: www.justice.gov/usao-edny/me...
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
JUST IN: Two pitchers with the Cleveland Guardians have been charged with a gambling/ bribery/ money laundering conspiracy.
See the indictment: www.justice.gov/usao-edny/me...
See the indictment: www.justice.gov/usao-edny/me...
It’s been a while since Tony Romo called a Patriots game — and I am learning things: specifics of snap count (white 80 set hut) vs silent count (leg lift)
November 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
It’s been a while since Tony Romo called a Patriots game — and I am learning things: specifics of snap count (white 80 set hut) vs silent count (leg lift)
For people on multimillion dollar contracts, that’s, uh, not a lot of money.
November 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
For people on multimillion dollar contracts, that’s, uh, not a lot of money.
Once highlight clips from live action make it to Bluesky… watch out
November 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Once highlight clips from live action make it to Bluesky… watch out
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Maybe a hot take re: FAA flight cancelations, but we're all going to have to be OK with some level of personal inconvenience in the name of solidarity. We can't all be so out for ourselves (recognizing, though, yes, this *is* our birthright as Americans)
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Maybe a hot take re: FAA flight cancelations, but we're all going to have to be OK with some level of personal inconvenience in the name of solidarity. We can't all be so out for ourselves (recognizing, though, yes, this *is* our birthright as Americans)
Cool to see this state-level design system tracker by @beeckcenter.bsky.social. Contrary to the beliefs of some—design is so much more than branding and beauty. And it looks like at least MD and NJ are using USWDS as a base (and maybe soon CO).
digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications...
digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications...
State-Level Design System Tracker - Digital Government Hub
This publication explores how centralized design systems help state governments deliver more consistent, accessible, and people-centered digital services, supported by a new tracker mapping design sys...
digitalgovernmenthub.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Cool to see this state-level design system tracker by @beeckcenter.bsky.social. Contrary to the beliefs of some—design is so much more than branding and beauty. And it looks like at least MD and NJ are using USWDS as a base (and maybe soon CO).
digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications...
digitalgovernmenthub.org/publications...
For any nonprofit that has a "donate" page on its website—it really makes a difference on the margin if it answers the "is this tax deductible?" question for potential donors.
Shoutout to those that do (even if the answer is no), and to those who send year-end tax receipts for recurring donations.
Shoutout to those that do (even if the answer is no), and to those who send year-end tax receipts for recurring donations.
November 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
For any nonprofit that has a "donate" page on its website—it really makes a difference on the margin if it answers the "is this tax deductible?" question for potential donors.
Shoutout to those that do (even if the answer is no), and to those who send year-end tax receipts for recurring donations.
Shoutout to those that do (even if the answer is no), and to those who send year-end tax receipts for recurring donations.
It'd been almost a year since I updated my "Breaking Into Civic Tech" guide (www.chriskuang.com/civictech/) because I couldn't bring myself to remove the likes of 18F and the legacy U.S. Digital Service for the longest time.
Breaking Into Civic Tech
When I first learned about civic tech back in 2017, it was an entirely different field. Few resources existed for those hoping to learn more and/or break in.
www.chriskuang.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 AM
It'd been almost a year since I updated my "Breaking Into Civic Tech" guide (www.chriskuang.com/civictech/) because I couldn't bring myself to remove the likes of 18F and the legacy U.S. Digital Service for the longest time.
Huge Des Linden fan. Glad to see her going out of professional marathoning on her own terms (and at Boston, no less), but it sure doesn't sound like she's done with running by any stretch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuPV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuPV...
The Next Chapter
YouTube video by Des Linden
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Huge Des Linden fan. Glad to see her going out of professional marathoning on her own terms (and at Boston, no less), but it sure doesn't sound like she's done with running by any stretch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuPV...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuPV...
New civic tech internship opportunity courtesy of @codingitforward.bsky.social (who else?!): codingitforward.notion.site/winter-2026-...
cc @arianasoto.bsky.social
cc @arianasoto.bsky.social
Winter 2026 Software Engineering Fellowship - District of Columbia | Notion
The Coding it Forward Fellowship empowers early-career technologists to innovate in local, state, and federal government offices across the United States.
codingitforward.notion.site
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
New civic tech internship opportunity courtesy of @codingitforward.bsky.social (who else?!): codingitforward.notion.site/winter-2026-...
cc @arianasoto.bsky.social
cc @arianasoto.bsky.social
📣 Calling all early-career public interest + experienced technologists! Join the 2026 TPG Mentorship Program and be part of the community transforming public service through technology. Learn more and apply: community.publicgood.tech/mentorship
Mentorship Program | Technologists for the Public Good
community.publicgood.tech
November 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📣 Calling all early-career public interest + experienced technologists! Join the 2026 TPG Mentorship Program and be part of the community transforming public service through technology. Learn more and apply: community.publicgood.tech/mentorship
Maybe a hot take re: FAA flight cancelations, but we're all going to have to be OK with some level of personal inconvenience in the name of solidarity. We can't all be so out for ourselves (recognizing, though, yes, this *is* our birthright as Americans)
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Maybe a hot take re: FAA flight cancelations, but we're all going to have to be OK with some level of personal inconvenience in the name of solidarity. We can't all be so out for ourselves (recognizing, though, yes, this *is* our birthright as Americans)
