Fight for the Future

Digital rights are human rights. There's hardly anything as important as ensuring that our shared future has freedom of expression and creativity at its core.

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2023-06-12 23:03:52

We need better tech for bodily autonomy. At #DwebCamp2023, we'll be hosting sessions with abortion & gender affirming care orgs from across the US.
Join us to learn more about building tech for this very important front line activism: https://www.endabortionsurveillance.com/dweb/

2023-05-18 16:50:03

We applaud 🐦FTC for issuing this policy statement to help address the harms of facial recognition & other biometric surveillance tech, & call on the agency to act to protect consumers from the dangers of facial recognition in stores, restaurants, venues, & other public places.
QT FTC: FTC warns about misuses of biometric information and harm to consumers. Agency issues policy statement addressing emerging technologies that might harm… https://twitter.com/twitter/status/1659238222847721472

2023-05-18 16:40:03

Montana has passed a full ban on TikTok in the state. Not only is it entirely unenforceable, a ban solves none of the privacy concerns presented by TikTok. When are we going to get actual privacy legislation instead of political posturing about China? https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/17/tech/montana-governor-tiktok/index.html

2023-05-16 23:00:03

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The 🐦CFPB could step in and stop this with new rules to protect users. That's why they are asking users to share their experiences with these companies, including when they attempt to remove, correct, or regain control of their data.

2023-05-11 17:00:07

Love to see it: EU moving forward a ban on invasive surveillance - including facial recognition tech!
QT edri: 🥳 Today, 🐦EP_SingleMarket 🐦EP_Justice committees voted to put people first in the #AIAct!
MEPs sided with civil society to BAN discriminatory #surveillance🚫
🚨 Concerns remain about the definition of high risk AI & use of AI in migration.
Statement⤵️ https://edri.org/our-work/eu-parliament-committee-vote-strong-message-protecting-fundamental-rights-from-ai-systems/

2023-05-11 16:50:03

Everyone should have safe places to communicate online, & this half-assed approach isn't going to cut it. End-to-end encryption must be the default, & not just accessible to people who can pay for it. 🐦Twitter needs to take this seriously and #MakeDMsSafe
https://www.wired.com/story/twitter-encrypted-dm-signal-whatsapp/

2023-05-10 17:50:03

Data brokers are constantly tracking, collecting, and selling our personal information to the highest bidder. We have the chance now to stop them from continuing this. Write to the CFPB to let them know how this impacts you http://www.stopdatabrokers.org

2023-05-10 15:50:07

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We’ve been calling for Twitter (+ Meta, Apple, Google, Slack, and Discord) to end-to-end encrypt DMs through our Make DMs Safe campaign. Dozens of rights-focused organizations have signed onto this campaign, & we’ve seen real progress in the last year. https://www.makedmssafe.com/
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2023-05-10 15:50:06

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We do want to caution against any narrative that defaults to "Musk = bad so this must be bad too," or the misguided statements suggesting that end-to-end encryption will make Twitter less-safe. Done right, end-to-end encryption makes people more safe.
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2023-05-10 15:50:05

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Independent experts should review the tech to ensure it’s well-built, and we absolutely need to ask tough questions about the implementation, the transparency of the code, and about ensuring users can trust this.
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2023-05-09 16:50:10

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The lack of data privacy protections disproportionately hurts those most impacted by systemic and historical oppression – including Black people and people of color, working-class folks, and LGBTQ+ people.
http://HeyGoogle.info

2023-05-04 19:40:10

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Personal communications are being used more and more to criminalize abortion seekers and providers. Slack is an absolutely vital communication tool for millions, but so far it hasn’t been the focus of calls for safer messaging. We’re changing that. #AbortionRights

2023-05-04 19:40:09

We are escalating our recently-launched #MakeDMsSafe campaign with a series of online ads, sidewalk decals, and billboards targeted at 🐦SlackHQ executives/employees and the general public, demanding end-to-end #encryption for Slack messages.
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2023-05-04 18:40:03

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We've stopped this bill before, and we can do it again. Take action and tell Congress: #NoEarnItAct! https://www.noearnitact.org/

2023-05-04 18:40:03

The dangerous, anti-encryption #EarnItAct passed out of committee this morning. We know this bill—it's back from the dead to restrict the internet and make everyone less safe online. Thanks to 🐦SenAlexPadilla for entering a letter from 133 human rights orgs into the record

2023-05-04 18:40:03

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The #EarnItAct threatens encrypted tools like Signal, WhatsApp, and others that protect people's safety and privacy. You can read the letter from human rights groups here: https://cdt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/May-2023-EARN-IT-Act-opposition-letter-FINAL.pdf

2023-05-04 14:40:04

please read this
QT JoeBeOne: "Encryption Keeps Kids Safe Online" by 🐦sebaschonfeld 🐦ndunleavy at 🐦internetsociety https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2023/05/encryption-keeps-kids-safe-online/

2023-05-03 18:20:12

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Every single New Yorker who cares about the safety and privacy of our communities should immediately call their representatives on the City Council asking them to support this legislation.
Bill 1: https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6166886&GUID=15909624-31F4-43F2-A7FB-B3DECAE9273D&Options=&Search=
Bill 2: https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6166887&GUID=F171CD59-3CB3-4C33-B701-C801E9C0A71C&Options=&Search=

2023-05-03 17:50:03

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Our asks are simple:
▪️ Do NOT undermine encryption via overreaching legislative initiatives
▪️ Do NOT block or throttle technologies providing secure, encrypted services
▪️ Revisit bills, laws, policies that legitimize undermining encryption or block access to encrypted tools

2023-05-03 17:50:03

📻📺🗞️Today, on World Press Freedom Day, 40+ pro-privacy organizations including ❤️Fight, 🐦torproject 🐦TutanotaTeam 🐦CenDemTech 🐦ProtonPrivacy 🐦Mozilla 🐦OpenMediaOrg are calling on world leaders to uphold encryption, privacy, and press freedom
https://www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2023-05-03-open-letter-protect-our-rights-to-privacy-free-expression-and-press-freedom

2023-05-03 17:50:03

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This is crucial now more than ever as we continue the fight for basic rights to free expression, self determination, bodily autonomy, access to reproductive and gender affirming healthcare.

2023-05-03 16:30:03

We are live talking about EARN IT, KOSA, STOP CSAM and RESTRICT: Four unconstitutional bills that put vulnerable kids at risk! https://fftf.link/bRRmW

2023-05-03 16:20:06

Happening now! #BantheScan Rally at City Hall Park!
QT STOPSpyingNY: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqGoArrYDQxv

2023-04-26 18:50:03

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KOSA has been roundly condemned by 90+ human rights, LGBTQ+, and civil rights groups because it could lead to widespread censorship of resources like gender affirming healthcare and abortion funds. All issues that 🐦lizzo has spoken openly about.
https://www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2023-04-25-activists-call-on-lizzo-to-drop-support-for-legislation-that-would-harm-lgbtq-youth

2023-04-25 19:40:03

Advocates have been fighting facial recognition for years, and the NYC Council is finally holding a hearing on banning its use by landlords & businesses.
MAY 3, 11:30 AM, CITY HALL PARK NYC: Rally w/ 🐦STOPSpyingNY to demand the Council #[0]!
https://actionnetwork.org/events/ban-the-scan-city-hall-park-rally

2023-04-20 16:30:08

The newest tactic to silence young people? Restricting the Internet.
Utah has passed legislation severely limiting teenagers’ access to social media and giving parents full control of their accounts. Several other states are trying to follow suit.
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2023-04-20 15:00:04

Robert Williams knows exactly how dangerous facial recognition is - he was wrongfully arrested for a crime he didn't commit because police used facial recognition.
https://news.yahoo.com/m-victim-flawed-facial-recognition-130000730.html

2023-04-20 15:00:04

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Bills like the one in CA that will expand police use of facial recognition will put more people in danger. Take action now to stop this facial recognition surveillance bill from passing: https://action.aclu.org/send-message/ca-no-ab642

2023-04-19 19:30:05

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Tell 🐦sendwyre that their customers want to know they are working with a service that keeps its promises, not one exactly like the institutions they criticize in their marketing copy.
QT sendwyre: We’ll continue to operate with transparency and with the best interests of our customers and partners at heart. Thank you for trusting us with your business. We will continue to put our customers first as we return to growth.

2023-04-19 19:30:05

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We demand they reverse this decision and publicly commit to implementing a non-discrimination policy to avoid situations like this in the future. Sign on now https://www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/tell-wyre-financial-censorship-is-dangerous-and-wrong

2023-04-19 19:30:04

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Wyre wants us to believe they’re building a new world that puts power where it belongs—in the hands of builders, thinkers and creators. Yet, they are blocking sex workers from using their platform just like 🐦PayPal 🐦Venmo 🐦Square 🐦stripe have done in the past.

2023-04-19 15:30:04

We don't want to make this awkward, but... voting for 🐦TheWebbyAwards closes tomorrow at 11:59pm PT!
Go here to vote for us to win a People's Voice Award: https://tinyurl.com/34y8rr27
#[0]
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2023-04-18 14:30:05

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🐺 Lawmakers say that the EARN IT Act will protect kids from online exploitation. But this bill is a true wolf in sheep’s clothing. In reality, EARN IT will make kids LESS safe by undermining encryption and censoring important resources from the internet. https://www.noearnitact.org/

2023-04-11 13:10:09

🔥🔥BREAKING: Weekend #[0] rally at 🐦internetarchive sparks resolution from City of San Francisco.
Quotes and more: https://www.fightforthefuture.org/news/2023-04-11-photos-amid-rally-protesting-internet-archive-ruling-city-of-san-francisco-introduces-resolution-in-support-of-digital-ownership-for-libraries
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2023-04-06 17:00:05

The #[0] is on! ✊ Sat 4/8 at 11am we’re rallying at the 🐦InternetArchive in SF to stand up for libraries and fight Big Media's #[1] and #[2]. Want to join our squad?
RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/dont-delete-our-books-rally-in-san-francisco?source=twitter&

2023-04-05 20:20:05

The RESTRICT Act is not a simple TikTok ban, it’s a threat to free expression on the internet. And it’s got support from both parties (and the White House). We need to act quickly and STOP this bill! Take action here:
http://stoptherestrictact.org
#[0] #[1]

2023-04-04 22:20:05

Our Don't Delete Our Books! rally is gaining steam in #[0].
RSVP + invite your friends to speak out for libraries' digital rights at 🐦InternetArchive this Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/events/9061173253954836
#[1]
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