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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 20/04/2026
ICYMI 🎧 CivicActioner Steve Wirt joined Talking Drupal #546 live from DrupalCon Chicago last month. They unpacked the event’s tone, highlights from the DriesNote, and key themes —Drupal Canvas, AI, and momentum around site templates and the marketplace. talkingdrupal.com/546
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 14/04/2026
We are excited that CivicActioner Jonathan Bourland will be speaking at the Drupal AI Summit NYC 2026 on May 14th! We’re energized by the way our community continues to show up, share what’s working (and what’s not), and push Drupal AI forward together. 
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Drupal AI Summit New York City 2026
Drupal is an open source platform for building amazing digital experiences. It's made by a dedicated community. Anyone can use it, and it will always be free.
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 06/04/2026
ICYMI CivicActions was named one of the 7 Best Drupal Agencies for Government and Public Sector Websites (ADA & WCAG Compliant). Accessibility isn’t a final check—it’s built into the entire delivery lifecycle to drive better outcomes. www.drupalpartners.com/blog/best-dr...
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7 Best Drupal Agencies for Government & Public Sector Websites | Drupal Partners
ADA Title II deadlines are active. These 7 US Drupal agencies deliver Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, and accessible government website builds for federal, state, and local agencies.
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 01/04/2026
Accessibility Tip of the Week: Don't use carousels. They are a bad pattern for people with or without disabilities. Incorporating them into key pages often results in important information being missed. tinyurl.com/a11yCA #a11y
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CivicActions-Accessibility
CivicActions Accessibility site is an open project for our team members and those who work for digital inclusion.
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 27/03/2026
DrupalCon Chicago — that’s a wrap 🎉 An energizing week of sessions, conversations, and community. From the Driesnote to the 25th Anniversary Gala, it’s clear what makes Drupal special: the people. @ox.ca #DrupalCon #DrupalConChicago #Drupal #OpenSource
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 25/03/2026
Day 3 at DrupalCon Chicago ⚡ Final day to visit us at booth #124! Yesterday brought the Driesnote and the Drupal 25th Anniversary Gala—great energy all around. It’s been an amazing week connecting with folks from around the world. If we haven’t caught up yet, come find us today!
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 24/03/2026
🌟 DrupalCon Chicago is officially underway! There’s nothing like being surrounded by people from around the world who are building, collaborating, and pushing open source forward together. If you’re here, come say hello at booth #124 and connect with CivicActioners! @ox.ca
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 23/03/2026
🌟This week is DrupalCon Chicago! For the next 4 days, the Drupal community gathers at the Hilton Chicago, and CivicActions is proud to sponsor #DrupalConChicago. If you’re attending, stop by booth #124 to connect with CivicActioners! #Drupal #OpenSource #DrupalCon
Blue sign at a hotel hallway for DrupalCon Chicago 2026, directing to registration.
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 19/03/2026
CivicActioner Daniel Mundra shares how our team has been analyzing increases in both expected (“good”) bots like search crawlers, and less predictable traffic that can strain systems and affect performance. medium.com/civicactions...
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Handling bot traffic on government websites
By Daniel Mundra, Associate Director of Drupal
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 18/03/2026
CivicActioner @ox.ca Mike Gifford in @federalnewsnetwork.com on why acquisition is key to advancing Section 508 compliance across government. Read the article: federalnewsnetwork.com/acquisition-... #Accessibility #Section508 #a11y
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Section 508 report eyes acquisition ‘lever’ | Federal News Network
With agencies still struggling to conform with accessibility standards, GSA sees an opening to make acquisition a "primary lever" in Section 508 compliance.
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 17/03/2026
We are excited to see CivicActioner Steve Wirt on Talking Drupal! This episode is packed with thoughtful insights on building digital platforms that make a difference. talkingdrupal.com/544 #Drupal #TalkingDrupal #OpenSource #Accessibility #DigitalStrategy #FOSS
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Talking Drupal #544 - World Cancer Day | Talking Drupal
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 16/03/2026
As the U.S. Dept. of Education’s #LINCS platform grew, infrastructure complexity increased. CivicActions streamlined operations by reducing servers from 6 to 4—and is now re-engineering the platform with Infrastructure as Code for automated, consistent deployments.
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 13/03/2026
Accessibility Tip of the Week: Use headings & spacing to group related content. People with very low vision may zoom in 1400x into your page to read it. Thinking through how related content is grouped together will help with navigation. tinyurl.com/a11yCA #a11y
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CivicActions-Accessibility
CivicActions Accessibility site is an open project for our team members and those who work for digital inclusion.
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 12/03/2026
🌟 Less than 2 weeks until #DrupalConChicago! CivicActions is proud to be a sponsor. Stop by booth #124 to meet our team: Mike Gifford @ox.ca, Kelly Smith, Cameron Prince, Bill Ogilvie, Marissa Fox, Dave Pickett, and Rey Ecchevarria! Event details: events.drupal.org/chicago2026
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Client Challenge
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 10/03/2026
Check out the latest episode of Talking Drupal with CivicActioner Steve Wirt! Listen on for #FOSS insights, thoughts on #Drupal Commerce and more with guest Ryan Szrama. talkingdrupal.com/543
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Talking Drupal #543 - Commerce 3.x | Talking Drupal
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 09/03/2026
CivicActions is implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for the Department of Education LINCS platform. Why IaC? 🔸 automated deployments 🔸 consistent infrastructure 🔸 stronger security 🔸 support for Zero Trust principles #GovTech #CivicTech #LINCS
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"Welcome to the LINCS Community!"
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 04/03/2026
"When we look at AI, I think we really have to focus on a similar approach [to vehicle safety] where we look at guardrails. Do we have the right safety features, and are we planning for the right safety features so we can mitigate those potential risks?" vimeo.com/1162299931#c... #EthicalAI
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Defining Ethical AI
A collaborative conversation between government and industry. As AI increasingly drives government systems and decisions, we need a clear, actionable definition…
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 26/02/2026
"“This is not just about folks using assistive tech to interact or trust these systems. It’s also about ensuring everything AI creates is genuinely accessible and free from ableist bias.” 📽️ Watch the clip: vimeo.com/1162299931#c... #EthicalAI #Accessibility #a11y #CivicTech
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Defining Ethical AI
A collaborative conversation between government and industry. As AI increasingly drives government systems and decisions, we need a clear, actionable definition…
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 25/02/2026
Public sector orals are high-stakes—and too often reinvented under pressure. Kudos to CivicActioner Arielle LaBrecque for creating our Orals Training Manual: a practical, repeatable framework for stronger presentations. We’re sharing it openly: github.com/CivicActions... #DigitalCommons
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 24/02/2026
Drupal isn’t just a CMS to us. What the Drupal community makes possible: 📌 Long-term stewardship instead of short-term fixes
 📌 A contrib-first culture 📌 A modular architecture 📌 An API-first foundation 📌 Ongoing evolution
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 23/02/2026
Meet our #NewHire Curtis Ogle. Curtis Ogle has recently joined the CivicActions team where he will be working with our client National Science Foundation (NSF). Curtis brings with him 15 years of web development experience and a passion for open source technologies. Welcome to the team, Curtis!
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 19/02/2026
We’re thrilled to share that CivicActioner Steve Wirt will be leading a session at Florida DrupalCamp 2026. Join him in Orlando, Florida for an energizing weekend of learning, collaboration, and Drupal community. www.fldrupal.camp/session/get-... #Drupal #FOSS #OpenSource #DrupalCamp
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Get your feet wet: Drupal Views
Merlin of Chaos created Drupal Views back in 2003 and it remains a Drupal super-power to this day. Ironically, it creates order from chaos. It is the ultimate list maker and report generator with acce...
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 17/02/2026
“AI is less of a calculator and more of a weather forecast. It’s non-deterministic, meaning you cannot guarantee a given output based on your inputs.” - Ron Jones, G2X Watch the clip:
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Defining Ethical AI
A collaborative conversation between government and industry. As AI increasingly drives government systems and decisions, we need a clear, actionable definition…
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 13/02/2026
“Open source software, especially in a thriving #FOSS ecosystem like Drupal, provides reusable solutions that many separate government agencies can utilize...They all benefit from the reduced burden of a shared approach.” - Steve Wirt, Back End Engineer
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 10/02/2026
We’re honored to share that CivicActions has been named a 2026 Elev8[X] GovCon Finalist by OrangeSlices! This recognition reflects the strength of our community, partners, and the clients we work alongside every day. Congratulations to our fellow 2026 Elev8[X] finalists!
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 02/02/2026
It’s #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to reflect on and honor Black history. At CivicActions, we are committed to amplifying the voices of our Black colleagues as we work toward a stronger future for our company and industry. #BlackHistoryMatters
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 26/01/2026
CivicActions’ Open Standards & Practices Lead @ox.ca Mike Gifford is in Belgium this week speaking at #FOSDEM 2026 in Brussels. More on FOSDEM: fosdem.org/2026/ #OpenSource #Accessibility #FOSS
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FOSDEM 2026 - Home
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 23/01/2026
All models are wrong—but some are useful.
WCAG contrast ratios helped set the floor, but newer perceptual models like APCA can better reflect how people actually read. Accessibility should serve users, not just thresholds. Read more: medium.com/civicactions... #a11y #WCAG #APCA @ox.ca
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All Models Are Wrong, But Some Are Useful: Choosing the Right Contrast Model for Accessibility
By Mike Gifford & Mitchell Evan
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 21/01/2026
How do we define "Ethical AI"? Tomorrow, CivicLabs convenes a closed, recorded conversation between government and industry leaders. A recording of the conversation will be available after January 22.
 Learn more: landing.civicactions.com/ethical-ai-r...
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CivicLabs Roundtable Series: Defining Ethical AI

A collaborative conversation between government and industry

As AI increasingly drives government systems and decisions, we need a clear, actionable definition of ethical AI—one shaped by both public interest and technical reality. This conversation lays the groundwork for shared standards and real-world implementation.

A recording of this conversation will be made available after January 22, 2026

Presented by CivicLabs

Owen Barton, CTO, CivicLabs, CivicActions Liz Tupper, Sr Director of Product, CivicLabs, CivicActions Jaime Gracia, Director of Corporate Affairs, The Wolverine Group Bennett Gebken, CTO, CivicLabs, Huntridge Labs Ron Jones, CEO, G2X Danielle Mouw, FAR Practitioner Workstream Team, GSA Joel Natividad, Co-CEO and Co-founder, datHere"
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 15/01/2026
Happy Birthday, @drupalassociation.bsky.social! For 25 years, Drupal has shown what’s possible when a community comes together around open source, collaboration, and shared purpose. #FOSS #OpenSource #CivicTech
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 14/01/2026
“Modular open source isn’t just about saving costs; it’s about digital sovereignty. By building with reusable FOSS components, governments ensure that their digital infrastructure is an asset they actually own, rather than a service they are perpetually renting.” - Aaron Pava, CXO #FOSS
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 13/01/2026
Some great insights from Bennett Gebken, of Huntridge Labs, and our joint venture CivicLabs, on this recent OrangeSlices podcast discussing #GovTech innovation. orangeslices.ai/mission-firs...
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Mission First: Reimagining Innovation in Government with Bennett Gebken | OrangeSlices AI
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 09/01/2026
CivicActioner Mike Gifford @ox.ca recently joined the Net Zero Compare Podcast for an in-depth conversation on why digital sustainability, accessibility, and open standards are foundational to credible ESG and climate reporting. Check it out! netzerocompare.com/podcasts/net...
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Mike Gifford on Digital Sustainability Starts with How We Build the Web
Digital sustainability is becoming a core requirement for credible ESG reporting. In a discussion with Mike Gifford of CivicActions, the focus was on how digital systems themselves, beyond the data th...
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 05/01/2026
Meet our #NewHire Ryan Draeger! Ryan has recently joined the CivicActions team as an Agile Program Support Specialist, where he will be supporting work with our client Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Welcome to the team, Ryan!
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 02/01/2026
Accessibility Tip of the Week: Use consistent navigation. Users come to your site to complete a task. Make it easy for them to figure out how to get the information that they need. tinyurl.com/a11yCA #a11y #navigation
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CivicActions-Accessibility
CivicActions Accessibility site is an open project for our team members and those who work for digital inclusion.
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year from CivicActions! Over the years, we have come to see our defining values as balance, openness, and care - we hope your 2026 is defined by these attributes! #HappyNewYear #Balance #Openness #Care
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 30/12/2025
What a year! As 2025 comes to a close, we are proud of what we built together by advancing open source, accessibility, and people-centered public digital services. Explore the CivicActions 2025 Impact Report: reports.civicactions.com/2025 #CivicActions #YearInReview #ImpactReport #FOSS #a11y
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ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT
CivicActions 2025 Impact Report
Growing Digital Commons
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 23/12/2025
📣 ICYMI: We’ve released the CivicActions 2025 Impact Report — Growing Digital Commons. 🎥 Watch the intro video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlbT...
 #DigitalCommons #PublicInterestTech #OpenSource #DigitalGovernment #Accessibility #ResponsibleAI #ImpactReport #FOSS
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CivicActions 2025 Impact Report
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 18/12/2025
We’re proud to share the CivicActions 2025 Impact Report! In 2025, we grew the digital commons by building in the open—strengthening critical public platforms and advancing accessibility, responsible AI, and human-centered design across government services. 🔗 reports.civicactions.com/2025
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Impact 2025
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 17/12/2025
New on the CivicActions Medium blog: Advancing the Open Web, IRL: Global Standards at W3C TPAC 2025
 @ox.ca Mike Gifford reflects on attending W3C TPAC 2025. medium.com/civicactions... #OpenWeb #WebStandards #Accessibility #WebSustainability #W3C #FOSS
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Advancing the Open Web, IRL: Global Standards at W3C TPAC 2025
By Mike Gifford, Open Standards and Practices Lead
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 15/12/2025
Thank you to Andy Hawks, our Sr. Director of Drupal Engineering, for creating a Spotify-style wrap that thoughtfully captures the scope of our Drupal team's accomplishments and the gratitude we feel across the organization! andyhawks.github.io/civicactions... #CivicActions #FOSS #Drupal
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CivicActions 2025 Wrapped
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 12/12/2025
Last week, our senior leadership team gathered in Austin for the CivicActions Senior Leadership Summit—an energizing opportunity to reflect, align, and look ahead. Grateful for the dedication of every leader who helped shape this productive and future-focused gathering. #GovTech #Open #FOSS
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 04/12/2025
This year’s Open November was a tremendous success thanks to our incredible community. Together, we made 55 meaningful contributions! Here’s to our amazing #FOSS community and to continuing to grow the Digital Commons together! #OpenNovember civicactions.github.io/open-practic...
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 03/12/2025
🌍 Check out this great article on Drupal at the United Nations! The article features insights from CivicActioner @ox.ca Mike Gifford, who speaks to Drupal’s growing role in shaping the future of digital public infrastructure. www.drupal.org/blog/drupal-...
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Drupal Goes to the U.N.
The recent Talking Drupal episode featuring Mike Gifford and Tiffany Farriss presents how Drupal is playing a role in the global conversation on digital public infrastructure. Their discussion highlig...
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 24/11/2025
💬 “The only way to improve solutions over time is to do your process as openly as possible.” For #OpenNovember, CivicActioner Dave Pickett put together a quick video on why openness in our work actually matters and how it helps us build better over time. Check it out! vimeo.com/1138656542?s...
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The Importance of Openness
At CivicActions, we lead with our values. Dave Pickett explains why openness is more than an approach to software - its in our DNA.
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 20/11/2025
At CivicActions, we’re excited to continue growing the Open Requirements Library! Check out this new how-to video on how anyone can contribute to the Open Requirements Library:
vimeo.com/1138656469?s... #OpenNovember #FOSS
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Open Requirements Library and Github
Learn more about the Open Requirements Library: https://github.com/CivicActions/open-practice/tree/main/open-requirements-library#open-requirements-library #OpenNovember
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 19/11/2025
Excited to share that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Acquisition Academy has enrolled its first cohort for DITAP, with 25 VA acquisition professionals beginning their training in January! 🇺🇸 #DITAP #GovCon  civicactions.com/services/dit...
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Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) certification program | CivicActions
We are a Small Business provider of DITAP training. Learn how we help you gain the skills for successful digital service procurements.
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 18/11/2025
Did you know CivicActions has a long history of contributing to open source? In fact, our 20+ year story is built on openness. This week, we’re highlighting our open heritage, 20 years and counting! medium.com/civicactions... #OpenNovember
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CivicActions and Open Source: 2004–2025
This Open November, CivicActions is proud to reflect on more than two decades of advancing openness in government, technology, and…
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 14/11/2025
Excited to share a new video that CivicActioner Jonathan Bourland put together: “How to Contribute to the Open Python Directory.” 🎉 #FOSS #OpenNovember #python vimeo.com/1137027221
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How to Contribute to the Open Python Directory
This #OpenNovember, learn to contribute to the Open Python Directory.
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CivicActions @civicactions.com · 14/11/2025
We’re thrilled to recognize Dan Feder for his meaningful contributions to the DCAT‑US project. Contributions like these, big and small, exemplify CivicActions commitment to open source, open standards, and open government! github.com/DOI-DO/dcat-... #OpenNovember #OpenData
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Data Catalog Vocabulary (DCAT) - United States Profile Chief Data Officers Council & Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology - Commits · DOI-DO/dcat-us
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