We’re a tech nonprofit using big data to combat voter suppression and build a healthier democracy for all.

Joined October 2020
Join us as a #DataEngineer Fellow this fall to drive massive, leveraged social impact that will strengthen American democracy! Part-time & full-time roles through the midterms this November are available. #dataforgood center-for-new-data.breezy.h…
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In light of last month’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the importance of trust in America’s democratic institutions has never been more clear.
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This belief is core to the Center for New Data’s Observing Democracy program, a voter protection data initiative that measures long lines at polling locations across the country.
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This data empowers non-partisan organizations to report on and advocate for voting rights. We’re dedicated to seeing this work restore transparency, trust, and legitimacy to another critical democratic institution at a time when it is needed most.
Last call to apply as our Head of Data Engineering & Analytics! Join as the Center for New Data’s founding data engineer and help us scale a cutting-edge voter protection data program for the midterms: center-for-new-data.breezy.h…
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Center for New Data retweeted
Replying to @Center4NewData
@Center4NewData leverages big data to build tools that combat voter suppression and protect democracy. Its interactive dashboards are shared with public players who can use the data to drive change. Join @Center4NewData’s mission by donating: square.link/u/o4EseXDx
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Now, @Center4NewData Co-Founder @_SteveDavenport takes the virtual stage to explain why democracy needs a better data scientist - and what his team is doing to make that happen. Listen in: ffwd.org/demoday
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Center for New Data retweeted
We're thrilled to see @Center4NewData's important work featured in @FastCompany. Thank you @adele_peters for highlighting how @Center4NewData leverages big data to combat voter suppression and protect democracy. Read about their innovative data approach: bit.ly/3tAzUbq
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Center for New Data retweeted
SF Demo Day was magical! 🌟 We are so grateful to everyone who joined us at @ybca to celebrate the entrepreneurs in the #FFWDAccelerator. It was a gift to be in community together. A special thanks to our partner @business for hosting Demo Day! More in the thread 🧵
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Center for New Data retweeted
.@Center4NewData is collecting voter wait time data from smart phones to analyze disparities at polling places. It plans to share this info with voting rights organizations in the 2022 midterm elections to make voting more accessible. Learn more. fastcompany.com/90754430/thi…
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Center for New Data retweeted
Voting rights are under attack. @Center4NewData is stepping in using #bigdata. Don't miss this hot-off-the-press feature of the #FFWDAccelerator22 tech nonprofit in @FastCompany 👀⤵️ fastcompany.com/90754430/thi…
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Center for New Data retweeted
Democracy is in trouble. @Center4NewData believes big data can help. Co-founders @_SteveDavenport & @danielwein are building data-driven tools that combat voter suppression and protect democracy. Meet this #FFWDAccelerator22 tech nonprofit ➡️ newdata.org/
Center for New Data retweeted
#GoogleOrg is proud to support the growth of 9 innovative nonprofits through @FfwdOrg's #FFWDAccelerator22 program. These tech innovators are building #TechForGood solutions for education, racial justice, workforce development & more. Learn more: goo.gle/3DKdsAx
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Center for New Data retweeted
WE'VE GOT NEWS...Introducing the 2022 Fast Forward Accelerator Cohort! 🎉 These (super) inspiring social entrepreneurs are building tech for economic empowerment, democracy & more. We can't wait for you to meet them & their solutions ⤵️ #FFWDAccelerator22 bit.ly/ffwd2022
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Center for New Data retweeted
s22, we 💘 you! We've been waiting to introduce you to the inspiring social entrepreneurs in the #FFWDAccelerator22. From the US, to the UK, to India, to Ghana, they're building solutions poised to drive impact at scale. MEET THEM ➡️ ffwd.org/blog/announcements/…
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Center for New Data retweeted
Check out these COI suggested using cell phone data:
CND’s Observing Democracy program has launched the first tool to objectively measure & analyze Communities of Interest for redistricting. You can now explore COIs 🗺 for a dozen states (+ counting) on @davesredist! Learn more via @ElectionLawBlog: electionlawblog.org/?p=12615…
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CND’s Observing Democracy program has launched the first tool to objectively measure & analyze Communities of Interest for redistricting. You can now explore COIs 🗺 for a dozen states (+ counting) on @davesredist! Learn more via @ElectionLawBlog: electionlawblog.org/?p=12615…
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The appeal of this method is that it produces statewide maps of COIs based on objective data. Respect for COIs can then be analyzed just like respect for city/county boundaries. The big question is whether geospatial mobility data is a good enough proxy for people's communities.
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We’re honored to be partnering with @RANDCorporation and HBCUs on #HackingEquity.
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