Last call for NYC School of Data tomorrow, hosted by BetaNYC.

We’re running a hands-on workshop with Helpful Places on #DTPR for #AI and designing for transparency in public systems.

🔍 Making the Invisible Visible: Workshopping a New Open Data Standard for AI Processes

📅 March 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

📍 CUNY School of Law, Queens (Room 2-116)

Register here👇 https://nycsodata26.sched.com/event/2I0ou/making-the-invisible-visible-workshopping-a-new-open-data-standard-for-ai-processes

#NYCSoData #CivicTech #DigitalTrust #DTPR

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Looking at the last 100 bills in the US #government. #dataviz #civictech

Launching the Civic Dashboard & Our Push for Better Open Data

The new Civic Dashboard is live. Here is how we are using open data, the technical challenges we hit, and what we are asking Smart Dublin and the LGMA to fix.

🔗 Read more at coolockvillage.ie

Building an accountable, transparent New York City starts with the people. At BetaNYC, we believe in a democracy where no one is above the law. 💓

We’re excited to offer this tote as a thank-you for any donation of $35 or more!

Your contribution directly fuels our work to ensure every New Yorker has the tools to advocate for their neighborhood. 🫶

Support our mission and grab your gear: https://www.beta.nyc/support-us-no-king

#BetaNYC #CivicTech #NYC #PublicInterestTech #NoKings

DAILY AIR QUALITY UPDATE

#Feinstaub in #Cannstatt / #Stuttgart (26.03.2026 20:06 CET)

PM10: 2.4 µg/m³
PM2.5: 1.6 µg/m³

Details: https://maps.sensor.community/#15/48.8040/9.2280

This is a bot. Code is available on github aschuma/air_tweets.

#Luftverschmutzung #Particulatematter #Opendata #Civictech #Airrohr #Airpollution #Airquality

Two-year Tech Force stints are aimed at young people’s approach to work, OPM director says | FedScoop https://fedscoop.com/two-year-tech-force-stints-aimed-young-approach-work-opm-director-says/

#GovTech #OPM #TechPolicy #CivicTech #Hiring

Analyzing the last 100 bills in the US #government. #dataviz #civictech
DAILY AIR QUALITY UPDATE

#Feinstaub in #Cannstatt / #Stuttgart (25.03.2026 20:06 CET)

PM10: 1.9 µg/m³
PM2.5: 1.6 µg/m³

Details: https://maps.sensor.community/#15/48.8040/9.2280

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#Luftverschmutzung #Particulatematter #Opendata #Civictech #Airrohr #Airpollution #Airquality

Event spotlight: "California Sheriff Seizes Ballots While Running for Governor"

Constitutional damage: 100/100
Distraction score: 55.3/100

Getting attention, but is it the right kind?

https://distractionindex.org/event/9271a6f2-ea59-4b3c-8cf0-849bcdc09a85

#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech

California Sheriff Seizes Ballots While Running for Governor

A GOP sheriff in California seized more than half a million ballots from the 2025 election while running for governor. This represents potential election administration interference and abuse of law enforcement authority.

The Distraction Index

This week's Distraction Index (2026-03-22):

26 events scored.

Highest constitutional damage: "California Sheriff Seizes Ballots While Running for Governor" (100/100)

Top distraction: "Trump Threatens Iran with Military Action Over Strait of Hormuz" (82.3/100)

Full report: https://distractionindex.org/week/2026-03-22

#DistractionIndex #Democracy #ConstitutionalRights #CivicTech

Week 65: Mar 22 – Mar 28, 2026 (Live) | The Distraction Index

The Distraction Index for Mar 22 – Mar 28, 2026. Live updates throughout the week. Tracking democratic damage vs. manufactured distractions.