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Pokémon Go(vernment)
For those focused on civic technology, Pokémon Go shatters the notion that an application whose brand and sole objective is civic-focused may never be as powerful and well-used as one tied into one with a consumer focus.
Phaedra Chrousos retrospects federal government digital service
After two years of helping lay a new foundation for how the federal government buys, builds and delivers government digital services, Technology Transformation Service Commissioner Phaedra Chrousos announced she is stepping down. I asked Chrousos to share some parting thoughts.
San Francisco seeks chief digital services officer to lead online strategy, execution
San Francisco announced the creation of a new internal digital agency and is looking for a chief digital services officer to lead its efforts.
Government IT lobbyists play key role in blocking federal technology innovation
Government Technology's Jason Shueh finally brings to light the core impetus surrounding backlash against 18F efforts to fix federal government technology development and procurement practices.
Y Combinator wants to make cities better
Y Combinator is looking for a team of people to lead research on how to make cities better, and will use the findings to help determine how to invest in future ventures.
icitizen wants you to stay informed, engaged beyond the voting booth
icitizen re-launched in January 2016 with a broader goal, to change how we communicate on civic issues, connect with our communities and "promote meaningful change." icitizen's Jacel Egan shares the vision for its future.