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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · 14h

Meetup tonight, join us!

Our meetup next month features @jcklpe.bsky.social discussing Enzo, a programming language of his own design, join us! www.meetup.com/eff-austin/e...

EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · 21d

Our meetup next month features @jcklpe.bsky.social discussing Enzo, a programming language of his own design, join us! www.meetup.com/eff-austin/e...

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · 25d

Louis Rossmann and EFF-Austin's Mackenzie Rhine sat down to interview Austin City Council Member Mike Siegel around his vocal support for the movement to ban surveillance from Austin.

Introducing Mike Siegel, the anti AI surveillance city councilman

YouTube video by Louis Rossmann

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · 28d

Meetup tonight, join us!

EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Sep 23

Our meetup next month features @stevenapodacatx.bsky.social talking to us about Austin's Technology Commission, join us! www.meetup.com/eff-austin/e...

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · 28d

Maybe reach out to Wolfson Cyber Association @ MDC? They're an EFA member in Miami, they may be a good community to start with. efa.eff.org/allies/wolfs...

Wolfson Cyber Association @ MDC

Wolfson Cyber Association, an award-winning chapter of Women in Cybersecurity, builds community and public knowlegde around events and cybersecurity trainings.

efa.eff.org

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Oct 11

We were honored to be featured in @eff.org's ongoing series profiling EFA (Electronic Frontier Alliance) members.

EFF Austin: Organizing and Making a Difference in Central Texas

Austin, Texas is a major tech hub with a population that’s engaged in advocacy and paying attention. Since 1991, EFF-Austin an independent nonprofit civil liberties organization, has been the proverbi...

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Oct 8

Curious about where EFF-Austin has a presence on the web. Check out our new link aggregator, effaustin.omg.lol - all our accounts in one convenient place!

@effaustin

@effaustin is on omg.lol!

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Sep 23

Our meetup next month features @stevenapodacatx.bsky.social talking to us about Austin's Technology Commission, join us! www.meetup.com/eff-austin/e...

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Sep 22

Thank you for considering our input! Really happy with the recommendation's unanimous passage.

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Sep 9

Meetup tonight, join us!

EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Aug 25

Next month's meetup features Henry Fisher, founder at @techlore.tech, talking to us about how to balance safety vs practicality in your privacy journey, join us! www.meetup.com/eff-austin/e...

Event Flyer for September EFF-Austin meetup with photo of Henry Fisher sitting on steps.

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Aug 28

Happening NOW at Austin City Hall, Louis Rossmann and EFF-Austin's Mackenzie Rhine are talking to Austinites about how they DON'T want surveillance in our parks. www.youtube.com/live/8BlxpQK...

LIVE AT CITY HALL - AI SURVEILLANCE CAMERA PROPOSAL "POSTPONED"

YouTube video by Louis Rossmann

www.youtube.com

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Aug 26

You are registering AGAINST Item 33. Please do so today. cityofaustin.formstack.com/forms/YFeeNh...

Request for General Public Communication at City Council Meetings - Multi-Page Form - Formstack

cityofaustin.formstack.com

EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Aug 26

Louis Rossmann wants YOU to let Austin City Council know that you do not want our parks under "AI-powered" video surveillance. This Thursday, 10:00 AM, BE THERE.

Austin votes on $2M AI park surveillance in 48 hours - Thursday 10AM City Hall. SHOW UP!

YouTube video by Louis Rossmann

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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · Aug 25

anyhow age verification laws are bad and they make kids less safe while gutting online free expression and privacy so maybe you should tell your lawmakers not to fall for this nonsense www.stoponlineidchecks.org

ONLINE ID CHECKS WILL RUIN THE INTERNET

www.stoponlineidchecks.org

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Aug 25

Next month's meetup features Henry Fisher, founder at @techlore.tech, talking to us about how to balance safety vs practicality in your privacy journey, join us! www.meetup.com/eff-austin/e...

EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Aug 12

Meetup tonight, join us! Note that we'll be the Captain America meeting room on the 8th floor.

EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Jul 15

Next's month's meetup features @silicontongue.bsky.social chatting with us about her work as the Director of Digital Arts at The Museum of Human Achievement, join us! www.meetup.com/eff-austin/e...

EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Jul 16

EFF-Austin recently spoke with the City of Austin Technology Commission about ALPRs, you can find video of our presentation here: austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/349277

Jul 09, 2025 Technology Commission - Austin, TX

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Jul 15

Next's month's meetup features @silicontongue.bsky.social chatting with us about her work as the Director of Digital Arts at The Museum of Human Achievement, join us! www.meetup.com/eff-austin/e...

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Jul 8

Meetup tonight, join us!

Coding, Free Speech and You, Tue, Jul 8, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup

EFF-Austin is sustained via the contributions of supporters like you. Donate via the Donation widget on our website at the top of the main page: [https://effaustin.org](htt

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Jun 27

www.gofundme.com/f/honor-chri...

Donate to Honor Chris Boyd: Support Digital Rights, organized by Kevin Welch

Chris Boyd was a man of many virtues, but one of the principal among them was his… Kevin Welch needs your support for Honor Chris Boyd: Support Digital Rights

www.gofundme.com

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Jun 27

"EFF-Austin is mourning the loss of our beloved board member and friend, Chris Boyd. Help us honor Chris' memory by donating to Electronic Frontier Foundation in his name. Whether it's $5 or $500, we, and Chris, thank you. Link to donate in the comments."

jonl @weblogsky.com · Jun 26

Just a reminder to DONATE: network guru Chris Boyd served EFF-Austin as board member and treasurer for 20+ years until his passing on May 13. In his memory, we're still soliciting donations to support Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and EFF-Austin: gofund.me/dcb51faa

Donate to Honor Chris Boyd: Support Digital Rights, organized by Kevin Welch

Chris Boyd was a man of many virtues, but one of the principal among them was his… Kevin Welch needs your support for Honor Chris Boyd: Support Digital Rights

gofund.me

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Jun 12

Our next meetup features @eff.org's Cindy Cohn talking to us about code as speech, join us!

Coding, Free Speech and You, Tue, Jul 8, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup

EFF-Austin is sustained via the contributions of supporters like you. Donate via the Donation widget on our website at the top of the main page: [https://effaustin.org](htt

www.meetup.com

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Jun 10

Meetup tonight, join us! www.meetup.com/eff-austin/e...

Phone Privacy 101, Tue, Jun 10, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup

EFF-Austin is sustained via the contributions of supporters like you. Donate via the Donation widget on our website at the top of the main page: [https://effaustin.org](htt

www.meetup.com

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Jun 10

EFF-Austin is mourning the loss of our beloved board member and friend, Chris Boyd. Help us honor Chris' memory by donating to Electronic Frontier Foundation in his name. Whether it's $5 or $500, we, and Chris, thank you. www.gofundme.com/f/honor-chri...

Donate to Honor Chris Boyd: Support Digital Rights, organized by Kevin Welch

Chris Boyd was a man of many virtues, but one of the principal among them was his… Kevin Welch needs your support for Honor Chris Boyd: Support Digital Rights

www.gofundme.com

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EFF-Austin @effaustin.bsky.social · Jun 4

Victory! Austin's ALPR contract will be allowed to end by our city council at the end of the month. The battle is won, but the fight continues. Join us and other activist groups for a victory press release tomorrow at 11:30am at city hall!

Austin city manager removes item on automatic license plate readers from council agenda

Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has removed an item concerning a potential expansion of the city's automated license plate reader program from Thursday's council agenda.

www.fox7austin.com

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