Data Defense: How to Use Key Tools to Advocate for Accessible Public Data

Part of our Data for Democracy series

The federal data system has undergone significant changes this past year, impacting everything from national policy to specific issue areas.

But how can Connecticut data users track these shifts and ensure the data we rely on remains accurate and accessible?

During this webinar, we learn how to leverage two powerful tools for data advocacy: Data Index, a tracker for monitoring data availability and system changes, and Essential Data, which showcases real-world stories of how federal data helps people.

Former U.S. Chief Data Scientist, Denise Ross, policy strategist Meghan Maury, and data scientist Melanie Klein share how we can use these resources to fight for high-quality, accessible public data right here in Connecticut.

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