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Hey Nate Silver FiveThirtyEight Galen Druke - what the heck is going on with the Georgia Special Senate race graph? It makes no sense.

Watch this. Seriously.

This is BIG: New York City Council is ending qualified immunity for NYPD police officers! Your protests and calls for change led to this HUGE reform. Now we must end qualified immunity nationwide! #BLM

I wonder how often in HISTORY that 3 of the top ten NHL scorers have been from the same Municipality ? ⁦Nathan Mackinnon⁩ ⁦not Brad Marchand⁩ and Sidney Crosby. We are kind of used to that in Halifax Regional Municipality now. Just saying. ⁦hfxgov⁩ ⁦NHL⁩

This is a wild post covering a wide range of stuff happening in Ukraine. x.com/wbm312/status/…

Do something. Believe me - I know that call, that drive. 12 years ago I turned my life upside down, changed careers to became a 'digital humanitarian', learned new skills, and converged with others on the complex journey to use data and tech for impact. 🧵 on some suggestions.

People before data/technology. (Full stop. Deep breath. Roll shoulders.) How will it help people in this emergency and others? I have gotten multiple notes on various social media platforms and really hope that that passion to do something can convert to action -now &over time.

Ask yourself - What are the skills, tools, and networks that I need to get involved? What do people really need from us? How will I also take care of myself and my people? Honestly, onboarding into digital, data & tech for impact is rocky and full of complexity. Start somewhere.

1. Join existing efforts - there are many groups (Civil society, humanitarian, development, and activists) who have local networks and understanding in Ukraine, Russia and the region. eg.#osint Translators without Borders (TWB), many #opensource #opendata groups. Ask where they need digital skills

2. Build with - have an idea and want to build a product/service? Great. Do your homework - NEED?, languages, research (duplication?), human-centered design, DPIA, #dataprotection, #digitalrisk, and timing. Start here civictech.guide & here digitalpublicgoods.net

3. Misinformation and disinformation: The world was already awash with this. Consider trusted networks & people. Learn about verification best practices & research. There are no shortage of organizations & people. Be safe. Observe. Question. Kate Starbird verificationhandbook.com

3 b. Digital Risk, Digital literacy, digital access. digital security, data protection, data literacy, and on and on - Deep breath. It is a lot. icrc.org/en/publication… youtube.com/watch?v=Pq8qUB…

5. Longer term - Get involved. Join a volunteer organization or institution. Many are in keen need of data and tech skills/support. There is a digital and data divide in this area. Patience. Most lack onboarding for digital volunteers. ifrc.org/article/what-w…

"We desire to see our children alive. I think it's a fair one." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was met with a standing ovation from the European Parliament after a powerful speech that caused the EU translator on the English language feed to choke up with emotion.

I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share.

Nothing like a bit of Vivaldi played by The Goede Hoop Marimba Band to bring joy to any day #WednesdayMotivation

Surprised to find myself and PeaceGeeks on the cover of MetroNews this morning! You can help by going votepeacegeeks.org by March 28! x.com/PeaceGeeks/sta…