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Sep 3, 2025

Know Your Rights in Encounters with Law Enforcement and Military Troops

The recent militarization of D.C. is a reminder of how quickly government power can expand. Our guide explains what to do if you’re stopped by police or troops.
The recent militarization of D.C. is a reminder of how quickly government power can expand. Our guide explains what to do if you’re stopped by police or troops.
A group of National Guard troops speaking to DC civilians.
A group of National Guard troops speaking to DC civilians.
Aug 27, 2025

When Border Patrol Came for Kern County

Immigrants' Rights
For the attorneys, organizers, and community members on the ground, the Kern County immigration raid was more than just a headline — it was a turning point in the fight to protect their neighbors from fear and...
For the attorneys, organizers, and community members on the ground, the Kern County immigration raid was more than just a headline — it was a turning point in the fight to protect their neighbors from fear and...
A demonstration sign that say "When Cruelty Becomes Normal, Compassion Looks Radical."
A demonstration sign that say "When Cruelty Becomes Normal, Compassion Looks Radical."
Aug 25, 2025

What's the Future of AI Language Models as a Decentralized Technology?

Privacy & Technology
Many assume that LLMs will always be provided by big tech companies through the cloud, but is that true? (LLMs and power series part 3)
Many assume that LLMs will always be provided by big tech companies through the cloud, but is that true? (LLMs and power series part 3)
Two fingers disconnecting a network cable from a computer
Two fingers disconnecting a network cable from a computer
Aug 21, 2025

Newsletter: August 2025

LGBTQ+ Rights

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Aug 21, 2025

I’m Hearing About More Pushback Against Flock, Fueled by Concern Over Anti-Immigrant Uses

Immigrants' Rights
Policymakers are beginning to recognize that the boundaries between local surveillance and the Trump Administration are hard to maintain
Policymakers are beginning to recognize that the boundaries between local surveillance and the Trump Administration are hard to maintain
Police being grilled on Flock at Austin City Council meeting
Police being grilled on Flock at Austin City Council meeting
Aug 20, 2025

Congress Cuts Medicaid to Fund ICE: How H.R. 1 Harms Communities

Immigrants' Rights
Congress voted to gut Medicaid and “defund” Planned Parenthood to fund President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda. We won’t allow it.
Congress voted to gut Medicaid and “defund” Planned Parenthood to fund President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda. We won’t allow it.
An individual at a 24-hour Vigil and Rally to Protect Medicaid on Capitol Hill, outside of the U.S. Capitol Building, holding a sign that says "Medicaid Cuts Are Community Cuts."
An individual at a 24-hour Vigil and Rally to Protect Medicaid on Capitol Hill, outside of the U.S. Capitol Building, holding a sign that says "Medicaid Cuts Are Community Cuts."