You might think it's not a priority with all the doom happening around.

But the erosion of privacy rights is directly linked to the erosion of human rights, and the loss of democracy.

Privacy makes it safe for you to discuss, to organize, to resist, and to be your true self. This is exactly why fascists and authoritarians are attacking it.

If we lose privacy, we lose everything else. We have to defend it with all we've got.

Privacy rights are a priority.

#Privacy #HumanRights #Democracy

Because “Free and Open Source Software isn’t about freedom/privacy/human rights/democracy” is one helluva take.

(And yes, you’re right, “open source” isn’t about any of those things. It’s just about the source being openly available. Not about protecting its openness or anything. It’s open as in “open for business.” But free (as in freedom) software/technology…? Well, I guess some of us would beg to differ.)

Oh, and if you want a philosophy/movement that isn’t shy or apologetic about being about freedom/privacy/human rights/democracy, see Small Tech:

https://small-tech.org/about/#small-technology

#FOSDEM #openSource #freeSoftware #SmallTech #freedom #privacy #humanRights #democracy

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"Corporations far beyond Starbucks want to keep baristas out of unions...

...Starbucks is a trend-setting global powerhouse and one of the top U.S. employers. Current fights at places like Starbucks and Amazon will shape the labor movement for decades to come..."

#Resist #Capitalism #Union #Solidarity #organize #Labor #Democracy

https://truthout.org/articles/why-walmart-wants-to-see-the-starbucks-barista-strike-fail/

Guess I picked the wrong week to join the Democratic Socialists of America?

"Last week, Bondi sent a memo to all federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies targeting a wide range of people, including those who hold what she calls, quote, “extreme views in favor of mass migration and open borders; adherence to radical gender ideology,” “anti-Americanism,” “anti-capitalism” or “anti-Christianity,” unquote."

#Democracy #Socialism #Anticapitalist #Organize #Fascism

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/12/8/ken_klippenstein_fbi_domestic_terrorism_nspm7

We’re Doubling Down on #DigitalRights. You Can, Too.

Technology can uplift #democracy , or it can be an #authoritarian weapon. @eff is making sure it stays on the side of #freedom. We’re defending #encryption , exposing abusive #surveillance tech, fighting government overreach, and standing up for free expression. But we need your help to protect digital #rights —and right now, your #donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
#privacy #security

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Because “Free and Open Source Software isn’t about freedom/privacy/human rights/democracy” is one helluva take.

(And yes, you’re right, “open source” isn’t about any of those things. It’s just about the source being openly available. Not about protecting its openness or anything. It’s open as in “open for business.” But free (as in freedom) software/technology…? Well, I guess some of us would beg to differ.)

Oh, and if you want a philosophy/movement that isn’t shy or apologetic about being about freedom/privacy/human rights/democracy, see Small Tech:

https://small-tech.org/about/#small-technology

#FOSDEM #openSource #freeSoftware #SmallTech #freedom #privacy #humanRights #democracy

@qkslvrwolf @hosford42 @xankarn
Tax the billionaires? Without a functional democracy that won't happen.

I recently joined the Democratic Socialists of America and invite you to do the same. Millions of us are deep in #poverty and yet we're not #organizing for our self interest the way that we should be. That's been true for decades. If we want real #democracy we are going to have fight #capitalism directly. We have to #organize in our workplaces and communities.

http://dsausa.org

US Attack On Venezuela Would Cause 'Chaos' In The Region w/ Ajamu Baraka

"Dimitri Lascaris speaks with former U.S. Vice-Presidential candidate and peace activist, Ajamu Baraka, about the Trump regime's escalating aggression against Venezuela."

#Imperialism #Fascism #Capitalism #Colonialism #Resist #Democracy #WarCrimes

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jqsG9mIkeaQ&t=3s

Roughly this time tomorrow I’ll be chatting with the folks at Sensemaking Scenius about all things Open Source, something I’ve dedicated >20 years of my life to and have *opinions* about.

I reckon it’s high time we made OSS an innately anti-fascist movement that doesn’t pander to oligarchs and autocrats. Let’s talk about it!

https://luma.com/z9ivf64k

#opensource #antifa #democracy

This year, @ProPublica reported on ICE splitting up families, the people behind DOGE and their impact, the backroom dealings of Trump and others in his administration, and more. I'm proud to work with these journalists - and they need your support.

As always, I want to prove that the #fediverse is an important source of support for nonprofits like ours. We're here, we're engaged, and we care.

If you have the means, please consider a donation:

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#journalism #democracy

Guess I picked the wrong week to join the Democratic Socialists of America?

"Last week, Bondi sent a memo to all federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies targeting a wide range of people, including those who hold what she calls, quote, “extreme views in favor of mass migration and open borders; adherence to radical gender ideology,” “anti-Americanism,” “anti-capitalism” or “anti-Christianity,” unquote."

#Democracy #Socialism #Anticapitalist #Organize #Fascism

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/12/8/ken_klippenstein_fbi_domestic_terrorism_nspm7

"Corporations far beyond Starbucks want to keep baristas out of unions...

...Starbucks is a trend-setting global powerhouse and one of the top U.S. employers. Current fights at places like Starbucks and Amazon will shape the labor movement for decades to come..."

#Resist #Capitalism #Union #Solidarity #organize #Labor #Democracy

https://truthout.org/articles/why-walmart-wants-to-see-the-starbucks-barista-strike-fail/

@thejapantimes
Well done #America of #orangeturd #taco #tRump, you can be proud of your captured #democracy and calmly fade into ignominy.