The Civic Hacker Network

In this episode, we speak with Anthony Starks, an independent developer and designer interested in data visualization, combining Art+Code and building open-sourced tools such SVGo (SVG generation), deck/decksh, and dchart. He gives us empowering information on the ways that we can use data and his tools as a tool for advocacy, and advice and examples for those of you that are interested in building your own data tools and visualizations. https://lnkd.in/dD7q_Bzp #data #visualization #civichacker #socialgood #coding

If you are a business owner, or working in the corporate world, you may be familiar with data visualization and popular tools like PowerPoint or Excel. You also may have realized that, while these tools are useful, they often don’t offer much freedom for user creativity, control and automated reproducibility. As a developer and designer, Anthony Starks suffered from these same limitations, and here is what he did… https://lnkd.in/gaVkJA_a #visualization #data #civichacker

Anca is the founder and director of La Sobremesa where she has worked with civil society organizations and networks in Latin America and the global south for over a decade. In her interview, Anca describes how she founded La Sobremesa to solve a problem that she spotted where there was a lack of spaces for reflection and learning, and for thinking and rethinking realistic solutions from civil society. Anca describes her process of supporting organizations to design their strategies and to rethink and strengthen their institutions, structures and teams. This interview is also available in Spanish. https://lnkd.in/efUnFwvw #sobremesa #socialgood #change

David Van Riper is the director of Spatial Analysis at the Institute of Social Research and Data Innovation at the University of Minnesota. 💻 During his session, David walks through how to get started with the National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS), which provides historical and contemporary small-area census data and GIS mapping files for the United States. He also shows examples of how the data can be used to explore and expose social issues. 💥 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gySTWq_X #GIS #data #innovation

If you were hoping to get some amazing positive, Big Changemaker Energy in your life during this stressful time in geopolitics, don't worry. We've got you covered with FIVE NEW EPISODES of the Civic Hacker Podcast! https://lnkd.in/eyTXbAQB #socialgood #socialjustice #inspiration

The History and Housing Project is grateful for coverage from reporter Christina Mendez and the KRCR News Channel 7 news team about our History and Housing project. Know someone who may be interested? Tag them below. https://lnkd.in/ee-mRYeM #Blackhistory #news #redding

It’s common for people to envision a future that is based on the present. Many times, this default future is based on fear or apathy. Civic hackers believe in an alternative future. It is based on possibility, hope, determination and data. #data #socialgood #socialimpact

Get exclusive access to 3 inspiring videos from the first Civic Hacker Summit. These videos feature important lessons about creating civic hacking communities from expert practitioners and leaders. https://lnkd.in/gmssDuQi #socialgood #civichacker #causes

Are you a civic hacker? If so, get FREE access to the Civic Hacker Network today. You’ll get immediate access to a growing community of people working to “be the change” for issues they are passionate about. Join here: https://lnkd.in/gG2z_Gc #socialgood #civichacker #socialjustice #socialimpact

This episode is with Allen Hillery. He is the Co-Founder of Be Data Lit, a platform that promotes education for data literacy advocates. He's also a co-creator of the surprise data visualization sensation, the “DuBois Challenge”. In this episode, Allen takes us behind the scenes of the challenge and leaves us with the clear message that data literacy is for everyone. Listen in now: https://lnkd.in/gP4kN3xN #DuboisChallenge #BlackHistory #civichacker #dataliteracy