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BetaNYC, a partner project of the Fund for the City of New York @beta.nyc · Aug 20

Our very own Noel Hidalgo and Jazzy Smith shared BetaNYC's story with RoadtripNation in Tech for Us, a docuseries that explores how people from all kinds of backgrounds can shape the future of technology.

Watch now: bit.ly/3GKzt8c

BetaNYC's Noel Hidalgo and Jazzy Smith stand side by side. Noel is wearing an orange and grey printed top and glasses, while Jazzy is wearing a black top with white floral prints.

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Internet Archive @archive.org · Aug 14

Digital decay, disappearing data, broken links: why it matters and what we can do.

📖 Join our upcoming #booktalk on PRESERVING GOVERNMENT INFORMATION. Co-hosted by @authorsalliance.bsky.social

📅 Thurs Aug 28
🕙 10 AM PT /1 PM ET
📍 ONLINE
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1513557303...

#preservation

Cover of the book Preserving Government Information: Past Present, and Future, by James A, Jacobs and James R. Jacobs.

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Florida Community Innovation Foundation @floridainnovation.bsky.social · Jul 30

📣 Join us at @chihacknight.org on August 5!

@nicolekdan.bsky.social will discuss CityCamp 2025 — a global, community-driven “unconference” movement focused on civic innovation and collaboration, coming this September from @civictechallies.bsky.social.

Learn more: chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

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Alt18F @alt18f.bsky.social · Jul 21

"Technology has become the spinal cord of government. ... Just look at DOGE's approach. When they began cutting across the government, where did they go first? Not to policy offices, not to secretary suites, not to planning departments. They went directly to the levers of IT systems and operations."

Revisiting the Origins of Civic Tech

In an era of DOGE, what can we learn from a different approach to tech and government

donmoynihan.substack.com

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · Jul 23

ACT + @altusds.altgov.info = a force for good #civictech.

We're teaming up to amplify the voices of public servants and technologists across the US! Get to know their work, stories and the threats their facing.

📬 Know Your Rights. Hold the Line. ➡️ altusds.substack.com/p/know-your-...

Know Your Rights. Hold the Line.

As things escalate in LA, our team is gathering vital resources for staying safe, smart, and standing up for our neighbors. A government of the people shouldn't treat its people as the enemy.

altusds.substack.com

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BetaNYC, a partner project of the Fund for the City of New York @beta.nyc · Jul 22

Our newsletter is a love letter to NYC’s civic tech community—delivered weekly. It helps you stay informed, inspired, and connected to public interest technology work across the city.

If it’s been useful to you, now’s the time to support it. Visit www.beta.nyc/support-us-n... 🚫 👑

Two t-shirts lay side by side, one olive green and one deep red, featuring a bold white graphic that mimics a New York City parking sign. The design reads “NO KING ANY TIME” with double-headed arrows pointing left and right at the bottom. Below are the logos for BetaNYC and alfredtwu.com.

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · Jul 22

Hey #civictech friends in Eugene! 👋🏽 Looking for a space to unwind, chat about all things tech, connect with the community, and collaborate? Join #OpenEugene's Tech Tuesday at PLAY Eugene.

🔗 www.meetup.com/openeugene-e...

Tech Tuesday at PLAY Eugene, Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 5:30 PM | Meetup

**NEW LOCATION: PLAY Eugene** Join the @EugeneTech community every Tuesday and support downtown businesses by having a drink at Play Eugene. Food is available at the food

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · Jul 22

💻 Ready to build better tech for the public good? Join @codeforboston.bsky.social's Virtual Weekly Hack Night this Tuesday at 7 PM ET!✨

🔗 www.meetup.com/code-for-bos...

Virtual Weekly Hack Night, Tue, Jul 22, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup

Code for Boston is now running In-Person and Zoom meetups every first and third Tuesday starting June 3rd 2025. Other Tuesdays are virtual only for now. We also offer new m

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BetaNYC, a partner project of the Fund for the City of New York @beta.nyc · Jul 18

CityCamp NYC is here, and we need you! 📣

We're looking for passionate volunteers to help make this community-powered public interest tech event a success. There’s a role for everyone!

Join us and be part of something special. ❤️

Learn more and apply: www.citycamp.nyc/volunteer/

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · Jul 15

Welcome #CivicTechDC, to the #ACTnetwork! 🎉 Join their Civic Hack DC 2025 event on 7/26 to build tools for federal transparency: www.civictechnologists.org/2025/07/july... #CivicTech

ACT Newsletter July 2025: Director’s Update, New Board, New Member, Network Roundup, Upcoming Events

Director’s Update

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · Jul 15

📰 #ACTnewsletter July 2025 is here! Read the latest #civictech news, like our new board, new member, Civic Hack DC 2025 and more! Dive in 👉🏽

ACT Newsletter July 2025: Director’s Update, New Board, New Member, Network Roundup, Upcoming Events

Director’s Update

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SF Civic Tech @sfcivictech.bsky.social · Jul 10

Thank you for the writeup, SF Examiner!

www.sfexaminer.com/news/the-cit...

Meet the man mobilizing techies for civic causes

Francis Li leads SF Civic Tech during turbulent times.

www.sfexaminer.com

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San Francisco Examiner @sfexaminer.bsky.social · Jul 6

For over a decade, SF Civic Tech has worked to mobilize The City's technology talent for local civic causes.

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Christopher Whitaker @civicwhitaker.com · Jun 20

The Alliance of Civic Technologists (@civictechallies.bsky.social) will be hosting our first Congress event NEXT SATURDAY! This will be a free virtual half-day unconference to talk about #civictech volunteering at street level.

www.eventbrite.com/e/alliance-o...

Alliance of Civic Technologists Congress

Mark your calendars for the first-ever Alliance of Civic Technologists’s ACT Congress on Saturday, June 28, 2025!

www.eventbrite.com

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · Jun 19

On this #Juneteenth, we reflect, connect, and build. Join us tonight at 6PT/9ET for our Spring Social, a #civictech hangout open to all.

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Alliance of Civic Technologists Spring Social. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Join the Alliance of Civic Technologists for our Spring Social! We'll use the hour to hang out, catch up, share our wins, and what's happening with our groups around the country. This meeting is open ...

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Open Fresno @openfresno.bsky.social · Jun 18

📢 Open Fresno is repping #Fresno and the #CentralValley in @civictechallies.bsky.social inaugural #ACTCongress & you can join us! Let's put Fresno #civictech on the map. Sign up & connect 👇🏽
www.eventbrite.com/e/alliance-o...

Alliance of Civic Technologists Congress

Mark your calendars for the first-ever Alliance of Civic Technologists’s ACT Congress on Saturday, June 28, 2025!

www.eventbrite.com

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · Jun 8

🛡️ Going to a protest? Protect your privacy before you show up.
📱 Disable biometrics, use Signal, and turn off location tracking.
🚫 Don't bring devices you don't need.

More tips via @wired.com 👉🏽 www.wired.com/story/the-wi...

#CivicTech #Privacy #ProtestTips #DigitalSafety

The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance

Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to…

www.wired.com

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · Jun 8

What's an unconference?

It's a participant-driven event where you help shape the agenda.

No panels. No gatekeeping. Just ideas that matter.

#CivicTech #Unconference

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · Jun 8

✊🏽 Thinking of joining a protest?

You *have the right* to:
✔️ March in public spaces
✔️ Record police & public officials
✔️ Stay silent if detained

‼️ don't forget: cops can't confiscate or delete your phone data without a warrant.

More from the ACLU 👉🏽 www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...

Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | ACLU

The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the…

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · Jun 5

The June #ACTNewsletter is out now! Stay updated on #civictech news, events, and insights. Like our upcoming #ACTCongress, board elections, @floridainnovation.bsky.social Civic Hack Day, and #OpenAustin Civic Data Fellowship. Read it here: www.civictechnologists.org/2025/06/june...

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · May 29

📢 Big news! #ACTCongress is happening June 28! 🎉

Our first-ever virtual #unconference, shaped by YOU. We'll hold our first board election, vote on the budget, & dive into participant-led sessions on our #civictech community's future.

RSVP on Eventbrite!
www.eventbrite.com/e/alliance-o...

Alliance of Civic Technologists Congress

Mark your calendars for the first-ever Alliance of Civic Technologists’s ACT Congress on Saturday, June 28, 2025!

www.eventbrite.com

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Alliance of Civic Technologists @civictechallies.bsky.social · May 22

Kudos to @sfcivictech.bsky.social for holding their first in-person event since before the quarantine! A star panel of #civictechallies shared personal experiences and insights on key #civictech work. Missed it? Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMrW...

Civic Tech in San Francisco: Meet the Experts, See the Projects, Join the Work

YouTube video by SF Civic Tech

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Florida Community Innovation Foundation @floridainnovation.bsky.social · May 8

Mark your calendars now: join Florida Community Innovation’s Civic Hack Day!

🗓 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

🕚 Time: 11 AM – 5 PM ET

📍 Location: Online via Zoom

🔗 Register and learn more here: floridainnovation.org/events

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Christopher Whitaker @civicwhitaker.com · Apr 25

We finally got our union made stickers for the @civictechallies.bsky.social!

If you want to support our work - make a donation here and we'll send you a sticker! Include your email in the donation note and we'll reach out!

hcb.hackclub.com/donations/st...

#civictech

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