📣 Submissions for MakeShift 2026 are open — the deadline is approaching!
We’re inviting proposals that explore how technology in public space can be made more visible, accountable, and understandable.
Sessions + design challenge projects are welcome
📅 Call for Proposals Deadline: April 10
Apply here: forms.gle/gbVY6rc93JSmPAcU8
🏴 🏴 On 7 May, the Scottish Parliament and Senedd Cymru will hold elections on new boundaries. This means that many voters will be in a new constituency or (in the case of Scotland) region.
Information about these changes is now displayed on Who Can I Vote For. After a Scottish or Welsh postcode is entered, click the 'boundary changes' link to be taken to a map of your new constituency.
Try it out: https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/
#Google Cloud Dataflow is Platinum Member for #Streaming & #Messaging in Germany's new (non-binding) Tech-Stack ¹, in addition to other #BigTech services.
> The aim is to establish a sovereign … digital infrastructure for national, federal and local authorities ²
¹ https://landscape.cncf.io
² https://deutschland-stack.gov.de/gesamtbild/
#DeutschlandStack #DEStack #DiDay #DigitalSovereignty #digitalesouveranitat #DanmarkSkifter #CivicTech
I’m working to make “invisible struggles” visible.
Many voices—especially from children, young people, and parents—rarely reach decision-making spaces.
I’m exploring ways to collect these small, often unspoken signals
and turn them into data for social change.
Through photo books, small exhibitions, and “Yuru SOS” gatherings,
I’m gradually collecting these voices.
If this resonates with you, feel free to reach out or share.
#CivicTech #SocialImpact #DataForGood
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I am currently working on a system to visualize small, often unnoticed struggles and discomforts in daily life as data. Children without voting rights are rarely reflected in policy, and the voices of young people and parents often struggle to reach decision-making spaces. Even when there is n
The Governance Stress Test: 003 🌿🏛️
Not to scare you, but let's talk about the threat of elite capture.
Today’s Stress Test:
Is your system resistant to capture by bad actors or dominant groups?
“Systems must include safeguards to prevent the concentration of power.”
—Elinor Ostrom
“Preventing elite capture is essential for maintaining democratic integrity.”
—James C. Scott
We’ve all seen it happen where a collaborative space, a FOSS project, or a community group slowly gets taken over by a vocal minority, corporate interests, or some charismatic leader.
When you are building or participating in decentralized spaces, what’s your best defense against a hostile takeover?
👇 Vote below or reply with a story.
#GovStressTest #EliteCapture #Decentralization #CommunityGovernance #CivicTech
| Rotating power/leadership | |
| Strong social norms/vetting | |
| The ability to fork / exit | |
| Just here for the results! |
Jour de second tour des #Municipales2026.
Seules 1 589 communes sur 34 836 votent aujourd'hui.
Pour les 33 247 autres,
le maire est déjà élu depuis dimanche dernier : → 18 442 réélus → 14 801 nouveaux → 57,1% de participation au premier tour
Tous les résultats, commune par commune sur
https//demo.objectif2027.fr
Jour de vote. Savez-vous comment a voté votre sénateur cette année ?
CivicDash, une app open source pour suivre l'activité de nos élus : votes, amendements, présence, questions au gouvernement.
Tout est basé sur les données ouvertes officielles. Pas d'opinion, que des faits.
👉 https://demo.objectif2027.fr
#Municipales2026 #CivicTech #OpenData #Transparence #DémocratieCitoyenne
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