Newsletters
Newsletters that will keep you informed about news, announcements, stories, discussions, analysis, resources, and new opportunities related to civic tech.
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Distroid Digest
A curated newsletter of grey literature and other non-traditional sources at the intersection of technology and society.
Inside AI Substack
We bring you news and insights fueled by insider voices at the cutting edge of Frontier AI—delivered straight to your inbox, every two weeks.
We the People Dissent
K. Starling's collection of information and announcements on upcoming protests, boycotts, call campaigns, and strikes.
What’s Emerging in Digital Democracy
Introducing a Research Digest on Digital Deliberation
DCinbox Insights
DCinbox Insights tracks how members of Congress communicate with constituents by highlighting what’s emphasized, what’s shifting, and what those changes reveal about emerging political narratives.
The Better (Political) Leadership Substack
My promise with Better (Political) Leadership is simple: reflections that are practical, timely, evidence-based, inspiring, and human. For all leaders—but especially for those in politics, where every...
Lots to Gain
Lots to Gain explores how we can construct thriving democratic systems from building blocks called mini-publics, where randomly selected citizens gather, learn, connect, deliberate, seek agreement, an...
Indicator
Indicator is your essential guide to understanding and investigating digital deception.
Regulator
a weekly newsletter from The Verge about the latest battles between Big Tech and Big Government — from the juicy palace intrigue to the devastating consequences of their political games.
Project C
Project C is a weekly newsletter about the practice and business of independent creator journalism, by Liz Kelly Nelson
Democracy Notes
Democracy Notes is where Gabriel Lerner curates a weekly email with the best articles, job postings, events, and funding opportunities that he finds.
Futurepolis
What would democracy look like if it were being invented today, instead of in the 18th century? That’s the driving question of Futurepolis.
Cyborgfeminista
Una espacio virtual en el que buscamos ocupar y recuperar una internet democrática explorando el cruce entre género y tecnologías.
Beyond Ballots
This is EPD's weekly newsletter providing updates on the latest democracy news, research, events and job offers.
We Choose Us
A project of the Pro-Democracy Campaign, we aim to highlight commentary, research, and examples of strong organizing, better voter engagement practices, and strategies to make democracy work for all i...
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By Ronny Wang · Over 3,000 subscribers
Tech Shadow Work
Newsletter by Rebecca Williams
Reimagining Technology
How can we ensure that democratic capacity can keep pace with AI advances? What are achievable positive visions for a world being transformed by technology? By Aviv Ovadya
Tate's Online Safety Community
Provides guidance and tips on how every day people can enhance their personal privacy and security, minimizing their digital footprints.
The Political Technologist
The Political Technologist is a multimedia publication that covers the latest developments and trends in the field of political technology, inviting the audience to collective sense-making with the ed...
LegisTech Library
The LegisTech Library is a comprehensive digital repository meticulously designed by Bússola Tech, dedicated to ensure collaborative learning and exchange about legislative governance, modernisation a...
TechPolicy.Press Newsletter
Join our newsletter on issues and ideas at the intersection of tech & democracy.
Civic Texts
Insights about emerging technologies, digital democracy and public policy.
Re:filtered
In this monthly newsletter, this media nerd explores the opportunities that emerge in this disruptive moment for new models of civic media ventures.
Inside The Newsroom
Inside The Newsroom is home to the largest curated journalism jobs board and calendar in the world.
interweave.africa
Your weekly insight into GovTech collaboration and innovation in Africa, by Luke Cavanaugh
Modern Parliament
Highlighting modernization initiatives from legislatures around the world
interweave.gov
Your weekly insight into GovTech collaboration and innovation in Europe and Asia
Civic Futures
A scratchpad for studying and imagining revived civic engagement in the 21st century.
#PublicSectorJobBoard
LinkedIn newsletter sharing tech and innovation jobs in government from across the US, by Rebecca Heywood
International Journalists' Network
IJNet delivers the latest on global media innovation, news apps and tools, training opportunities and expert advice for professional and emerging journalists worldwide.
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PartyParty
PartyParty is a source for in-depth reporting on political changemakers, political parties and political trends across Europe.
Civic Tech Substack Publications
A list of Substack newsletters covering civic tech
Disinfo Matters
We’re looking beyond fake news to examine how manipulation of narratives, rewriting of history and altering our memories is reshaping our world.
Authoritarian Tech Newsletter
From biometrics to surveillance — when people in power abuse technology, the rest of us suffer. Written by Ellery Biddle.
The Justice Tech Download
Justice technology news, events and jobs by Jason Tashea
Factually
Poynter's Factually helps fact-checkers, educators, journalists and citizens get at the truth
New_ Public
New_ Public: a magazine, a newsletter, and a community for better digital spaces. It's a home for the people who are building a community-serving, public-spirited tech future.
The Connector
A newsletter on democracy, organizing, movements and tech by Micah Sifry
🍊오렌지레터 구독하기 (Orange Letter)
A weekly newsletter about social change initiatives from Slowalk in Seoul
Civic Source
a newsletter about how local governments use data and technology to shape our communities
Clear The Lobby
The laws MPs are voting on this week, explained in plain English. Landing in your inbox every Sunday.
Ctrl Alt Right Delete
Ctrl Alt-Right Delete is a weekly newsletter devoted to understanding how the far right operates online and developing strategies and tactics to fight back
GovLab digest email
Subscribe to curated findings and actionable knowledge from The Living Library, delivered to your inbox every Friday
First Branch Forecast
How Congress learns about Congress
MobLab Dispatch
The MobLab Dispatch is a round-up of the most thought-provoking stories, resources, opportunities and discussions about changemaking in today’s networked world.
BetaNYC's 'the_message'
the_message, BetaNYC's monthly newsletter
This Week in Civic Tech
Code for America's weekly newsletter
TechAndCheck Newsletter code
Code to send out a daily tip sheet for fact checkers
Journalism Funders Forum and Journalism Funders Confidential
European Foundations And Journalists Working Together To Ensure More Effective And Impactful Funding Of Journalism.