Why civ.works?
Why civ.works?
We are building an ad-free, subscriber-supported (think Netflix for Democracy!) civic social network, built for civic action and education. We will carefully use AI for preemptive content moderation and to help facilitate respectful, fact-based discussions about improving the quality and dignity of life for all. We will partner with trusted third-parties for fact-checking and analysis of news and information as a way to combat propaganda. And we will never sell or share our subscriber data as other platforms do.
Because civ.works is the product, not you.
“It is a great pleasure to welcome civ.works. It’s a wonderful idea, with great promise to provide a platform for meaningful civic action without the severely distorting interference of concentrated power, private or state. Civ.works is insulated from the forces that have been so destructive of functioning democracy and is readily available for the kinds of constructive use that are so badly needed today.”
– Noam Chomsky
Civic Works: A Trusted Global Network
Democracy thrives on an educated, informed, and engaged society. civ.works is a civic social network designed to strengthen this foundation using technology to connect people, share news, and foster respectful dialogue.
Unlike major platforms that sell your data to advertisers, we are committed to being ad-free, using small subscriptions to fund secure cloud operations and support staff. Your privacy is a priority – we will never sell or share your data.
A New Social Networking Model
- Global & Local Focus: civ.works will operate regionally, ensuring local languages, news, and civic actions are prioritized.
- Engagement & Debate: Create spaces for casual sharing and serious discussions, where verified users can collaborate across differences.
- Combat Disinformation: With trusted partners, we’ll ensure accurate news and fact-based information.
- Support Journalism & Research: Revenue-sharing agreements will help sustain independent journalism and academic inquiry.
- Civic Action: Access tailored opportunities for civic engagement based on your location and interests.
- Cross-Platform Integration: civ.works will enable users to easily share across platforms while maintaining privacy.
A two minute civ.works explainer video (thank you Ana-Maria Anghel!)
Why are we building civ.works? – 4 minute explainer video)
Our PSA (Thank you Jim Prues and Ed Peselman).