Lia, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 7:41 PM

web3 and human rights invite + video from last time!

Amnesty International and Fight for the Future are hosting a second event to explore the implications of emerging web3 technologies for human rights. Join us! John, we hope you've been able to check out our first web3 & human rights event. It was a great conversation. We are…

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  Evan at Fight for the Future · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 5:20 PM

EARN IT Act moving fast

John, The EARN IT Act––a dangerous and misguided bill that threatens to make it harder to stop online exploitation of children while threatening encryption and free expression––is sailing through Congress. 1 It already passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, but we stil…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

February 11, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Still fighting the EARN IT Act

BREAKING: The EARN IT Act was just reintroduced John, BREAKING: the EARN IT Act, one of the worst pieces of Internet legislation we’ve ever seen, has been reintroduced and just passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.1 This misguided and dangerous bill is framed as being a…

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  Leila, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 6:26 PM

The IRS dumped ID.me. Other agencies MUST follow.

We just forced the IRS to drop its plan to use ID.me facial recognition on taxpayers. Now we need other agencies to do exactly the same. John, It’s not every day we get to say this: we just won big. After we sounded the alarm and organized a coalition of groups and lawmakers on…

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  Leila, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 4:42 PM

Tell the IRS: Don’t Use Facial Recognition on Taxpayers

The IRS wants to subject taxpayers to facial recognition. We can’t let them go through with it. John, The IRS will soon ask taxpayers to submit their biometric information in order to access information on IRS.gov – a creepy and disturbing strike at your privacy and security.1 …

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

January 29, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Net Neutrality Victory!

John, This is awesome news! The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals just upheld the California net neutrality law, SB 822, which is widely seen as the strongest net neutrality legislation in the nation.1 Fight for the Future played a crucial role in getting this net neutrality legis…

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  Lia, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 8:18 PM

web3 and human rights event invitation

Amnesty International and Fight for the Future are hosting an event to explore the implications of emerging web3 technologies for human rights. Join us! John, Next week, Amnesty International and Fight for the Future are hosting a free event on emerging web3 technologies like bl…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 11:54 PM

10 years ago today

John, Ten years ago today, the Internet went dark. Tens of thousands of websites blocked out their home pages as part of the “SOPA Blackout,” a coordinated online day of action that succeeded in stopping censorship legislation that could have destroyed everything we love about …

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

January 15, 2022 at 10:35 PM

Comcast blocking net neutrality champ

John, This is bad news. Comcast just hired a lobbyist in Arizona with one mission: to stop net neutrality champion Gigi Sohn from getting confirmed to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).1 Telecom industry insiders have openly admitted that they’re doing everything they…

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  Erica, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 8:28 PM

Vaccine apartheid is a policy choice

John, It’s been nearly two years since the US went into COVID lockdown, and due to new variants like Delta and Omicron, current infection rates are orders of magnitude higher than they were in 2020. To stop the rise of new COVID variants and finally put an end to the pandemic, p…

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  Leila, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 3:42 PM

Action: Tell the White House to ban harmful AI

The White House is developing an AI “Bill of Rights” to protect communities from harmful AI, and Big Tech is doing everything possible to water it down. Tell the White House to prioritize everyday people’s safety, not private profits! John, We finally have the White House’s att…

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  Erica, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

January 7, 2022 at 12:42 AM

Surveillance and censorship won’t save democracy - but data privacy could

John, Today is the anniversary of the darkest day for democracy in modern US history. In the aftermath of the Capitol attack, some lawmakers called for expansion of government surveillance, even though the attacks were openly organized and promoted on social media. Others propos…

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  The Fight ❤️ Team · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 3:26 PM

Last message

John, Holy moly—2021 is almost over. It’s been a wild year and we’re so thankful we’ve had your support. But we’re still behind on our grassroots fundraising. Monthly gifts are the best way for you to support our work right now—to give us the flexibility and security to jump on…

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  The Fight Team❤️ · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 3:29 PM

91 words

John, I’ll keep this quick: can you chip in right now to fight for technologies that don’t abuse your rights but, rather, are a force of liberation and good? If yes, chip in now! Hope you have a happy new year, The Team at Fight for the Future ❤️ PS: Monthly gifts give us flexibi…

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  Ayele, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Stop Surveillance + Data Abuse

John, We’re taking the fight for data privacy and protection to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and we need your help to win. For years, the agency tasked with protecting privacy has failed the public by abandoning its power to address dangerous surveillance and data practi…

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  Erica, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 6:08 PM

2022 could be a historic year for digital rights

Several key Biden appointees are digital rights champions. Your monthly donation will keep us prepared for every fight ahead. John, Big Tech knows that 2022 is a turning point. Will you join the fight and become a monthly donor? DONATE After years of building grassroots pressu…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 26, 2021 at 3:46 PM

What we can do in 2022

John, Here’s the skinny: we’re behind on our grassroots fundraising. Don’t worry, we aren’t at risk of shutting down. But we are making plans for 2022, and how much we’re able to do depends on how much we’re able to raise before the end of this year. Right now we’re specifical…

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  The Fight Team❤️ · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 8:26 PM

What we did together

John, I sat down the other week to pull together a list of what we’ve accomplished this year, and I was floored. And when I say “we” that includes you. So I hope you’ll check out our 2021 Victories and feel proud about what you’ve made possible. 2021 has been another challengin…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 7:14 PM

saying the quiet part out loud

John, This is stunning. In an interview with the Washington Examiner, a lobbyist for AT&T just said the quiet part out loud: the telecom industry is trying to stop the confirmation of Gigi Sohn to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for only one reason: they want to …

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  Erica, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Life360 sells precise location data to to anyone who wants to buy it

“Family safety” app Life360 sells users’ precise location data to data brokers, which then sell it to anyone who wants to buy it. John, BREAKING: Life360, a “family safety” app used by over 33 million people worldwide, is one of the largest suppliers of user data, including that…

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  Lia, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 20, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Actual hope for the future of the Internet

In a decade or less, could the Internet be ours? John, Lia at Fight for the Future here. I’ve been pretty quiet on the email front lately because I’ve been focusing on a whole new sphere of work at Fight for the Future—baking human rights values into the next generation of the w…

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  Erica, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 8:03 PM

Lawmakers can #StopFacebook by passing a federal data privacy law

Algorithmic amplification powered my mass surveillance is the true threat to democracy and election integrity. John, January 6, 2021 will be remembered as one of the darkest days for democracy in modern United States history, and the attack’s anniversary coincides with the kicko…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 15, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Twitter Spaces convo on decentralized tech

John, Hey, I wanted to drop you a note to share three ways you can support Fight for the Future’s work to defend decentralized technology: We’re hosting a Twitter Spaces today with a bunch of groups working at the forefront of decentralized tech. Join us at 4:30 ET today! …

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  Leila, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 13, 2021 at 8:26 PM

I refuse to be tracked everywhere I go

We’re winning the fight against biometric surveillance – join us. John, Last week in an interview about the launch of our open letter calling for an end to biometric surveillance at venues and live events,1 I was asked: “What would you say to people who argue ‘the cat is alread…

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  The Fight Team❤️ · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 10:35 PM

Fanny pack

John, We’ve added some new merch to our Fight for the Future store and wanted to make sure you saw. There are new sticker packs, beanies, shirts, a water bottle, and yes, even a fanny pack. Whether you’re buying for yourself or as a gift to someone else, you’ll be supporting th…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 4, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Anti net neutrality Senators

Net neutrality champs are being blocked. John, Anti net neutrality Senators are trying to block a critical FCC nominee. We cannot let this happen. Send a quick message to your legislators right now and tell them to confirm Gigi Sohn to the FCC immediately! TAKE ACTION Here’s the…

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  Terri, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 6:17 PM

Quick followup

You don't usually hear from me, and there's a good reason. Hi John - I just wanted to make sure you saw this email (I know there were a lot of emails from different groups yesterday). We made a dent in our fundraising deficit, but are still behind as we go into the last month of …

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  Terri, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Grassroots

You don't usually hear from me, and there's a good reason. John, Hi - I’m Terri, the Chief Financial Officer at Fight for the Future. You don’t often hear from me because I mostly work in the background, making sure our team of campaigners, policy experts, and technologists have…

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  Sarah, ❤️ Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 6:42 PM

Merch drop

Hey there, Over the last few days I've been working with our designer on some new merchandise for the Fight for the Future store and I'm excited to share it with you today. We've put together new sticker packs; a stunning new poster (hint: it would look great in a home office); a…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 6:59 PM

On the cusp

John, After years of campaigning, we are on the cusp of winning back net neutrality. But the fight isn’t over yet, and we’re going to have to push with all we’ve got to make it to the finish line. Your support can ensure we have the resources it will take to engage strategicall…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Let’s confirm these net neutrality champs!

We’ve got two great nominees for the FCC - now we need the Senate to confirm! John, The White House finally announced two excellent nominees to fill the empty position and the permanent Chair role for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).1 Now we need to act FAST to make…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 4:20 PM

20 years later, Patriot Act still doesn’t work

John, Last week marked the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Patriot Act. This reckless legislation, passed in the wake of 9/11, made it easier for the federal government to spy on millions of people in the U.S. through warrantless mass surveillance, disproportionately tar…

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  Ayele, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 30, 2021 at 2:51 PM

No Tech for Apartheid

Tell Amazon and Google to stop fueling militarization and policing John, This is wild. Over 1,000 Amazon and Google workers joined together to demand their employers back out of Project Nimbus – a $1.2 billion contract to provide cloud infrastructure and technology to the Israel…

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  Leila, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 1:54 PM

ACTION: Stop Amazon palm scanners at concerts

Sign the letter calling on Red Rocks Amphitheater, AXS, and AEG to immediately cancel all contracts with Amazon for palm scanning technology, and to ban all biometric surveillance at venues and events. John, Iconic event venue Red Rocks Amphitheater has introduced Amazon palm s…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 4:39 PM

BREAKING NEWS on net neutrality!

Last night, news broke that Biden has finally named nominees to fill the FCC! John, BREAKING NEWS: We finally can start to restore net neutrality! Politico is reporting that Jessica Rosenworcel has been nominated to be the permanent chair of the Federal Communications Commissio…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 13, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Facebook’s harm stems from its surveillance

John, The recent testimony of Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen has shed light on how platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube use algorithms to decide what we see and what we don’t see, all in an effort to keep you scrolling for as long as possible to maximize their …

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

October 2, 2021 at 4:56 PM

End the algorithm

Facebook’s algorithm highlights misinformation and hate while silencing activism, social justice, and public health information. John, You may have seen that Facebook just pressed pause on rolling out Instagram Kids after an internal report was leaked, exposing that the company …

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Call a Lyft, get your face scanned?!?!

Tablets that use facial recognition to scan your face could show up in your next Uber or Lyft. John, Imagine hopping into an Uber or Lyft and having a surveillance device immediately scan your face—harvesting data about your age, race, gender, and even attempting to analyze your…

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  Lia, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 28, 2021 at 6:55 PM

Defend librarians: send your comment now!

Librarians should never be fired or fined for doing their jobs. The US Copyright Office is accepting comments on a proposed rule that would make that possible, and they need to hear from us. Send your comment now! John, Librarians should never be fired or fined for sharing resou…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 7:09 PM

What we've been up to

John, I know everyone is saying this, but I honestly can’t believe it’s fall. I live in Colorado and the mornings are getting cold, the kids are back in school, and Halloween decorations are out. I hope you and your loved ones are doing well during this time of change. Everyone…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 25, 2021 at 6:44 PM

We need a champ at the FCC

Biden has said he wants his FCC to reinstate net neutrality, but he hasn’t done anything to make that actually happen. John, It’s September 24, 247 days since Biden took office. And he still hasn’t nominated someone to replace Ajit Pai at the FCC. Biden has said he wants his FC…

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  Evan, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 21, 2021 at 4:44 PM

Smash the revolving door

For too long there has been a revolving door between Washington, DC and powerful industries like Big Tech and Big Telecom John, Wow. So Politico is reporting that a top staffer for the chair of the Senate Commerce Committee is leaving to work as a lobbyist for Verizon.1 Another…

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  Leila, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 12, 2021 at 4:50 PM

TOMORROW: Protest Apple’s #spyPhone in D.C.

Don’t let Apple off the hook - join us to protest its spyPhone plan John—I hope you can join us tomorrow for our #nospyPhone protest against Apple's plan to scan photos and messages on your devices. RSVP for the D.C. protest here, and we'll see you tomorrow at 6:00 pm at the Carn…

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  Leila, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

September 8, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Protest Apple’s #spyPhone

Don’t let Apple off the hook - join us to protest its spyPhone plan John, Despite massive outcry, Apple has still failed to shelve its terrible spyPhone plan, which would create an unprecedented backdoor on our devices that can access your photos and messages.1 The company anno…

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  Ayele, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 28, 2021 at 3:41 PM

Amazon wants to control workers’ muscle groups

Amazon surveillance systems are designed to push workers beyond human limits. John, Amazon’s workplace surveillance systems break human bodies and minds. Demand Congress protect Amazon workers from abusive surveillance practices. With nearly double the injury rate of other com…

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  Lia, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 25, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Tell lawmakers to ban neural data exploitation!

As sci-fi as it sounds, technology that can harvest data from your brain is here. Sign the petition to ban unethical neural data exploitation. John, For better or worse, we live in the future. Although it may sound like something out of a sci-fi book, brain-computer technology1…

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  Lia, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Take action for the future of a decentralized Internet

Cryptocurrencies and decentralized technology may be the best alternative to Big Tech. But an ill-informed provision in the Infrastructure Bill threatens that potential. Take action now to tell your representatives #DontKillCrypto. John, We fight for the Internet and digital rig…

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  Leila & Lia at Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 21, 2021 at 4:21 PM

In DC today — we're making Macy's uncomfortable about Facial Recognition

Happy Saturday, ❤️Fight DC supporters. We're down at the G Street Macy's right now, and it's a beautiful day to make a major corporation uncomfortable about using facial recognition, especially on kids during back-to-school shopping. We're hoping you might take a moment to amplif…

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  Lia, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 9:04 PM

Monopolies like Amazon want to end ownership of books and media

They don’t want anyone but themselves to control books in the future—preferring to restrict people, libraries, and schools to buying a license that expires. John, Big Tech and Big Media are doing everything in their power to limit the future of digital books. They’re price-gougi…

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  Caitlin, Fight for the Future · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 9:52 PM

Stop Apple’s backdoor

Apple announced plans to install a backdoor to scan messages and phones on your devices. John, This is a really big problem: Apple announced that its iOS 15 update will include an unprecedented backdoor it will use to scan photos and messages on your Apple devices. This is a sh…

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