You have an opportunity to shape a federal government of the people, by the people, for the people—as the U.S. celebrates 250 years, what do you want to see from your government in the future? Submit ideas by May 18:

Your Ideas for Reimagining Government at 250

Share your ideas on how government can better serve the public as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary. Help shape a future that works for everyone.

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Happy Public Service Recognition Week!

If you’re headed to the @codeforamerica.org Summit next week check out the following sessions by TPG members:

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.

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 Want to know when the next TPG events are? Sign up for our newsletter here: community.publicgood.tech/newsletter-s...

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…

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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

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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TPG relies on memberships and donations to keep this community supported. If you've found value here — an event, article, new colleague, job opportunity — please consider giving back: 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 With membership: community.publicgood.tech/membership 🎁 With a donation: give.socialgoodfund.org/t4pg-fund

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

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 Watch the recording: rsph.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Page...

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

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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. RSVP at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

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...

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🔍 Looking for: Submissions from strategists, creatives, designers, public thinkers, and organizers. 🌟 Submit to be a part of the Radical Futures zine: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... ➕ With more info found at: www.notion.so/Radical-Futu...

Radical Future(s)💛 Zine: Series 1

For more info, please review this page

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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.

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.

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"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. Read more: community.publicgood.tech/c/community-... 🚀

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 @wethebuilders.org community.publicgood.tech/c/announceme...

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...

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Don't miss out on this member benefit: ✅ Information on relevant industry conferences: community.publicgood.tech/c/conference... ✅ And related opportunities to apply to speak: community.publicgood.tech/c/news/

Industry Conference Calendar | Technologists for the Public Good

Explore Industry Conference Calendar space in Technologists for the Public Good

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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.

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

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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 YouTube: lnkd.in/eiHQejef Spotify: lnkd.in/e6ceFMcE

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. www.nextgov.com/modernizatio...

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.

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🚨 3 DAYS LEFT! The TPG Mentorship application closes this Friday, Dec 5. Don't miss your chance to be a mentor or mentee in this transformative 5-month program (Jan 9 - Jun 5, 2026). Apply now:

🎁 Today is Giving Tuesday—a day to invest in the future we want to see. Your support = more mentorship, more convenings, more impact. give.socialgoodfund.org/t4pg-fund #GivingTuesday #CivicTech #PublicGood

Support the Future of Public Interest Technology

Please support us by making a contribution!

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📣Experienced PIT leaders: Gift 2 hours/month in 2026! Mentoring an early-career technologist is the best way to strengthen our ecosystem. Join the @publicgood.tech Mentorship Program, running Jan to June. Apply now! community.publicgood.tech/mentorship #Mentorship #CivicTech #PublicInterestTech

Are you a current federal employee? In the absence of the 2025 FEVS, we created the Public Viewpoint Survey to assess today's federal employee view on their jobs and workplaces. Have your voice heard. Complete the survey today. ➡️ ourpublicservice.org/PSVS

As part of @rwjf.org and Urban’s Local Data for Equitable Communities grant program, six organizations are collecting local #data and elevating community voices to address transit access and #transportation safety in their #communities. Learn more in this new blog post. @caasanfrancisco.bsky.social

Using Local Data to Reshape Transportation Access and Safety

How six organizations are collecting data and elevating community voice as they address barriers to safe and accessible transportation.

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NYC School of Data 2026 is coming together & we want your work in the lineup. From neighborhood mapping to citywide platforms, bring a session, demo, or hands-on workshop. We’re expanding space for projects at the intersection of digital equity, smart cities & AI. Share your idea: schoolofdata.nyc

"A great meeting of the digital minds in civic tech and non-profits to come together and get energized about serving civilians." - For the Public attendee Grateful for a few good days in community. community.publicgood.tech/for-the-publ...

📣 Calling all early-career public interest + experienced technologists! Join the @publicgood.tech 2026 TPG Mentorship Program and be part of the community transforming public service through technology. Learn more and apply: community.publicgood.tech/mentorship 🚀 #Mentorship #PublicInterestTech

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