I'm at a Tech for Good workshop this morning, so I'll share anything that is interesting. #TechForGood#PIT#PublicInterestTech#CivicTech
Michel Jacquet
boosted
✨ New from @NGICommons: We interviewed Nil Homedes Busquet @nilhb from @decidim to explore how participatory #democracy can scale — as a true #DigitalCommons.
#Decidim means "we decide" in Catalan, and that ethos runs deep in both their code and community governance.
Read about their journey, governance model, and funding challenges👇
🔗 https://commons.ngi.eu/2025/08/04/decidim-and-the-spirit-of-a-digital-commons-community/
#FOSS#CivicTech#PublicCode#CommonsBasedGovernance
@martelinnovate @openfuture @OpenForumEurope @cnrs @linuxfoundation @ngi @EC_NGI
Dane 🇮🇪 ☮️🕉️⚛️☸️
boosted
A slightly updated #introduction as I'm closing out my tiny private instance and moving here.
I had stepped away for a bit, so I am hoping the move here really pushes me to refocus and re-engage with communities on Mastodon.
As for who I am:
I'm a researcher, writer, and developer living in Minnesota. I have a PhD in #TechComm with research interests in the #digitalhumanities and the #sociotechnical histories surrounding technology.
I work primarily in the #civictech and #nonprofit space helping organizations tackling homelessness.
I also talk a lot about #poetry , #art, and the random #ttrpg.
I am looking forward to re-connecting!
A slightly updated #introduction as I'm closing out my tiny private instance and moving here.
I had stepped away for a bit, so I am hoping the move here really pushes me to refocus and re-engage with communities on Mastodon.
As for who I am:
I'm a researcher, writer, and developer living in Minnesota. I have a PhD in #TechComm with research interests in the #digitalhumanities and the #sociotechnical histories surrounding technology.
I work primarily in the #civictech and #nonprofit space helping organizations tackling homelessness.
I also talk a lot about #poetry , #art, and the random #ttrpg.
I am looking forward to re-connecting!
✨ New from @NGICommons: We interviewed Nil Homedes Busquet @nilhb from @decidim to explore how participatory #democracy can scale — as a true #DigitalCommons.
#Decidim means "we decide" in Catalan, and that ethos runs deep in both their code and community governance.
Read about their journey, governance model, and funding challenges👇
🔗 https://commons.ngi.eu/2025/08/04/decidim-and-the-spirit-of-a-digital-commons-community/
#FOSS#CivicTech#PublicCode#CommonsBasedGovernance
@martelinnovate @openfuture @OpenForumEurope @cnrs @linuxfoundation @ngi @EC_NGI
phildini
boosted
📬 Our July newsletter is out! Get the inside scoop on:
- Our new board members
- ACT's newest member #CivicTechDC
- #OpenAustin's Fellowship
And more! Explore now: https://www.civictechnologists.org/2025/07/july-2025-newsletter
📬 Our July newsletter is out! Get the inside scoop on:
- Our new board members
- ACT's newest member #CivicTechDC
- #OpenAustin's Fellowship
And more! Explore now: https://www.civictechnologists.org/2025/07/july-2025-newsletter
Doug Webb
boosted
O wisdom of Mastodon,
As part of a project aimed at making direct democracy accessible to the widest possible audience, I’m looking for an online platform that can convene a citizens’ jury selected by lottery from its registered users.
Essential criteria:
* a truly random, verifiable draw;
* ability to configure multiple topics (use cases: NGOs, political movements, local governments, etc.);
* secure, moderatable deliberation spaces;
* export of results in report form.
If you know of a tool (preferably open-source) that meets these requirements, or if you have first-hand experience, please share your references and feedback in the comments. Thank you in advance!
#DirectDemocracy#CitizenJury#Sortition#CivicTech#Participation
O wisdom of Mastodon,
As part of a project aimed at making direct democracy accessible to the widest possible audience, I’m looking for an online platform that can convene a citizens’ jury selected by lottery from its registered users.
Essential criteria:
* a truly random, verifiable draw;
* ability to configure multiple topics (use cases: NGOs, political movements, local governments, etc.);
* secure, moderatable deliberation spaces;
* export of results in report form.
If you know of a tool (preferably open-source) that meets these requirements, or if you have first-hand experience, please share your references and feedback in the comments. Thank you in advance!
#DirectDemocracy#CitizenJury#Sortition#CivicTech#Participation