Hays
@hayswitt.bsky.social
"It's time make technology that connects us where our feet are" says Katie-beth, one of six community stewards that the Roundabout team and I are working with as we build new tech for communities, with communities!
In communities across the country, we’re hearing from everyday people that they are hungry for a new way to connect with neighbors online.
Our team at New_ Public, a nonprofit focused on building digital public spaces, is creating Roundabout, a new social app and website, now in closed beta.
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Our team at New_ Public, a nonprofit focused on building digital public spaces, is creating Roundabout, a new social app and website, now in closed beta.
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👋 Introducing Roundabout: built for neighbors, with neighbors
New_ Public’s app for local communities enters closed beta in five pilot communities
newpublic.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:51 AM
"It's time make technology that connects us where our feet are" says Katie-beth, one of six community stewards that the Roundabout team and I are working with as we build new tech for communities, with communities!
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“WE MAKE, THEY TAKE”
From @moreperfectunion.bsky.social — 50 billboards across 8 states are driving home the message that working Americans (teachers, nurses, etc) keep 🇺🇸 running, but billionaires keep taking more & more.
Share if you agree.
More: perfectunion.us/wemaketheyta...
From @moreperfectunion.bsky.social — 50 billboards across 8 states are driving home the message that working Americans (teachers, nurses, etc) keep 🇺🇸 running, but billionaires keep taking more & more.
Share if you agree.
More: perfectunion.us/wemaketheyta...
September 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
“WE MAKE, THEY TAKE”
From @moreperfectunion.bsky.social — 50 billboards across 8 states are driving home the message that working Americans (teachers, nurses, etc) keep 🇺🇸 running, but billionaires keep taking more & more.
Share if you agree.
More: perfectunion.us/wemaketheyta...
From @moreperfectunion.bsky.social — 50 billboards across 8 states are driving home the message that working Americans (teachers, nurses, etc) keep 🇺🇸 running, but billionaires keep taking more & more.
Share if you agree.
More: perfectunion.us/wemaketheyta...
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new insane tech job listing just dropped
February 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
new insane tech job listing just dropped
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"As they try to understand why they’re losing the support of the multiracial working class—and formulate a plan to win such voters back—Democrats might start by focusing on what they can do to connect with and help the self-employed."
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Champion the Self-Employed
Gig workers, contractors, and micro business owners are America’s fastest-growing workforce. Both parties have ignored their plight. Democrats need to offer them portable benefits and protections from...
washingtonmonthly.com
January 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"As they try to understand why they’re losing the support of the multiracial working class—and formulate a plan to win such voters back—Democrats might start by focusing on what they can do to connect with and help the self-employed."
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/01/05/c...
washingtonmonthly.com/2025/01/05/c...
"How is it possible that a swim club 800 miles away manages to be more compelling than a group meeting half a mile from my door? Or a venture-funded peer group appears to have more clout than [AA] that’s existed for 89 years?" Thought provoking, and super fun writing! H/T @newpublic.substack.com
What We Lose When Optimizing Community
Shoppy shop-ifying your social life
grouphug.substack.com
November 19, 2024 at 4:01 AM
"How is it possible that a swim club 800 miles away manages to be more compelling than a group meeting half a mile from my door? Or a venture-funded peer group appears to have more clout than [AA] that’s existed for 89 years?" Thought provoking, and super fun writing! H/T @newpublic.substack.com