Chris Kuang
@chriskuang.com
Empowering the next generation of civic technologists @ U.S. Digital Corps. Boston sports, good reads, and more. Views mine.
Breaking into civic tech guide: chriskuang.com/civictech
Breaking into civic tech guide: chriskuang.com/civictech
Incredible piece from @petridishes.bsky.social with her usual humor but a lot of deepr resonance about the role of government in our society, and why ham-handed cuts are so damaging:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
I Tried to Be the Government. It Did Not Go Well.
My five-month quest to monitor the weather, track inflation, and inspect milk for harmful microorganisms
www.theatlantic.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Incredible piece from @petridishes.bsky.social with her usual humor but a lot of deepr resonance about the role of government in our society, and why ham-handed cuts are so damaging:
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
As someone that does a lot of federal hiring, @laurajedeed.bsky.social's story... wow.
"But if they missed the fact that I was an anti-ICE journalist who didn’t fill out her paperwork, what else might they be missing?"
slate.com/news-and-pol...
"But if they missed the fact that I was an anti-ICE journalist who didn’t fill out her paperwork, what else might they be missing?"
slate.com/news-and-pol...
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM
As someone that does a lot of federal hiring, @laurajedeed.bsky.social's story... wow.
"But if they missed the fact that I was an anti-ICE journalist who didn’t fill out her paperwork, what else might they be missing?"
slate.com/news-and-pol...
"But if they missed the fact that I was an anti-ICE journalist who didn’t fill out her paperwork, what else might they be missing?"
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Food for thought: edankrolewicz.substack.com/p/buried-tal...
Buried Talents
How Elites betray their own potential
edankrolewicz.substack.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Food for thought: edankrolewicz.substack.com/p/buried-tal...
There is a straight line from the impunity with which the administration was able to steamroll the civil service and the independent agencies that oversee it (MSPB, OSC) to this week's news about the Fed.
January 13, 2026 at 2:25 AM
There is a straight line from the impunity with which the administration was able to steamroll the civil service and the independent agencies that oversee it (MSPB, OSC) to this week's news about the Fed.
The Atlantic piece led me down a rabbithole to @michael-feinberg.bsky.social's longer reflection on his resignation from the FBI. We as a nation are worse off, and it's not even close.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/good...
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/good...
Goodbye to All That
My resignation from the FBI.
www.lawfaremedia.org
January 13, 2026 at 2:25 AM
The Atlantic piece led me down a rabbithole to @michael-feinberg.bsky.social's longer reflection on his resignation from the FBI. We as a nation are worse off, and it's not even close.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/good...
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/good...
"Government, too, is part of a delicate American ecosystem—as it erodes, crises that lay bare its indispensability will multiply." Beyond what's already broken, and the lives already lost due to USAID's dismantling, there unfortunately will be more consequences.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
The Purged
Donald Trump’s destruction of the civil service is a tragedy not just for the roughly 300,000 workers who have been discarded, but for an entire nation.
www.theatlantic.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:25 AM
"Government, too, is part of a delicate American ecosystem—as it erodes, crises that lay bare its indispensability will multiply." Beyond what's already broken, and the lives already lost due to USAID's dismantling, there unfortunately will be more consequences.
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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@congressfellows.bsky.social is welcoming our 2026 cohort of Congressional Innovation Fellows! 🎉
This year, 16 Fellows will join congressional offices to advise on a range of tech issues—shaping federal policies that serve the American people. 💫
Follow along to meet them! ➡️
This year, 16 Fellows will join congressional offices to advise on a range of tech issues—shaping federal policies that serve the American people. 💫
Follow along to meet them! ➡️
January 8, 2026 at 11:46 PM
@congressfellows.bsky.social is welcoming our 2026 cohort of Congressional Innovation Fellows! 🎉
This year, 16 Fellows will join congressional offices to advise on a range of tech issues—shaping federal policies that serve the American people. 💫
Follow along to meet them! ➡️
This year, 16 Fellows will join congressional offices to advise on a range of tech issues—shaping federal policies that serve the American people. 💫
Follow along to meet them! ➡️
A true leader
For those who watched the NBC on-field interview of Drake Maye, Hunter Henry and K’Lavon Chaisson, the reason that Mike Onwenu, Garrett Bradbury and Morgan Moses were there was due to Maye’s request.
Wanted entire OL there, but Will Campbell/Jared Wilson had departed quickly.
Wanted entire OL there, but Will Campbell/Jared Wilson had departed quickly.
January 12, 2026 at 5:40 AM
A true leader
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The U.S. Supreme Court playing cute Unitary Executive Theory games owns this boondoggle. We Admin Nerds noted to everyone: Article I and the Necessary and Proper Clause make it 100% clear that Congress can design flexible, institutional agencies that preserve agency independence.
Tillis is spot on. The Senate can't confirm a Trump toady to succeed Powell at the Fed. The rest of the game is now out in the open, and it doesn't end well.
January 12, 2026 at 2:38 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court playing cute Unitary Executive Theory games owns this boondoggle. We Admin Nerds noted to everyone: Article I and the Necessary and Proper Clause make it 100% clear that Congress can design flexible, institutional agencies that preserve agency independence.
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Some countries that have prosecuted or threatened to prosecute central bankers for the purpose of political intimidation or punishment for monetary policy decisions: Argentina, Russia, Turkey, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.
January 12, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Some countries that have prosecuted or threatened to prosecute central bankers for the purpose of political intimidation or punishment for monetary policy decisions: Argentina, Russia, Turkey, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.
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Hard to overstate what a remarkable statement this is from a Republican senator — even a retiring one — accusing thte Trump White House of weaponizing DOJ to control the Fed:
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
January 12, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Hard to overstate what a remarkable statement this is from a Republican senator — even a retiring one — accusing thte Trump White House of weaponizing DOJ to control the Fed:
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
"It is now the independence and credibility of the Department of Justice that are in question."
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BREAKING: Fed Chairman Powell says the Fed got a grand jury subpoena on Friday.
Of his testimony about Fed renovations, Powell says, “Those are pretexts,” saying this is about the Fed not doing what Trump wants.
Of his testimony about Fed renovations, Powell says, “Those are pretexts,” saying this is about the Fed not doing what Trump wants.
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:52 AM
BREAKING: Fed Chairman Powell says the Fed got a grand jury subpoena on Friday.
Of his testimony about Fed renovations, Powell says, “Those are pretexts,” saying this is about the Fed not doing what Trump wants.
Of his testimony about Fed renovations, Powell says, “Those are pretexts,” saying this is about the Fed not doing what Trump wants.
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Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
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Playoff football back in Foxboro.
We've missed you.
We've missed you.
January 12, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Playoff football back in Foxboro.
We've missed you.
We've missed you.
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Old post, I know, but useful for new folks on Bluesky the official app of sports.
Looks like some new folks are here....welcome! This is my starter pack of NFL follows (I add to it all the time, so even if you subscribe, re-sub):
go.bsky.app/8RH6KbH
And here's a list if you'd rather just make a feed:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
go.bsky.app/8RH6KbH
And here's a list if you'd rather just make a feed:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
January 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Old post, I know, but useful for new folks on Bluesky the official app of sports.
Dyslexia and the Reading Wars www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Dyslexia and the Reading Wars
Proven methods for teaching the readers who struggle most have been known for decades. Why do we often fail to use them?
www.newyorker.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Dyslexia and the Reading Wars www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
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man. small thing but I hated that first down play call ... give Derrick Henry a chance to get closer
January 5, 2026 at 4:35 AM
man. small thing but I hated that first down play call ... give Derrick Henry a chance to get closer
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MVP
MVP
MVP
MVP
MVP
Indeed, the MVP campaign is over.
Maye ends his regular season going 354-for-492 (72%) for 4,394 yards with 31 TDs and 8 INTs.
Maye ends his regular season going 354-for-492 (72%) for 4,394 yards with 31 TDs and 8 INTs.
This should be it for Drake Maye: the Patriots are up 38-10 after a TreVeyon Henderson touchdown run.
January 4, 2026 at 11:52 PM
MVP
MVP
MVP
MVP
MVP
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Criminals fleeing New York as Mamdani takes charge
Some news — George Santos has fled NYC due to Zohran Mamdani.
January 2, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Criminals fleeing New York as Mamdani takes charge
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This is crazy man. Bluesky is the only place I “promote” my newsletter or post my stories.
I’ve also never done a public sale before because I hate promo. As a woman in sports I also have to fight the understandable survival instinct to make myself small every day.
this is v v humbling!
I’ve also never done a public sale before because I hate promo. As a woman in sports I also have to fight the understandable survival instinct to make myself small every day.
this is v v humbling!
January 2, 2026 at 4:24 PM
This is crazy man. Bluesky is the only place I “promote” my newsletter or post my stories.
I’ve also never done a public sale before because I hate promo. As a woman in sports I also have to fight the understandable survival instinct to make myself small every day.
this is v v humbling!
I’ve also never done a public sale before because I hate promo. As a woman in sports I also have to fight the understandable survival instinct to make myself small every day.
this is v v humbling!
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oh hallo it is me again - anyone need a year-end tax deductible donation? want to support the people who make government tech better? please see below!
hi friends, I’m so thrilled @publicgood.tech is on BlueSky! I've been a board member since 2021 & I care deeply about this org: the only one dedicated to supporting the people who do the very hard work of civic tech
Heads-up: I’m asking for donations give.socialgoodfund.org/t4pg-fund?re...
Heads-up: I’m asking for donations give.socialgoodfund.org/t4pg-fund?re...
December 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
oh hallo it is me again - anyone need a year-end tax deductible donation? want to support the people who make government tech better? please see below!
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This is called "freedom" and it's pissing off the new Commissars who believe that artists must perform at the State's command
Issa Rae has canceled her sold out performance at the Kennedy Center. Pulitzer Prize winner Rhiannon Giddens, Peter Wolf, Low Cut Connie, and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., have also canceled. Lin-Manuel Miranda has canceled the entire Kennedy Center run of Hamilton.
December 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This is called "freedom" and it's pissing off the new Commissars who believe that artists must perform at the State's command
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Enjoying seeing people write little unofficial bots on isitchristmas.com during its interactive season. :)
December 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Enjoying seeing people write little unofficial bots on isitchristmas.com during its interactive season. :)
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Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
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Congestion pricing happens when policy designers are influenced by economics. Pigou FTW.
bsky.app/profile/samd...
bsky.app/profile/samd...
this is incredible stuff. most state DOTs would spend tens of billions on highway expansions to try and see numbers like this (that wouldn’t even pan out anyway thanks to induced demand lol)
January 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Congestion pricing happens when policy designers are influenced by economics. Pigou FTW.
bsky.app/profile/samd...
bsky.app/profile/samd...