# Brigade Congress 2022

**URL:** https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/c/bc2022/88.md?page=1

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## [Broadband Activities](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/broadband-activities/1569)

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**Author:** [@MCNorris](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/MCNorris)\
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Here is some info about the Broadband stuff this afternoon 2-3pm CT: Broadband Equity Panel (register here for zoom link) 3-6pm CT: Collective Action Instructions for virtual activity (note: interfaces will not be o…

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## [Brigade Congress 2022 Swag!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-congress-2022-swag/1568)

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**Author:** [@MCNorris](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/MCNorris)\
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Brigade Congress 2022 Swag !! As a show of appreciation, all virtual attendees are encouraged to fill out the form in the link below to receive your BC Swag. Supplies are limited, so act now!!

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## [CourtBot Group Update - UnConf Session #3](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/courtbot-group-update-unconf-session-3/1566)

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**Author:** [@nFlourish](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/nFlourish)\
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**Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/courtbot-group-update-unconf-session-3/1566 "2022-10-15T18:00:02Z")

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It would be good to hear updates from brigades that have implemented CourtBot already, even if it is now offline… and to hear from current CourtBot implementors. This would not be a “how-to” for those who have not implem…

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## [City Museum Excursion Meetup](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/city-museum-excursion-meetup/1567)

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**Author:** [@kryskreative](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/kryskreative)\
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**Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/city-museum-excursion-meetup/1567 "2022-10-15T17:08:33Z")

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Your guide: Mohith Rao of OpenSTL Join Code for America peers for a social outing to St. Louis’ City Museum. The “weirdly wonderful” museum is an architectural playground featuring tunnels, caves, slides, and rides for…

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## [Virtual attendance with Gathertown](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/virtual-attendance-with-gathertown/1556)

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**Author:** [@Michelle\_B](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Michelle_B)\
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**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/virtual-attendance-with-gathertown/1556 "2022-10-14T17:45:41Z")

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:construction: WIP :construction: Join You can join the virtual Gathertown space at Gather. Get help To get help, look at the participant list and find names with “CfA” or “Help” next to them. You can message them or g…

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## [README: General Network Program & Brigade MOU Changes](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/readme-general-network-program-brigade-mou-changes/1517)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
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**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 10:53pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/readme-general-network-program-brigade-mou-changes/1517 "2022-09-30T22:53:34Z")

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We are introducing a list of programmatic changes, some of which are changes to implement our new vision for the Network, while others seek to strengthen and clarify our processes within the Network and the Brigade Progr…

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## [Brigade Congress 2022 Oct. 14th Recap](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-congress-2022-oct-14th-recap/1564)

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**Author:** [@MCNorris](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/MCNorris)\
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**Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 3:08am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/brigade-congress-2022-oct-14th-recap/1564 "2022-10-15T03:08:31Z")

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Thank you to everyone who participated today In-Person and Virtually! Many thanks to those of you who hosted a session as well. We had a few zoom issues starting out but got on track rather quickly. We appreciate every…

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## [2022 Impact Sprints](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/2022-impact-sprints/1559)

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**Author:** [@Micah](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Micah)\
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**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/2022-impact-sprints/1559 "2022-10-14T21:27:33Z")

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Join us for this discussion in Gather Town! We’re meeting at the Public Library! North of the arch, left of the city green.

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## [Prototyping RADAR, a community data help desk for New York City \[Brigade Congress 2022\]](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/prototyping-radar-a-community-data-help-desk-for-new-york-city-brigade-congress-2022/1497)

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**Author:** [@jillzey](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jillzey)\
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**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 5:22pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/prototyping-radar-a-community-data-help-desk-for-new-york-city-brigade-congress-2022/1497 "2022-10-14T17:22:25Z")

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Prototyping RADAR, a community data help desk for New York City Presented by: Zhi Keng He Date/Time: Friday, October 14, 2022 at 3:00pm-4:15pm CT :arrow\_right: Register for the Zoom Session Location: Both In-person a…

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## [Network Organizing Branches and Communities of Practice \[Brigade Congress 2022\]](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/network-organizing-branches-and-communities-of-practice-brigade-congress-2022/1496)

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**Author:** [@jillzey](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jillzey)\
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**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/network-organizing-branches-and-communities-of-practice-brigade-congress-2022/1496 "2022-10-14T17:19:18Z")

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This is the place to find notes, slides, and discussions about this session at Brigade Congress 2022: Network Organizing Branches & Communities of Practice Presented by: Sung Kim, Associate Director, Communities of Prac…

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## [Digital Equity & Inclusion Panel \[Brigade Congress 2022\]](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/digital-equity-inclusion-panel-brigade-congress-2022/1554)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
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**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 3:51pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/digital-equity-inclusion-panel-brigade-congress-2022/1554 "2022-10-14T15:51:42Z")

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This is the place to find notes, slides, and discussions about this session at Brigade Congress 2022: Session: Digital Equity & Inclusion Panel Date/Time: Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 2:00pm-3:00pm CT :arrow\_right: R…

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## [Practices, A Working Session \[Brigade Congress 2022\]](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/practices-a-working-session-brigade-congress-2022/1502)

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**Author:** [@jillzey](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jillzey)\
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**Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 9:48pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/practices-a-working-session-brigade-congress-2022/1502 "2022-09-24T21:48:22Z")

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This is the place to find notes, slides, and discussions about this session at Brigade Congress 2022. Practices, A Working Session Presented by: Sung Kim, Associate Director, Communities of Practice, Code for America D…

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## [Case Studies - Learnings from state partnerships in integrated benefits and record clearance \[Brigade Congress 2022\]](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/case-studies-learnings-from-state-partnerships-in-integrated-benefits-and-record-clearance-brigade-congress-2022/1505)

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**Author:** [@jillzey](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jillzey)\
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**Last updated:** [September 24, 2022, 10:02pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/case-studies-learnings-from-state-partnerships-in-integrated-benefits-and-record-clearance-brigade-congress-2022/1505 "2022-09-24T22:02:58Z")

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This is the place to find notes, slides, and discussions about this session at Brigade Congress 2022. Case Studies - Learnings from state partnerships in integrated benefits and record clearance Presented by: Sree Prasa…

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## [Project Branch Charter: comments and discussion on draft](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/project-branch-charter-comments-and-discussion-on-draft/1540)

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**Author:** [@Micah](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Micah)\
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**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/project-branch-charter-comments-and-discussion-on-draft/1540 "2022-10-11T15:18:32Z")

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Draft Version 0.2 (October 2022) This Discourse page is the best place to share comments and discussion about the Charter. :information\_source: Please Read the README first to get oriented to the themes and purposes …

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## [Project Branch Charter: start here!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/project-branch-charter-start-here/1531)

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**Author:** [@Micah](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Micah)\
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**Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/project-branch-charter-start-here/1531 "2022-10-05T16:53:18Z")

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The Network Projects Branch :ballot\_box: Now accepting Working Group Nominations! Look over the Project Branch Working Groups and nominate yourself or a friend in the comments section of the Projects Branch Nominations …

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## [Book Signing: The Victory of Greenwood by Carlos Moreno](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/book-signing-the-victory-of-greenwood-by-carlos-moreno/1536)

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**Author:** [@jillzey](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jillzey)\
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**Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 5:42pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/book-signing-the-victory-of-greenwood-by-carlos-moreno/1536 "2022-10-07T17:42:27Z")

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Get Your Copy of The Victory of Greenwood Carlos (of Code for Tulsa) will be at Brigade Congress 2022 signing his book The Victory of Greenwood. You can get your own FREE copy by submitting a Gratitude Note for our 2022…

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## [The Use of “Code for”](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/the-use-of-code-for/1528)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
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**Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/the-use-of-code-for/1528 "2022-10-04T23:58:22Z")

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As a result of Code for America’s presence in the last 12 years and its success, Code for America (CfA) has developed strong rights and reputation in its CODE FOR AMERICA marks. CfA maintains trademark registrations for …

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## [Update on this year’s National Day of Civic Hacking](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/update-on-this-year-s-national-day-of-civic-hacking/1458)

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**Author:** [@bentrevino](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/bentrevino)\
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**Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 5:30am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/update-on-this-year-s-national-day-of-civic-hacking/1458 "2022-08-17T05:30:14Z")

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Aloha Code for America Network! A few of you have been asking about plans for National Day of Civic Hacking 2022. We wanted to let you know that collective action will look a bit different this year. Instead of a separa…

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## [Human-Centered Technology Branch Nominations](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/human-centered-technology-branch-nominations/1515)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
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**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 7:05pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/human-centered-technology-branch-nominations/1515 "2022-09-30T19:05:33Z")

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About Technical skill sharing and development across Code for America’s 8 disciplines of Human Centered Technology How to Nominate :ballot\_box\_with\_ballot: Leave a comment with the nominated person’s name and email. You…

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## [DEI Leadership Committee Nominations](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dei-leadership-committee-nominations/1525)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
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**Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 11:40pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/dei-leadership-committee-nominations/1525 "2022-10-04T23:40:45Z")

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About Housed under the Collective Leadership Branch, this key working group will set DEI goals and develop DEI support for the Branches and the Network-at-large, as well as steward the Network’s overarching outcome goals…

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## [Collective Leadership Branch Nominations](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/collective-leadership-branch-nominations/1512)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
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**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/collective-leadership-branch-nominations/1512 "2022-09-30T18:55:43Z")

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About Responsible for the administration of the full Network community How to Nominate :ballot\_box\_with\_ballot: Leave a comment with the nominated person’s name and email. You can nominate yourself or a friend! …

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## [Branches & CoPractices](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/branches-copractices/1518)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
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**Last updated:** [September 30, 2022, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/branches-copractices/1518 "2022-09-30T23:09:00Z")

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Go here to navigate to the Branches & CoPractices participatory action area to participate in Branch working group nominations and give feedback on the Branches, Branch Charters, and CoPractices. The Network Organizin…

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## [Impact Partners Branch Nominations](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/impact-partners-branch-nominations/1513)

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**Author:** [@Mari](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/Mari)\
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About A space for community partners to support each other and explore opportunities to expand their impact through civic tech and the Network How to Nominate :ballot\_box\_with\_ballot: Leave a comment with the nominated …

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## [Collective Action - Broadband Action Track: Details and Updates](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/collective-action-broadband-action-track-details-and-updates/1491)

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**Author:** [@mmazanec22](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/mmazanec22)\
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**Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/collective-action-broadband-action-track-details-and-updates/1491 "2022-09-21T22:09:27Z")

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Problem Since the Emergency Broadband Benefit and subsequently the Affordable Connectivity Program’s launch in April 2021, 40% of eligible households have adopted the benefit. The benefit has reached 13 out of 30 million…

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## [Health & Safety Policy](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/health-safety-policy/1479)

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**Author:** [@jillzey](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/jillzey)\
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**Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/health-safety-policy/1479 "2022-09-01T04:00:00Z")

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Brigade Congress 2022 Health & Safety Protocols for Website The health of all Brigade Congress 2022 attendees and staff is our priority as the COVID-19 global pandemic continues. All Code for America staff, vendors, and …

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## [Save the Date & Announcements: Brigade Congress 2022!](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/save-the-date-announcements-brigade-congress-2022/1365)

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**Author:** [@elb](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/u/elb)\
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**Last updated:** [August 4, 2022, 6:23am UTC](https://discourse.codeforamerica.org/t/save-the-date-announcements-brigade-congress-2022/1365 "2022-08-04T06:23:45Z")

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Hello everyone! As some of us are together for Code for America Summit this week, we’d like to take a moment to announce a few exciting details of our next big convening. Drumroll please… October 14-16th in St Louis W…

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