#civic-tech — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #civic-tech, aggregated by home.social.
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We're excited to announce World #CityCamp Day 2026! 🎉
Leading up to and on September 19, 2026, #unconferences across the world will bring together civic leaders, residents, tech professionals, and city staff to explore how technology can improve local governments and communities.
Join the conversations working towards more innovative, transparent, and connected #civictech!
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We're excited to announce World #CityCamp Day 2026! 🎉
Leading up to and on September 19, 2026, #unconferences across the world will bring together civic leaders, residents, tech professionals, and city staff to explore how technology can improve local governments and communities.
Join the conversations working towards more innovative, transparent, and connected #civictech!
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Analyzing the last 100 bills in the US #government. #dataviz #civictech
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In 60+ weeks of tracking the Distraction Index, we've scored 1,500+ political events on two axes:
🔴 Constitutional damage (real governance harm)
🟠 Distraction/Hype (media amplification)When damage is high but coverage is low — that's the pattern we exist to expose.
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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In 60+ weeks of tracking the Distraction Index, we've scored 1,500+ political events on two axes:
🔴 Constitutional damage (real governance harm)
🟠 Distraction/Hype (media amplification)When damage is high but coverage is low — that's the pattern we exist to expose.
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Smokescreen alert:
While "Trump UFO Advisors Accuse Private Corporations of Operating Alien Craft-Retrieval Programs" dominated headlines (distraction: 74.5/100)...
"Pope Leo Criticizes Trump Administration on Migration and Refugees" flew under the radar (damage: 0/100, coverage: 23.3/100).
This is the pattern. https://distractionindex.org/smokescreen
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Smokescreen alert:
While "Trump UFO Advisors Accuse Private Corporations of Operating Alien Craft-Retrieval Programs" dominated headlines (distraction: 74.5/100)...
"Pope Leo Criticizes Trump Administration on Migration and Refugees" flew under the radar (damage: 0/100, coverage: 23.3/100).
This is the pattern. https://distractionindex.org/smokescreen
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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0 events scored as high constitutional damage this week.
These are the events that matter most — and they're often the ones getting the least coverage.
https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-07-05
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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0 events scored as high constitutional damage this week.
These are the events that matter most — and they're often the ones getting the least coverage.
https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-07-05
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Analyzing the last 100 bills in the US #government. #dataviz #civictech
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Did you know?
The Distraction Index scores every event on TWO independent axes — damage to democracy AND media hype. Most trackers only measure one.
https://distractionindex.org/methodology
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Did you know?
The Distraction Index scores every event on TWO independent axes — damage to democracy AND media hype. Most trackers only measure one.
https://distractionindex.org/methodology
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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🚲 Update für lage.bonn: Die Seite „Fahrradfahren" zeigt jetzt nicht mehr nur „Stadtrat: Vorlagen" (welche Anträge die Fraktionen zum Radverkehr eingereicht haben), sondern auch neu „Aus den Protokollen (des Stadtrats)" 📋 – die Sitzungsprotokolle mit Bezug zum Radverkehr, direkt aus offenen Ratsdaten.
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🚲 Update für lage.bonn: Die Seite „Fahrradfahren" zeigt jetzt nicht mehr nur „Stadtrat: Vorlagen" (welche Anträge die Fraktionen zum Radverkehr eingereicht haben), sondern auch neu „Aus den Protokollen (des Stadtrats)" 📋 – die Sitzungsprotokolle mit Bezug zum Radverkehr, direkt aus offenen Ratsdaten.
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BetaNYC's Mapping for Equity project is hosting a data entry class at Mosholu Library on July 23 at 3:00 pm. No mapping experience required — learn how we build block-by-block public amenities data for underserved communities.
RSVP + this week's newsletter: https://beta.nyc/newsletter-2026-week27
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BetaNYC's Mapping for Equity project is hosting a data entry class at Mosholu Library on July 23 at 3:00 pm. No mapping experience required — learn how we build block-by-block public amenities data for underserved communities.
RSVP + this week's newsletter: https://beta.nyc/newsletter-2026-week27
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Great to see my talk from @pyconafrica 2025 is up! https://youtu.be/XztfWbKkZvQ?si=NsJ8_K7Cm0iwqIfo
It's a bit of a long watch, but hopefully conveys how we tried to take a thoughtful approach in building a product that uses #GenAI, in this case an internal bot that answers questions about City of #CapeTown policies.
(Note for readers - for 2025, @pyconza joined forces with @pyconafrica, to great success)
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Great to see my talk from @pyconafrica 2025 is up! https://youtu.be/XztfWbKkZvQ?si=NsJ8_K7Cm0iwqIfo
It's a bit of a long watch, but hopefully conveys how we tried to take a thoughtful approach in building a product that uses #GenAI, in this case an internal bot that answers questions about City of #CapeTown policies.
(Note for readers - for 2025, @pyconza joined forces with @pyconafrica, to great success)
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The last 100 bills in the US #government, analyzed! #dataviz #civictech
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Every week, the Distraction Index scores political events on two axes:
1. How much constitutional damage they cause
2. How much they serve as distractionsWhen damage is high but coverage is low, that's a red flag.
https://distractionindex.org/undercovered
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Every week, the Distraction Index scores political events on two axes:
1. How much constitutional damage they cause
2. How much they serve as distractionsWhen damage is high but coverage is low, that's a red flag.
https://distractionindex.org/undercovered
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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0 events scored as high constitutional damage this week.
These are the events that matter most — and they're often the ones getting the least coverage.
https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-07-05
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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0 events scored as high constitutional damage this week.
These are the events that matter most — and they're often the ones getting the least coverage.
https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-07-05
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Did you hear about "Lance Schroyer appointed ICE director" this week?
It scored 40.2/100 for constitutional damage.
If not, ask yourself why. The Distraction Index tracks what's being buried.
https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Did you hear about "Lance Schroyer appointed ICE director" this week?
It scored 40.2/100 for constitutional damage.
If not, ask yourself why. The Distraction Index tracks what's being buried.
https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Week of 2026-06-28 by the numbers:
48 political events tracked
Avg. constitutional damage: 12/100
Avg. distraction score: 40/100
3 high-damage events
31 high-distraction eventsData doesn't lie. https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Week of 2026-06-28 by the numbers:
48 political events tracked
Avg. constitutional damage: 12/100
Avg. distraction score: 40/100
3 high-damage events
31 high-distraction eventsData doesn't lie. https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Analyzing the last 100 bills in the US #government. #dataviz #civictech
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New analysis: "Democracy's Quiet Crisis: How D.C. Loses Home Rule While Iran Dominates Headlines"
Data-driven breakdown of this week's democratic damage vs. manufactured distractions.
Read: https://distractionindex.org/blog/week-66-2026-03-29
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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New analysis: "Democracy's Quiet Crisis: How D.C. Loses Home Rule While Iran Dominates Headlines"
Data-driven breakdown of this week's democratic damage vs. manufactured distractions.
Read: https://distractionindex.org/blog/week-66-2026-03-29
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Smokescreen alert:
While "John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Illegally Retaining Classified Information" dominated headlines (distraction: 85/100)...
"Lance Schroyer appointed ICE director" flew under the radar (damage: 40.2/100, coverage: 22.8/100).
This is the pattern. https://distractionindex.org/smokescreen
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Smokescreen alert:
While "John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Illegally Retaining Classified Information" dominated headlines (distraction: 85/100)...
"Lance Schroyer appointed ICE director" flew under the radar (damage: 40.2/100, coverage: 22.8/100).
This is the pattern. https://distractionindex.org/smokescreen
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Week of 2026-06-28 by the numbers:
47 political events tracked
Avg. constitutional damage: 12/100
Avg. distraction score: 39/100
3 high-damage events
30 high-distraction eventsData doesn't lie. https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Week of 2026-06-28 by the numbers:
47 political events tracked
Avg. constitutional damage: 12/100
Avg. distraction score: 39/100
3 high-damage events
30 high-distraction eventsData doesn't lie. https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Looking at the last 100 bills in the US #government. #dataviz #civictech
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Did you know?
The average constitutional damage score across 1,500+ events is significantly higher than the average media attention score. The pattern is consistent.
https://distractionindex.org/methodology
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Did you know?
The average constitutional damage score across 1,500+ events is significantly higher than the average media attention score. The pattern is consistent.
https://distractionindex.org/methodology
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Week-over-week Distraction Index:
Avg. constitutional damage: DOWN 3 points (15 → 12)
Events tracked: 29 → 44
High-damage events: 3 → 3Trend matters. https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Week-over-week Distraction Index:
Avg. constitutional damage: DOWN 3 points (15 → 12)
Events tracked: 29 → 44
High-damage events: 3 → 3Trend matters. https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Save the date: CityCamp NYC returns Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Hunter College. Hosted by BetaNYC in partnership with Hunter's Department of Urban Policy and Planning, this community-led unconference lets attendees pitch the sessions that build the day's agenda.
Early-bird registration and participation details coming soon.
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Save the date: CityCamp NYC returns Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Hunter College. Hosted by BetaNYC in partnership with Hunter's Department of Urban Policy and Planning, this community-led unconference lets attendees pitch the sessions that build the day's agenda.
Early-bird registration and participation details coming soon.
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The last 100 bills in the US #government, analyzed! #dataviz #civictech
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Did you hear about "Federal Judges Block Trump's Voter Roll and Mail-In Ballot Executive Order" this week?
It scored 32.9/100 for constitutional damage.
If not, ask yourself why. The Distraction Index tracks what's being buried.
https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Did you hear about "Federal Judges Block Trump's Voter Roll and Mail-In Ballot Executive Order" this week?
It scored 32.9/100 for constitutional damage.
If not, ask yourself why. The Distraction Index tracks what's being buried.
https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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3 events scored as high constitutional damage this week.
- Lance Schroyer appointed ICE director (40.2/100)
- Yale University seeks deal with Trump administration amid investigation (33.5/100)
- Federal Judges Block Trump's Voter Roll and Mail-In Ballot Executive Order (32.9/100)These are the events that matter most — and they're often the ones getting the least coverage.
https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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3 events scored as high constitutional damage this week.
- Lance Schroyer appointed ICE director (40.2/100)
- Yale University seeks deal with Trump administration amid investigation (33.5/100)
- Federal Judges Block Trump's Voter Roll and Mail-In Ballot Executive Order (32.9/100)These are the events that matter most — and they're often the ones getting the least coverage.
https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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The last 100 bills in one chart! #dataviz #civictech
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Did you hear about "Lance Schroyer appointed ICE director" this week?
It scored 40.2/100 for constitutional damage.
If not, ask yourself why. The Distraction Index tracks what's being buried.
https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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BetaNYC joined nine organizations, including Reinvent Albany, in backing $255K for DORIS — NYC's Dept. of Records & Information Services — in the FY27 budget. Public records infrastructure that works for New Yorkers.
Also this week: BetaBuilders launched!
Learn more: https://beta.nyc/newsletter-2026-week26
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Undercovered this week — high damage, low attention:
- Lance Schroyer appointed ICE director (damage: 40.2, coverage: 22.8)
- Yale University seeks deal with Trump administration amid investigation (damage: 33.5, coverage: 30.8)These events scored high for constitutional harm but got minimal media coverage.
https://distractionindex.org/undercovered
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Event spotlight: "Yale University seeks deal with Trump administration amid investigation"
Constitutional damage: 33.5/100
Distraction score: 30.8/100Getting attention, but is it the right kind?
https://distractionindex.org/event/4bc9f440-af1e-4e1b-bdd7-746b54e90a0a
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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Hi allemaal, we zitten er over te denken om eens per maand een inloopuur #StandaardvoorPubliekeCode in de Praktijk te doen (ik en @ejfdr samen). Wie zou dit interessant vinden en een uitnodiging willen ontvangen? Het gaat dan over het bespreken van het gebruik van de Standaard en ophalen van ideeën/wensen vanuit de praktijk. Laat maar even weten met een 🙋 of zo! #publictech #publiccode #opensource #civictech
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Week-over-week Distraction Index:
Avg. constitutional damage: DOWN 4 points (15 → 11)
Events tracked: 29 → 19
High-damage events: 3 → 2Trend matters. https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-06-28
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
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In 60+ weeks of tracking the Distraction Index, we've scored 1,500+ political events on two axes:
🔴 Constitutional damage (real governance harm)
🟠 Distraction/Hype (media amplification)When damage is high but coverage is low — that's the pattern we exist to expose.
#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech
