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Nucleic Acid Barcode Identification Tool (NABIT)

The NABIT (Nucleic Acid Barcode Identification Tool) is a low-cost, hand-held, field-ready automated tool to validate the identity of a wildlife or food product, anywhere in the world, without specialized training, equipment, reagents, or even continuous power.

Washington, DC
animals

The Free Speech Project

The Free Speech Project at Georgetown University works to document and analyze the ways Free Speech is threatened in the United States through its flagship enterprise, the Free Speech Tracker, an online tool for monitoring Free Speech challenges and controversies in education, civil society, and government.

3700 O St NW, Washington, DC 20057, USA
2017
free speech, democracy

Techies 4 Reproductive Justice (T4RJ)

A hub of technologists dedicated to building technology for Reproductive Justice

USA
2022
Gender Equality, experiments, trans rights, maternal health, women's health, health, human rights, immigration, surveillance, LGBTQI, police violence, Community

WindyGrid

WindyGrid is a computer application, designed for City personnel, that makes Chicagoโ€™s big data easily and strategically accessible in one place.

Chicago, IL
2012

The Signals Network

The Signals Network supports whistleblowers to hold powerful interests to account all over the world.

San Francisco

Code for Newark

We are Code for Newark, the local Newark brigade of Code for America. We are a diverse group of newbies, pros, developers, coders, data geeks, and designers who are interested in making ourselves and our world a better place.

Newark, NJ
2014

Institute for Information, the Internet, and Democracy (IIID)

IIID conducts high-impact, responsive research that keeps pace with rapidly evolving technology while addressing its profound implications for users and society.

Boston, MA

MuckRock Foundation

File, track, and share public records requests.

USA
2010
Access to Information Community of Practice

Civic Data Privacy Leaders Network

A collaborative that will provide an active, authoritative resource for municipal leaders to navigate emerging privacy issues, share practical guidance, and promote fair and transparent data practices

MetroLab Network, 777 6th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001, USA
2019