Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Trump’s FCC nominee approved

BREAKING NEWS: Nathan Simington, the totally unqualified, telecom lawyer nominee for the FCC was just voted out of committee John, BREAKING NEWS: Nathan Simington, the totally unqualified, telecom lawyer nominated for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) was just voted ou…

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  Terri, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 4:36 PM

the books

I mostly work in the background making sure our team of campaigners, policy experts, and technologists have the resources they need to fight important battles like restoring net neutrality, fighting Amazon’s surveillance empire, and defending online free Hi John, It’s Terri fro…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 4:20 PM

Quick call to save the FCC

We need to act quickly to block Nathan Simington from the FCC. John—On Wednesday, the Senate is scheduled to consider Nathan Simington, a corporate-backed telecom lawyer who wants to turn the FCC into the online speech police, for a spot on the FCC. This appointment would make it…

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  Lia, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 28, 2020 at 5:17 PM

Amazon is going after libraries. We will fight back.

Amazon is refusing to sell books to libraries just to maximize their profits. John, Did you know that Amazon is the biggest player in the book industry? It sells the most books, owns Kindle, Audible, and Goodreads, and is even a major publisher. And now Amazon is refusing to se…

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  Lia, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 27, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Defend academic freedom—reject academic spyware!

Sign the petition to tell universities that parasitic spyware that tracks the biometric and browsing data of students and researchers is a horrible idea. John, Universities are under pressure from large academic publishing corporations to install invasive spyware. This spyware w…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 4:25 PM

Gearing Up

We’re planning for the coming year and some urgent fights. John, Our team is planning for the coming year. The truth is we have a lot of opportunities to push forward policies that protect against surveillance and will make the Internet more accessible to everyone; and we are al…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 21, 2020 at 6:46 PM

BREAKING: attack on free speech online

Breaking: the Trump administration is attempting to ram through a full repeal of Internet free speech laws as part of the must-pass NDAA bill John, Breaking: the Trump administration is attempting to ram through a full repeal of Internet free speech laws as part of the must-pass…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Quick call: block this terrible nominee

We need to act quickly to block Nathan Simington from the FCC. John, The Senate is considering a nominee to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) who is even worse than Ajit Pai, and if we don’t act fast he might be confirmed.1 Call key Senators right now and tell them to…

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  Ayele, Fight For the Future · [email protected]

November 16, 2020 at 4:33 PM

Stop Cops Real-Time Surveillance Program

Red Alert! Cops are live streaming video from Amazon doorbell cameras. John, The worst case scenario is happening—cops have real-time access to video from Amazon Ring cameras. 1 Sign the petition to shut this program down now. Police in Jackson, Mississippi have started a 45 d…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 14, 2020 at 3:47 PM

Let’s get to work on net neutrality

This isn’t a slam dunk, but with a Biden administration we’ve got a plan to win back net neutrality. John, Now that we know there will be an administration change in January, we need to jump into action to win back net neutrality. Can you make an urgent donation right now to ou…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 10:35 PM

This FCC nominee is bad news

The Senate just held a confirmation hearing for an FCC commissioner who is EVEN WORSE THAN AJIT PAI. John, The Senate just held a confirmation hearing for an FCC commissioner who is EVEN WORSE THAN AJIT PAI.1 Yes, you read that right. In spite of the election results, the Senat…

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  Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 7, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Our plan

Now that we know the results of the election, here’s our plan. John, After days of patiently waiting for votes to be counted, we've got some results and the election cycle is coming to a close We promised you that, no matter the outcome, we would keep fighting to defend your rig…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 5, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham, one of the worst enemies of Internet freedom in the Senate, just won his re-election. John, This is awful. There are still lots of unknowns in this election and votes to be counted, but one thing we do know is Lindsey Graham, one of the worst enemies of Internet …

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 4, 2020 at 7:04 PM

New Tool: Call to count all the votes

Join thousands in calling for decision makers in states like Nevada and Pennsylvania to count every vote. John, While we’re waiting for election results, remember: because of the pandemic and the high number of people voting by mail, it’s long been expected that counting all the …

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 6:22 PM

Election results

We likely won’t know the results of the presidential election next Tuesday. That’s okay. John, With just days to go before the election, it feels important to note that election night will be different this year. We likely won’t know who has won the presidency on Tuesday night. …

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 9:48 PM

Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon

These companies are spending millions lobbying Congress. We need to fight back. John Big Tech is spending unprecedented amounts on lobbying this year to stop Congressional efforts to hold them accountable.1 Just in the third quarter: Google spent more than $1.9 million in lo…

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  Shuo, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Make sure everyone in your community can vote

Light up your corner of the Internet to save democracy. John, We’re 9 days out from the election, and we just came up with an idea that could be a game changer for getting out the vote. Here’s the plan: The most influential people in a community aren't mega celebrities who have…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 24, 2020 at 3:35 PM

This is a disaster

the longtime telecom lawyer who literally authored the “Censor the Internet” executive order we’ve been fighting, has been nominated to join the Federal Communications Commission. John, This is a disaster. Nathan Simington, the longtime telecom lawyer who literally authored the …

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  Shuo, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 7:38 PM

You can help save democracy online

We’re keeping track of who is — and isn’t — encouraging others to vote John, Many of the top 100 people with the largest followings on Twitter are using social media to help get out the vote. But others are staying shamefully silent. Click here to see who’s doing their part to …

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Help spread democracy via the Internet

Here’s how we’re using the power of the Internet to encourage voting. John, I’m going to keep this short since you’re probably getting these kinds of emails from a lot of groups: Can you make a donation right now to supercharge our voter outreach in the last two weeks before ele…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 8:21 PM

NBA: say no to facial recognition

We’re launching a new campaign to keep facial recognition out of NBA arenas! John, The NBA has acted to protect fans, players, and staff during a global pandemic this season.1 But now is when we find out if they really care about safety: as the league discusses bringing fans ba…

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  Sarah, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 8:07 PM

quarter’s end

As the Fight for the Future Executive Director, I’m asking for your support. Hi John I’m Sarah, the Executive Director at Fight for the Future. You don’t hear from me a ton, and when you do it’s usually about one of our campaigns. But I’m also responsible for making sure we hav…

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  Ayele, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Tell FCC: Stop Amazon’s indoor drone

Stop Amazon’s indoor surveillance drone from invading our privacy and coming to market. John, Amazon anticipates its creepy indoor spy drone will be released next year but the device has not been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Tell the FCC: stop Amazo…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 4, 2020 at 5:25 PM

House attacks encryption

The House of Representatives just introduced their version of the EARN IT Act, one of the worst pieces of Internet legislation we’ve ever seen. BREAKING NEWS: The House just introduced a companion bill to the dangerous EARN IT Act. Please chip in to our emergency fund to stop Con…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 5:37 PM

This is a lot

I wanted to make sure you saw this update on all the bills we're fighting. Hi John— I just wanted to make sure you saw this email. If you can, please click here to rush an urgent donation to our legislative Internet Defense fund to fight these bad bills.~Evan John, we have a prob…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 29, 2020 at 6:56 PM

We have a problem

I know that sounds like an exaggeration, but there are no less than five (5!) bills in Congress that, if they passed, would essentially end the Internet as we know it John, we have a problem. Right now there are no less than five (5!) bills in Congress that, if they passed, woul…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 26, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Have you watched this on Netflix?

Have you seen the documentary The Social Dilemma being promoted on Netflix? Hi John— have you seen the documentary The Social Dilemma being promoted on Netflix? It’s an interesting film, and can be a good introduction for those looking to better understand how social media comp…

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  Ayele, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Demand Amazon stop spying on workers

Amazon internal surveillance system dictates to workers when or if they can go to the bathroom. John, Imagine having persistent infections because your employer’s software determines when you can go to the bathroom. That’s the reality for thousands of Amazon workers. Workers ar…

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  Ayele, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 6:47 PM

Stop ICE

Stop doctors like the “uterus collector” from abusing women in ICE detention centers. John, Mass hysterectomies are being systematically performed by a US government facility. Demand Congress put an end to these crimes against women in ICE detention centers. At the Irwin Count…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Remote learning without Internet access

For months the Senate has failed to pass legislation to make sure kids can access remote learning. John, School is starting, and around 16 million kids—predominantly from communities of color, low-income households, and rural areas—don’t have Internet access and can’t take part …

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 6:57 PM

Pai lied...again

FCC Commissioner Pai used bad data to say millions more people have access to high-speed Internet than they really do, in an effort to show that his repeal of net neutrality “worked.” John, It looks like FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai will do anything to make himself look good—even l…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Did you submit yet?

The deadline to submit comments to the FCC against the "Censor the Internet" executive order is TONIGHT John, the FCC deadline to submit comments against the “Censor the Internet” executive order is TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT! Did you submit your comment yet? If not click here to do it …

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 9:04 PM

We’re hearing the vote is coming

A vote on the EARN IT Act could happen any day now. The vote on the EARN IT Act could happen any day. Chip in now to ramp up efforts to defeat the bill and protect free speech online! HELP STOP EARN IT John, We’re hearing that the EARN IT Act vote could happen any day now. …

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  Ayele, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Amazon ignores security breaches of election data

WARNING: Amazon powers elections for over 40 states and fails to respond to breaches of election data. John, Amazon services elections in more than 40 states, and it's not keeping election data secure. Tell Amazon: stop endangering the security of our elections. It’s been re…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 3:41 PM

Making sure

I’m writing to make sure you submit a comment to the FCC opposing the “Censor the Internet” executive order. Hi John I’m writing to every single person on our list to make sure you submit a comment to the FCC opposing the “Censor the Internet” executive order before the deadline…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 10, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Parents against facial recognition

You now need to add facial recognition to the list of things you worry about at your kid’s school. John, As a parent, I’m terrified about facial recognition and how it’s quietly invading our schools.1 As our kids are heading back to school—some in person and some online—we shou…

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  Dayton, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 8, 2020 at 7:44 PM

We’re losing the fight against the EARN IT Act

Your donation will prevent the dangerous EARN IT Act from becoming law John, In July, a small group of influential Senators unanimously approved the EARN IT Act, paving the way for the full Senate to vote on this disastrous bill.1 That’s bad news. We need to turn the tide of thi…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 5:58 PM

Gross

An anti-LGBTQ hate group has been flooding the FCC with comments supporting the White House executive order that would open the floodgates for widespread online censorship. John, This is just gross. An anti-LGBTQ hate group has been flooding the FCC with comments supporting the …

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 22, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Worse than EARN IT

This bill is even worse than the EARN IT Act. John, If you’ve been worried about the EARN IT Act (the bill that would open the floodgates for Internet censorship and undermine encryption technology that keeps us all safe)—I’ve got bad news for you. There’s another bill in Congr…

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  Ayele, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 12:01 AM

Amazon helps cops spy on protesters

Cops are tracking protesters with Amazon's surveillance network. John, Amazon is helping the police spy on protesters.1 Tell mayors to stop Amazon and protect protesters! Across the country, activists are working to hold police accountable for repression and violence. In retu…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 15, 2020 at 3:35 PM

I use Amazon

I use Amazon, But that doesn’t mean I can’t hold Amazon accountable for doing bad things John, I’ll be honest—I use Amazon. I literally ordered baby wipes yesterday. We get replies, when we send emails or post on social media about our campaigns to fight Amazon, from people who…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 5:32 PM

URGENT: Trump’s executive order

The FCC is moving forward with a White House Executive Order that would lead to massive Internet censorship. John, Bad news. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is moving forward with a White House Executive Order that would lead to massive Internet censorship. They’ve o…

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  Dayton, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 5:20 PM

Just $2

We can stop the EARN IT Act, but not without you. John, Nearly 600,000 people signed the petition to protect free speech online from the dangerous EARN IT Act (if that includes you - thank you!). We delivered those messages to Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), and we will keep deliverin…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Facial recognition coming to schools

A school just announced it’s using facial recognition to open this fall. Can we stop this from spreading? John, This is bad. A school in Kansas announced that it will be using facial recognition this fall in response to COVID-19.1 We knew that facial recognition companies were …

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  Dayton, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 7:10 PM

STOP the government from spying on protesters

Together, we can put an end to invasive government surveillance John, For years, intelligence agents and law enforcement officials have abused the PATRIOT Act to spy on political protesters,1 journalists,2 and hundreds of millions of ordinary Americans3 just like you and me. Te…

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  Ayele, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Bezos will testify

Jeff Bezos will testify in front of Congress. We need to hold him, and Amazon, to account. John, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is going to testify to Congress. This is a huge opportunity that we have worked months for, and it’s critical we take full advantage of it in order to hold Ama…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 6:54 PM

Have your reps signed on?

We’re launching our scorecard to track what legislators support the facial recognition ban. John, Do your members of Congress support the bill to ban facial recognition? Check out our new facial recognition scorecard and send your representatives a message to co-sponsor the feder…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Could someone read your DMs?

A massive hack just breached numerous Twitter accounts with hundreds of millions of combined followers - John, A massive hack just breached numerous Twitter accounts with hundreds of millions of combined followers––and used them to scam people for money. But that’s not all: The…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

July 12, 2020 at 1:23 PM

tipping point

I wanted to send you a quick note because I know you’re one of the people on our list who cares about stopping facial recognition surveillance. Hey John I wanted to send you a quick note because I know you’re one of the people on our list who cares about stopping facial recognit…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 4:24 PM

Did you see this >> BREAKING: EARN IT act passes out of committee

John, Last week the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to move the EARN IT Act to a full Senate vote. This bill is dangerous—if passed it will open the floodgates for Internet censorship and break encryption technology that keeps us all safe. Can you chip into an emergency crowd…

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