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If you work in tech and design & your work touches government then you're probably acquisition adjacent.

We're hosting a member exclusive session on April 27 with Ashley Owens of Procurely on how engineers, designers, & product folks can make gov procurement more user-centered and outcomes-driven.

A quick look at For The Public: North Carolina For The Public: North Carolina was held November 14-15, 2025 in Raleigh, NC. TPG brought together ~100 public interest technologists from across the country to build community. Technologists for the…

Hard to believe it's been four months since For The Public: North Carolina! Take a quick look at how it went here: youtu.be/GlRZy9MYHJg

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When asked about the personal and professional losses of being pushed out of government, Michael Boyce didn't hesitate: "Your identity is being a civil servant."

Listen to the full conversation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfRL...

"A huge mistake in government is to not talk about our work, to not talk about the victories. [...] I think that's part of why we're here."

Listen to the full conversation with Kate Green here: youtu.be/ZBobtgaUb5s

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This is why we do the work. Read the full reflections from our community on destruction, capitalism, and the future of civic tech here:

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One member shared a story from the county level that really stuck with us: jail staff using magnifying glasses to check fingerprints because the digital system is broken and unfunded.

From the dismantling of federal tech teams and the rise of "DOGE" to the ethical tension of the AI boom, our community is grappling with what it means to serve the public in an era of disruption.

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What keeps a public interest technologist up at night? 🌙

We asked the TPG community to reflect on a turbulent 2025. The answers were raw, challenging, and deeply insightful. 🧵

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2025 was one of the hardest years our field has seen — and one of the most meaningful for the @publicgood.tech community.

10K technologists served. 40 states represented. 200 sponsored memberships. 65 events.

Read more in our 2025 Annual Report 👉https://www.publicgood.tech/2025-annual-report

Our Public Health Future Starts Now: Exploring the Fields of Civic Technology & Government Technology

ICYMI: Our Public Health Future Starts Now: Exploring the Fields of Civic Technology and Government Technology

A conversation between TPG Board President and Niles Friedman, representing Emory University Rollins School of Public Health

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Boston-Area Civic Tech Meetup! Join fellow civic technologists and public interest technologists for an informal social session. Hosted by Matt Marino with support from Technologists for the Public Good, this is a space for folks p...

Calling all #Boston #CivicTech folks!

Come be in community together. Join TPG on Feb 17th at 6pm inside Bow Market.

This is a space for folks passionate about using technology for the public benefit to find peers, swap stories, and build community.

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Radical Future(s)💛 Zine: Series 1 For more info, please review this page

🔍 Looking for: Submissions from strategists, creatives, designers, public thinkers, and organizers.

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Empower Work Get help with tough work issues. Text 510-674-1414 to talk to a trained peer counselor. From bad bosses to work stress, bullying to getting fired. It's confidential and free.

Facing barriers in your job search? We’re partnering with Empower Work, to support you.

Text “TPG” to 510-674-1414 or start a chat online: www.empowerwork.org for free, confidential support.

"A simple model or basic chart can better provide what stakeholders need in some cases."

Our latest TPG Member Spotlight is live! We dive into the career of Tal Roded, a technologist navigating the space between data science and public good.

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One Year In: What We Know the Trump Administration Means for Public Interest Technology | Technologists for the Public Good A reflection from public interest technology organizations on the chaotic first year and what lies ahead One year into the current federal administration, the civic tech landscape has been fundamenta...

The fundamental question facing civic tech in 2026: Who should technology serve?

One Year In: What We Know the Trump Administration Means for Public Interest Technology - a reflection from @publicgood.tech @civictechallies.bsky.social
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Our hope is that some of the 1K people said to be hired will fall into this category and that our community can be here to guide and support them.

There are folks in our community that are currently or who want to work in the federal government. Some are doing it out of necessity. And others because they believe there still can be meaningful work at the federal level.

And that’s not accounting for the policy initiatives that people might be put on.

While we hope for good outcomes we recognize that there is a likely outcome that it will create many problematic elements of known drop-in digital efforts, which could have been averted had they kept the very talented people that they fired.

Nothing can make up for what has happened this year nor change daily terrible actions from the administration.

We’re also appalled by and don't agree with the actions of the federal government over the past year, both in terms of their horrendous treatment of the civic tech community and violence of nationwide policies.

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We're grateful for you engaging in this dialogue with us as we continue to learn how you as a whole want us to engage around this work.

Tech Force Building technology for the American people. Join the Tech Force and use your skills to serve your country.

The U.S. launched Tech Force (techforce.gov) to recruit ~1K technologists for public service.

This comes after decimation to incredible tech, design, and innovation teams across government. But, for the public's sake, we hope this becomes a positive force using tech for good.

And, don’t miss out on an intimate AMA with Kate this Dec. 12, 3:30 p.m. ET

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What this year has proven is that we’re powerful as individuals and as a collective. Watch or listen to Kate Green as she breaks down the creation and growth of We the Builders

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Technology Modernization Fund nears expiration, despite bipartisan backing Some lawmakers are pushing for the modernization fund to be included in the must-pass annual defense bill before it expires next week.

IKYMI: Tech Modernization Fund could expire next week meaning no new projects would be funded. Some lawmakers are pushing for reauthorization to be included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act.

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