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Dear Free Software Supporter,

For 35 years, the Free Software Foundation (FSF) has attempted to
provide you with the best information about threats to computing
freedom, highlight the efforts of activists worldwide, and connect
more people to the struggle. One resource we produce to this end is
the biannual *Free Software Foundation Bulletin*, which is printed as
well as presented online – if you’ve received yours in the mail, we
encourage you to post a picture on [social media][1] with
\#fsfbulletin!

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**[Read the *Free Software Foundation Bulletin* online][2]**

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In this issue, we [reflect on the meaning][3] of our [thirty-five year
anniversary][4], making sure we look forward, as well as back. We’re
particularly excited about the guest articles in this edition that
checked in with two important free software projects:

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* Isabela Bagueros, executive director at [the Tor Project][5], [wrote
about][6] Tor’s efforts to stay connected to users and integrate
user feedback into development without compromising user privacy;
and

* Christian Grothoff, a professor at Bern University of Applied
Sciences in Switzerland, reported on the debut of the [GNU Taler
free software payment system][7], which can now be used for actual
purchases in the college cafeteria.

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This issue of the *Bulletin* also contains our usual [check-in from
our ever-industrious tech team][8], as well as an important reminder
about proper distribution of free software [from our licensing
team][9].

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This publication, and many others, are only possible because of the
dedication of FSF associate members and generous donors. There’s no
better time than the present to make a commitment to a world where all
software respects our freedom and dignity by becoming an [FSF
associate member][15]. Plus, you'll help us reach our goal of [500 new
members][16] before December 31st, and receive many useful [member
benefits][17], including access to [our instance of Jitsi Meet][18]
for videoconferencing in freedom!

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While current events continue to prove that only free software can
even begin to prevent the world from becoming a truly miserable
technological dystopia, this year has also demonstrated that our
movement can weather some very daunting circumstances and come out
swinging. We already know that if you’re receiving this email, you
already have more than enough dedication to the cause of freeing the
future, but hopefully these reports will help you feel some optimism
as well.

Happy and healthy hacking,

Dana Morgenstein
Outreach and Communications Coordinator

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