The fundamental question facing civic tech in 2026: Who should technology serve? One Year In: What We Know the Trump Administration Means for Public Interest Technology - a reflection from @publicgood.tech @civictechallies.bsky.social @wethebuilders.org community.publicgood.tech/c/announceme...

Building solidarity by learning from our neighbors and putting our skills to work. 🍎 This week: ✨ PIT Pop-Up relaunch at the Oculus 🎨 Congrats to Data Through Design 2026 artists 🏘️ Community Board apps are OPEN 📉 The "Crypto Mayor" crash & surveillance updates More: www.beta.nyc/2026/01/16/t...

🎉 Join our second annual virtual holiday party! This fun free event is perfect for technologists, designers, public servants, researchers, or anyone #civictech curious. Enjoy light conversations and friendly faces as we wrap up the year. 📆 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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

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

📣 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/...

"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."

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-...

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... 🚫 👑

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...

💻 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...

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/

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

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

Thank you for the writeup, SF Examiner! www.sfexaminer.com/news/the-cit...

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

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...

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...

📢 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...

🛡️ 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

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

✊🏽 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...

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...

📢 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...

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...

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

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

DOGE claims it will take only a few months to replace legacy systems at the Social Security Administration. Having worked on similar modernization efforts before, we can tell you that isn’t true—here’s why.

New job opportunity: Wikidata Bridge to the Civic Tech Field Guide at Civic Tech Field Guide. Details: $2,000 | Short-term contract | Global | Apply ASAP with a quick email You can apply here:

SF Civic Tech and Technologists for the Public Good are excited to host a conversation and gathering on civic tech. See the details and RSVP for free at: c4sf.me/rsvp . . #civictech #sanfrancisco #techforgood #socialimpact

In case you missed it! @sfcivictech.bsky.social 's recent event with the amazing @bethanymarz.bsky.social on AI for #CivicTech was insightful and thoughtful. 🙌🏽 The recording is now available on YouTube, so don't miss out and learn how to supercharge your workflows! 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=klQS...

Members of #CodeforDayton recently presented four talks at universityofdayton.bsky.social's Imagining Community Symposium, showcasing #CivicTech solutions for community challenges. Access their presentation slides at codefordayton.org if you missed the talks.

🌸 Join us for the upcoming ACT Spring Town Hall! 🌍 Explore our decentralized volunteer-driven #civictech network as we discuss the future of civic technology, share ideas, and build relationships for positive change. Don't miss out—mark your calendar! 📅 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

📢 ACT's April newsletter is out now! Stay updated on the latest news, events, and insights. Like a @beta.nyc School of Data win, our sticker announcement, and a message from @floridainnovation.bsky.social Don't miss out – read it today! #ACTNewsletter

NYC Open Data Week 2025 is 7 days away! Check out the festival program and sign up for events at open-data.nyc 📅 Keep in touch throughout the week by signing up for announcements at eepurl.com/hpUC3L ✅

Amid fast-changing info, the @waybackmachine.bsky.social is an essential #civictech service provided by @archive.org, that ensures transparency, accountability, and access to our digital past. Even better yet, anyone can use it at any time and should because #KnowledgeIsPower! 💪🏽

For folks who've reached out asking how to help the 18F team, we've collected some ideas at 18f.org. We're so grateful for your support! (One more: Follow other #AltGov accounts for news and ideas on how to support public servants from the many other agencies affected. We're all in this together.)

Join us online or in person tonight to learn about PCs for People! Since 1998, PCs for People has refurbished and redistributed over 400,000 devices, diverting over 23 million lbs of e-waste from landfills. Livestream starts at ~6:35pm. chihacknight.org/events/2025/...

Want to see the latest #civictechallies to be members of the Alliance of Civic Technologists? 🌐 Check out the updated member list on our website now! 👥 www.civictechnologists.org/about

Our March newsletter is live! 🚨 Learn about the first resolution to be passed, how we support alt18f.bsky.social, our need for organizers, what's going on in the #civictechallies network, and how to join our Spring Virtual Happy Hour.

18F within the GSA closed on March 1, 2025, but the team of tech consultants and engineers remain dedicated to enhancing federal digital services. Their commitment to solving government issues is inspiring, and we look forward to their ongoing positive impact in the civic tech community. 🔗

For anyone still being affected by the federal #layoffs, like the recent #USAID cuts, or just seeking jobs in the government, Work for America's new program Civic Match could be a good resource to tap. 🔗 www.workforamerica.org/civicmatch

Check out this insightful article by @erie.bsky.social, offering advice for early-career tech professionals in #civictech — featuring a possible shoutout to yours truly! 🔗 eriemeyer.medium.com/so-you-still... Thank you @erie.bsky.social, for including us in your heartfelt love letter! 💌

I’ve got a bit before the day starts, so it’s time to brag on a @civictechallies.bsky.social member organization that’s doing great work #civictech

I've been thinking a lot about what this moment means for civic tech and put some thoughts together here: www.jpt.sh/posts/third-... tl;dr is that I'd really like to start having conversations with others that are thinking about what needs to be build and how we're going to pay for it

We’ve just released our February newsletter, featuring ACT’s first official member list, exciting collaborations, #CivicTechAtlanta's goals, and upcoming events. Check it out for all the details! 🔗

While we may face repercussions for this, the truth lies in the metadata. Memos to federal employees are being authored by individuals with ties to Project 2025. You can verify this yourself.

ACT unequivocally supports all diverse individuals. We stand for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility to build stronger, more innovative #civictech and public service. Read our full joint statement with #TechnologistsForThePublicGood (#TPG) 👇 🔗https://www.civictechnologists.org/2025/01/…

📣Exciting news! We’re welcoming the next set of members to our network of local #civictech volunteer groups! We look forward to supporting you. Get the latest ACT news, by following or signing up for our newsletter. 😉 🔗 www.civictechnologists.org #civictechallies #publicinterest #tech4good