Public interest technology can to bring about change. This month, we look at some of the innovative strategies that are transforming cities into more equitable and more livable spaces.

Data is everywhere — especially in the private sector. What happens to that data and who has access to it is a huge concern. This month, Maria Filippelli, our Census fellow, examines data privacy through a public interest technology lens.

Environmental Justice (EJ) is a relatively new term coined in the 1980s. At its core, EJ involves equal treatment and involvement of all people regardless of race or income, in environmental decision making. The effects of environmental injustice can be seen with the increased pollution and negative health effects plaguing disenfranchised people across the globe. In this issue we look at several ways public interest tech practitioners are looking to promote environmental justice and improve the world.

This month, we focus on issues related to Black history, discrimination, and technology.