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EFF Senior Staff Attorney Kit Walsh will join us this month to discuss the potential risks of AI being used to automate discrimination. AI might seem like a helpful tool for processing applications, or informing people about opportunities, but the black box nature of these algorithms can result in systems with difficult to detect bias among protected classes. Kit will review EFF’s analysis of this problem and discuss our approach to policy remedies, before opening up to a discussion for EFA members.
RSVP: https://eff.org/EFA-AI-Discrimination
Notes: https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/edit/NsYN+fj3nIYarA23B-isSdwZ/
It’s almost election day! But our work doesn’t end with voting. EFF organizers José and Chris will facilitate a workshop on how local advocates can put together a plan for getting the attention of newly elected officials, and engaging them on Digital Rights issues. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and personal experiences for discussion.
RSVP: https://www.eff.org/EFA-Last-Wed
Notes: https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/edit/lDxeNgOoQjjvILJd+0UjfKyF/
Join us for the (2nd) November edition of “What Is DSA?” on Wednesday 11/20 at 6pm, at 1916 McAllister St.
This is a space to meet your local socialists, find out what we are up to and why – as always open to new members, old members and the socialism-curious. See you there! 🌹 pic.twitter.com/M3By9AHi10
— DSA San Francisco (@DSA_SF) November 18, 2024
Information and Links to send message
NOx gases are toxic to our health and climate. The Air District is considering a rule that all new water heaters and space heating systems be zero NOx-emitting, starting in 2027 for water heaters and 2029 for furnaces. There is lots of fossil-fueled opposition. Send a message online and speak up at the meeting for the rule. See article for talking points.
On December 4, BAAQMD will hold a board meeting to review progress toward implementing these new regulations. Opponents are expected to turn out in force to delay or weaken them. To ensure that these regulations go into effect, BAAQMD needs strong public support. You can send a message to the BAAQMD board to express support of Rules 9-4 and 9-6 here.
You can also speak up at the BAAQMD board meeting. Click here to comment via zoom. This discussion is Item No. 25 on the agenda.
The staff slide presentation on the rules starts on p. 15 of this pdf. And some helpful talking points are here.
Whether you email a comment (by December 3rd) or speak at the meeting, we need everyone’s voice!
The CPUC is voting Thursday on a plan that might keep the dirty Aliso Canyon gas storage facility indefinitely open.
Please join us at the CPUC hearing for a rally and to make public comment demanding they delay the proceeding until March rather than approve the process that would keep Aliso Canyon open. Residents of Aliso have been dealing with the serious public health repercussions of the blowout and fighting to shut it down since 2015. They need our support!
For a quick update on Aliso Canyon, see Sammy Roth’s recent editorial in the LAT, “Gavin Newsom’s failure to close Aliso Canyon is hurting us all.”
RSVP here to help Shut Aliso Down!
If you believe that decisions about your body should remain yours, that books belong in libraries, not on bonfires, that healthcare is a right, not a privilege for the wealthy; if you believe in the power of free speech and protest to sustain democracy; or if you want an economy that works for the people who power it—then this march is for you.
The People’s March is about one thing: our power.
It’s a bold demonstration of the resilience of resistance.
We may have dark days ahead, but we will always work to protect our freedoms, our families, and our communities. We deserve a brighter future and we will continue to work for it.
We are worth fighting for. Our families and futures are worth fighting for.
Together, we KEEP MARCHING.
WHEN
Saturday, January 18th, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
WHERE
- The previously posted Civic Center march is now marching in solidarity and partnership with the efforts of the Immigration Rights group in The Mission. While this is a multi-issue focused moment, we have decided to combine our efforts in The Mission by marching to Dolores Park where a full rally will be held to keep our energy up as we head into a new era of administration.
- Lineup may begin at 10:00 AM at 24th St and Bryant St in THE MISSION
- Rally will take place at 24th St and Bryant St at 11:00 AM
- March is set to step off at 12:00 PM SHARP from 24th and Bryant
- Route: 24th & Bryant
24th & Mission
19th & Mission
19th & Dolores - Rally will take place at Dolores Park, information TBC
We are asking for volunteer Peace Ambassadors and Cleannup Crew to support this community event, and help ensure a safe, clean and meaningful march for all.
If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVK_ZWa7AxAERuQCv2j49oLWvHFOzFtzjK8pxuoZR63v0iNQ/viewform?usp=sharing
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Masks Highly Recommended
- This is a 1st Amendment March, no host is liable, march at your own risk
- Bring your family, friends, signs, water, snacks, mask, hand sanitizer, put on some sunscreen, check the weather and dress with layers, a hat and comfy shoes.
- All ages, and genders (& GNC) are welcome
- Signs and bullhorns are welcomed
- March will happen Rain or Shine
The day before Inauguration Day, January 19th, people from across Northern California will come together in San Francisco to demand a future that centers the needs of the people over the interests of the wealthy elite. With voices raised for workers’ rights, immigrant rights, environmental justice, and an end to the genocide in Gaza, we will stand for working people, not a billionaire’s agenda-from the local to the global, from defending people at home to ending the U.S. war machine.
Join the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity next Wednesday, for a press conference, procession, and day of remembrance vigil. We gather to reaffirm sanctuary, a sacred tradition across many faiths of welcoming immigrants and standing against actions that would tear families and communities apart.
RSVP HERE
https://twitter.com/HeatherThomasAF/status/1894468347636715742
https://twitter.com/HeatherThomasAF/status/1894468347636715742
As we suspected, the number of arrests of individuals under some form of ICE surveillance (via formal check-ins with ICE and/or through the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program/ISAP) has significantly increased since the start of the Trump Administration. CJE has connected with dozens of groups across the country about how these arrests have been carried out and have identified a few patterns that ICE appears to be following – most notably the use of ruse tactics to trick people and then arrest them. We are continuing to track these arrests so please reach out directly if you have information that would help our efforts.
We’ve updated the resource we released back in January “When ICE is Watching: Know Your Fight, Protect Your People”, which provides information to people under ICE surveillance about the risks for arrest and detention, with the information that we’ve been able to collect so far about these arrests. The resource is now available in English, Spanish, French, Wolof, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic, Cebuano, Farsi, and Pashto. You can find the folder with all the resources here: https://bit.ly/knowyourfight. Please continue to share it widely!
Additionally, if your organization is working with people under any kind of ICE surveillance we want to invite you to join us for a community conversation on Friday, March 7th at 9:30am PT/12:30pm ET. At this meeting, we will briefly review the resource, discuss how these arrests have been conducted, and any connections that might exist between them. We want groups to discuss what they’re witnessing and how they’re supporting community members under ICE surveillance. You must register here to participate.
If you can’t make the meeting, but want to be in touch with us, please fill out this link.
https://twitter.com/HeatherThomasAF/status/1894468347636715742
Trump, Musk, and their billionaire cronies are gutting Social Security, slashing Medicaid, and looting our government to bankroll their latest tax scam—unless we stop them. We’re taking to thee streets to say Hands Off. Join us!
This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country.
A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
Registration is required – secure your seat here.
Tagalog version (Magrehistro Dito) Spanish version (Regístrate Aquí)
Secure Justice invites you to participate in our east bay regional Privacy Self-Defense Workshop and Immigration Resource Fair, in Oakland. This important event will provide participants with practical resources and strategies to protect digital privacy rights, particularly for immigrants, Muslims, individuals seeking reproductive care, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Event Details:
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What: Privacy Self-Defense Workshop and Immigration Resource Fait
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Who: Open to the general public (Max capacity: 150)
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Cost: Free*
Extras: Coffee, tea, lunch, childcare, and translators provided
Translators in Spanish, Mandarin, Farsi, Dari, Pashto confirmed so far (more to come)
Questions? Send an email to events@secure-justice.org
*This event is free thanks to generous funding received from the:
About the Event: Secure Justice, with assistance from the organizations listed below, will provide practical privacy tools and immigration legal guidance, including:
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Privacy workshops covering smartphone, laptop, online, and vehicle data security and easy-to-understand technical privacy-protecting product recommendations and solutions. (Electronic Frontier Foundation, Secure Justice)
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Know Your Rights (KYR) training on immigration law, including the impact of recent federal policy changes for refugees and those with past criminal records, along with how to create a step-by-step family preparedness plan. (Centro Legal de la Raza, Alameda County Public Defender’s Unit, Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri, Council on American-Islamic Relations SF Bay Area)
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Contact information for local rapid response networks and hotlines, mutual aid organizations, legal aid groups. (Centro Legal de la Raza, Alameda County Public Defender’s Unit, Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri, Council on American-Islamic Relations SF Bay Area)
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Legal assistance with gender name and documentation changes. (Identity Affirmation Workshop)
This event will begin with remarks from invited elected officials, followed by privacy and KYR workshops to empower attendees with actionable knowledge and technical assistance.
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