Rick Dietz

technologist, farmer, entrepreneur, politician, putterer, beekeeper, brewer, serious-minded fellow, downsized superhero

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

The City of Bloomington has been recognized by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) as a 2024 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer.

https://t.co/FyIGjQIb0K

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

Hiring: City of Bloomington Digital Equity Specialist position closes Jan 14. https://t.co/47kowkuWcj

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

I'm happy to share that the @citybloomington 2024 Digital Equity Grant awards have been announced. I'm exciting about our continuing progress in Bloomington and our partnerships with local nonprofits to make a difference! https://t.co/2JYWVRnOIm

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

Get out there and vote (if you haven't yet). Indiana polls are open 6am to 6pm.

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

It's hard to imagine Trump getting anything more than a dead bear bounce out of an RFK Jr. endorsement.

https://t.co/WXA6Kbgfa7

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

We have a great position leading our efforts to bridge the digital divide. Please share with anyone who might be a good fit. This is not a technical position; experience in community organizing, grants, social work, nonprofits are welcome. #digitalequity #digitalinclusion

[Bloomington ITS @bloomington_its]

Digital Equity Specialist Job Opening until Aug. 22, 2024. Learn more & apply: https://t.co/vDLAGZ9Ofw

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

Looking to make a difference and work at the intersection of IT and public service? This position might be a good one for you!

[Bloomington ITS @bloomington_its]

Digital Equity Specialist Job Opening until Aug. 22, 2024. Learn more & apply: https://t.co/vDLAGZ9Ofw

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

@SenatorDurbin You have the authority to hold hearings and issue subpoenas. Neither you nor the Chief Justice are using the authority you have to address SCOTUS corruption. I understand why Justice Roberts is shirking accountability. I’m befuddled why you are abetting it through inaction.

[Public Knowledge @publicknowledge]

The #ACP is scheduled to run out of funding today, May 31st. Contact your Congressional representative today and demand that they pass the funding bill to continue providing affordable internet access to struggling American families!
https://t.co/cS6mXEx2zP

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

The @citybloomington is supporting the Monroe County Broadband Challenge. There are billions in federal resources at stake there are 2 weeks left to report on your broadband speeds. Anyone living in Monroe County can participate. Thanks! https://t.co/wcmpvRA2ak

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

Stoke Space completes milestone test in quest to build a fully reusable rocket https://t.co/fBnGrHK5u6 via @techcrunch

[Bloomington ITS @bloomington_its]

Nice to see @citybloomington recognized in @govtechnews yesterday for our 2023 #DigitalEquity Grants. And there so much more to be done!
https://t.co/wajnFDAojL

[Bloomington ITS @bloomington_its]

We’ve just rolled out public Wi-Fi in Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park and Crestmont Park. https://t.co/d1HLEbU5ig

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

Bloomington digital equity efforts expand with a new cohort of digital equity grants recipients. Congrats to all of these local not for profits!

[Bloomington ITS @bloomington_its]

We’re pleased to announce the recipients of Bloomington’s 2023 Digital Equity Grants. Congratulations to our nonprofit partners and thanks for all you do for our community!
https://t.co/j09AZUNGuC

[Gregory Travis @greg_travis]

This is a remarkable graph

I long ago stopped paying attention to case counts as a reliable measure of anything given the collapse of surveillance

But this juxtaposition of wastewater levels to case counts vividly displays just how determined we have been to stop looking

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

@JPWeiland @JPWeiland Many Midwest schools start the first week of August.

[McSweeney's @mcsweeneys]

"It’s easy to assume that I don’t know who Fugazi is. It’s okay, insult me—you can barely grow beards. Here’s the thing, though: I know who Fugazi is. And you will never grow beards because of the xenoestrogens in your plastic water bottles."
https://t.co/VlvgCUqmct

[Rick Dietz @rickdietz]

Incredible graph of excess mortality in children (in Canada). Look at the impact of societal protective measures in 2020 versus 2021 and beyond. @greg_travis

[fooler initiative @metroadlib]

I LITERALLY stopped working on my memo so I could read this indictment.

I am on page 24 and JESUS LUPITA NYONG'O CHRIST.

HOW this man still has the capacity to shock me after everything that's happened, i'll never know.

but I am sitting here *STUNNED*.

[ocnj @ocnj3]

@RichardWWard1 @KathrynPaisner @greg_travis @pmberkeley @be335651783 Same energy.