Most engagement methods for #OpenData attract data users with experience using data on their own. But what about those residents without experience using open data? Read our piece on innovative inclusivity strategies by Data Days CLE + Urban Institute bit.ly/2l3kc8K

Civic tech & open gov groups often face questions of impact: How does our work actually change society? How can data and technology play a role in building more powerful communities? *Is* there a good way to evaluate the impact of #civictech? 🤔 bit.ly/2MBUqoo

Many #OpenData practitioners want to bring data trainings to data novices - Dan O'Brien & @pfffr from BARI share key challenges & strategies for making data truly open & #inclusive to all: bit.ly/2rYOf4Y

Great piece by Nada Zohdy + Ben Raderstorf - jumping ship to raders (dot) b*ky building on @OmidyarNetwork funded Defending Democracy program by Global Integrity Open Gov Hub Sunlight Foundation

"Any organization working with #OpenData will at some point have to determine if the data they’re making available are simply *available*, or if they’re having a real #impact on the people, processes, & systems they describe" Read the latest on our blog: bit.ly/2rYOf4Y

In WIP’s latest blog, Jon W. Campbell reports on litigation brought by NGOs that could transform an obscure federal statute from a weapon for industry groups and conspiracy theorists into a bulwark against government misinformation. sunlightfoundation.com/2019/12/30/mas…

Farewell and thanks from the Web Integrity Project sunlightfoundation.com/2020/01/02/far…

🗣️"We believe in data-driven governments but we also believe in human-driven governments." We spoke with What Works Cities on people-centered #OpenData for maximum impact & why the TDE process is like a whale 🐳 bit.ly/2lHieuQ

When it comes to community engagement around #OpenData, City of Boulder, Gilbert, Arizona, & City of Philadelphia are rockstars. Learn how these cities are inviting residents to the conversation & lessons learned in Sunlight Open Cities' blog! #CitiesWinWithData bit.ly/2vvXriL

We envision cities led by govts that empower residents through access to information & participatory practice. We believe in a future where #transparency is established - through sunshine laws and #opendata policy - & practiced in a culture of #accountability & collaboration.

By passing an #OpenData policy, the City of Burlington demonstrates public commitment to lasting #transparency & #accountability to residents. Fostering collaboration by drafting policy in the open & soliciting public feedback are best practices in #Burlington

Thank you for your partnership. We agree this represents an important step towards more effective, responsive and accountable local government

All these statements saying Trump is guilty feel like an opportunity to get the Senate on record saying he did what he was charged as doing. A majority of the Senate probably finds him guilty! Get it in a recorded vote, deny trump the exoneration!

From Sunlight Open Cities Product Lead Greg Jordan-Detamore : "Burlington's #OpenData policy demonstrates govt commitment to #transparency & openness, and the decision to involve the community in the policymaking process ensures residents are well-represented in City decision making."

This week we’re in City of Long Beach as What Works Cities partners, creating user personas & #opendata use cases to address information needs for preventing chronic homelessness & improving access to stable housing. Lots of big ideas in #LongBeach!

Next week, we're co-hosting NYC Open Data Week w/ NYC Office of Data Analytics — join us on Saturday, 7 March, for NYC School of Data Conference 2025, a day long conference & festival dedicated to technology, data, & design. 55+ sessions & free childcare! This is #civictech! nycsodata20.eventbrite.com

The White House's OSTP is inviting the public to comment on open-access policies to federally funded research. We at EDGI support efforts to make data from federally funded research more available, and accessible. Submit comments on or by March 6th: federalregister.gov/documents/2020…

Come to Beta.NYC - Now at @betanyc.bsky.social’s NYC School of Data for a discussion on “Spreading civic tech and open gov beyond the big city”! 💥 Hosted by our Greg Jordan-Detamore and Code for America’s Tom Dooner ([email protected]). 📆 Saturday, March 7 🎟 nycsodata20.eventbrite.com 🗺 Queens, NY NYC School of Data Conference 2025 #NYCOpenDataWeek

Introducing a new blog series where we share what we’ve been reading these past two weeks. 📚 ✔️How cities are using #data to combat homelessness ✔️Reflections from Code for America founder Jennifer Pahlka on the future of the organization ...and more! sunlightfoundation.com/2020/02/28/wha…