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Empowering progressive organizations with the technology infrastructure they need to change the world.
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It's the final day to Power Up your support for EFF! Donations made online today will get a dollar-for-dollar match, meaning double the support for privacy and free speech online.
P.S. you can also snag some member gear, including t-shirts and hoodies!
eff.org/power-up
P.S. you can also snag some member gear, including t-shirts and hoodies!
eff.org/power-up
December 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It's the final day to Power Up your support for EFF! Donations made online today will get a dollar-for-dollar match, meaning double the support for privacy and free speech online.
P.S. you can also snag some member gear, including t-shirts and hoodies!
eff.org/power-up
P.S. you can also snag some member gear, including t-shirts and hoodies!
eff.org/power-up
Co-ops! Come get this free tax help on Jan 12:
US Federation of Worker Cooperatives is hosting a free workshop 1/12/26 on how a worker co-op should file their taxes: info.usworker.coop/civicrm/even...
Date / Fecha: Monday January 12, 2026 / lunes 12 de enero, 2026
Time / Hora: 3pm CT 90 min
Language / Lengua: English and Spanish
Date / Fecha: Monday January 12, 2026 / lunes 12 de enero, 2026
Time / Hora: 3pm CT 90 min
Language / Lengua: English and Spanish
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Co-ops! Come get this free tax help on Jan 12:
Wikipedia is a cornerstone of the free and open internet.
Consider supporting them now:
Consider supporting them now:
Free for everyone. Because verified, accessible knowledge is a human right. Donate now ➡️ donate.wikipedia25.org
#Wikipedia25
#Wikipedia25
December 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Wikipedia is a cornerstone of the free and open internet.
Consider supporting them now:
Consider supporting them now:
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Google Photos launches new video editing tools, including specialized templates with preset music and text overlays, as well as a redesigned video editor (Lauren Forristal/TechCrunch)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
December 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Google Photos launches new video editing tools, including specialized templates with preset music and text overlays, as well as a redesigned video editor (Lauren Forristal/TechCrunch)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Nonprofits would not be able to sustain, grow or thrive without the fundraising professionals who give it their all to keep the organization running. Thank you to all nonprofit fundraising professionals for all that you do.
#Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NonprofitSupport
#Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NonprofitSupport
December 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Nonprofits would not be able to sustain, grow or thrive without the fundraising professionals who give it their all to keep the organization running. Thank you to all nonprofit fundraising professionals for all that you do.
#Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NonprofitSupport
#Nonprofit #Nonprofits #NonprofitSupport
Help support The Women's Building of San Francisco in all the work they do!
#givingtuesday #givingback
#givingtuesday #givingback
December 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Help support The Women's Building of San Francisco in all the work they do!
#givingtuesday #givingback
#givingtuesday #givingback
Center for Elders' Independence impresses us every year with the work that they do.
Help them keep it going!
#givingtuesday #givingback
Help them keep it going!
#givingtuesday #givingback
December 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Center for Elders' Independence impresses us every year with the work that they do.
Help them keep it going!
#givingtuesday #givingback
Help them keep it going!
#givingtuesday #givingback
We love what West Coast Children's Clinic does and we think you will too!
Help them keep it going.
#givingtuesday #givingback
Help them keep it going.
#givingtuesday #givingback
December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
We love what West Coast Children's Clinic does and we think you will too!
Help them keep it going.
#givingtuesday #givingback
Help them keep it going.
#givingtuesday #givingback
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There's a more secure alternative to texting via your phone's native messaging app. Signal is a free app that employs end-to-end encryption and we have a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to use it. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
How to: Use Signal
Download location: Google Play Store, Apple App Store
System requirements: Android 5 or later, iOS 13 or later
Version used in this guide: Android: 7.38.6 iPhone: 7.5.1
License: GPLv3
Level: Beginner
Time required: 15-20 minutes
Other reading:
https://signal.org/
https://support.signal.org/
https://signal.org/blog/
Table of Contents
Download and Install Signal
Register and Verify...
ssd.eff.org
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
There's a more secure alternative to texting via your phone's native messaging app. Signal is a free app that employs end-to-end encryption and we have a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to use it. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
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Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
Donate - Native Organizers Alliance
Supporting organizing and advocacy initiatives for Indigenous justice.
nativeorganizing.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Every year around this time, I ask folks to consider doing something in support of Native people. This year, please join me in supporting the Native Organizers Alliance as they build grassroots power, defend Native voting rights, and equip our people for collective struggle through skill-building.
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Love the Pride Across the Universe Flag compiled by NASA
Archive link explaining each source color since fascists have forced them to remove it from their site:
web.archive.org/web/20250129...
#pride #space #nasa
Archive link explaining each source color since fascists have forced them to remove it from their site:
web.archive.org/web/20250129...
#pride #space #nasa
NASA Scientific Visualization Studio | NASA Has Pride Across the Universe
The Progress Pride flag, based on the original rainbow pride flag by Gilbert Baker, was created in 2018 by Daniel Quasar to celebrate diversity within the queer community and the need for continued pr...
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June 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Love the Pride Across the Universe Flag compiled by NASA
Archive link explaining each source color since fascists have forced them to remove it from their site:
web.archive.org/web/20250129...
#pride #space #nasa
Archive link explaining each source color since fascists have forced them to remove it from their site:
web.archive.org/web/20250129...
#pride #space #nasa
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🔐 Account Security Thread 🔐
We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
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We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
🧵👇
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🔐 Account Security Thread 🔐
We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
🧵👇
We're seeing an increased number of phishing and social engineering attempts targeting Bluesky users. While we're working hard to protect you, here are essential steps YOU can take to secure your account and stay safe. 1/10
🧵👇
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Whether you're new to WhatsApp or a longtime user, there are a bunch of settings buried away that can help improve your security. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
How to: Use WhatsApp
Some of WhatsApp's most useful security features are not enabled by default. You'll need to actively go in and set them up yourself (and ask your contacts to do the same!).
Download location: Google Play Store or Apple App Store
System requirements: Android 5 or later, iOS 12 or later...
ssd.eff.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Whether you're new to WhatsApp or a longtime user, there are a bunch of settings buried away that can help improve your security. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...
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Urge Congress to stop the expansion of the ICE mass detention system, demand access to these facilities, and hold ICE accountable.
Shut Down the ICE Detention Machine
Immigrant detention is inhumane, arbitrary, and rife with abuse. Take action to shut down ICE's supercharged detention machine now.
action.aclu.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Urge Congress to stop the expansion of the ICE mass detention system, demand access to these facilities, and hold ICE accountable.
Learn from Matt.
Start your Windows updates at 4pm, and then clock out for the day
Start your Windows updates at 4pm, and then clock out for the day
About to have to say I'm late to a meeting because of Windows
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Learn from Matt.
Start your Windows updates at 4pm, and then clock out for the day
Start your Windows updates at 4pm, and then clock out for the day
October 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Get your free flu vaccine tomorrow at our pop-up clinic at Berkeley City College!
Thurs, Oct 23
12-2 pm
2050 Center St
Open to all; no appt, ID, or insurance required.
We've got a few more scheduled, make a plan to get vaccinated today:
Thurs, Oct 23
12-2 pm
2050 Center St
Open to all; no appt, ID, or insurance required.
We've got a few more scheduled, make a plan to get vaccinated today:
Flu season is here: vaccinate | City of Berkeley
City of Berkeley Public Health urges flu shots for everyone six months and older. Get free vaccines at pop-up clinics throughout October or at our Immunization Clinic. Anyone 6 months or older can get a free flu shot at City of Berkeley Public Health flu clinics. Flu shots help protect yourself and your household from serious illness.Free City pop-up clinics, running from October 14 to October 29, will help prepare you for winter, when flu cases rise. You can also make an appointment at our West Berkeley Immunization Clinic, open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. No ID or insurance is required.Your health care provider or a local pharmacy may also offer free or low-cost flu vaccinations.
berkeleyca.gov
October 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Get your free flu vaccine tomorrow at our pop-up clinic at Berkeley City College!
Thurs, Oct 23
12-2 pm
2050 Center St
Open to all; no appt, ID, or insurance required.
We've got a few more scheduled, make a plan to get vaccinated today:
Thurs, Oct 23
12-2 pm
2050 Center St
Open to all; no appt, ID, or insurance required.
We've got a few more scheduled, make a plan to get vaccinated today:
Thanks for the welcome and glad to be here!
Welcome @alternativetechs.com and @ywcagp.bsky.social! Thank you for your support!
October 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Thanks for the welcome and glad to be here!
🛡️ Security at Work, at Home & On the Go!
Cybersecurity doesn’t stop at your desk—it travels with you.
• Watch for phishing 🔎
• Use strong passwords + MFA 🔑
• Lock your devices 🔒
• Avoid public Wi-Fi 📶
📲 Stay #CyberSafe with the @sfcitycio.sf.gov and @sfgov.sf.gov!
Cybersecurity doesn’t stop at your desk—it travels with you.
• Watch for phishing 🔎
• Use strong passwords + MFA 🔑
• Lock your devices 🔒
• Avoid public Wi-Fi 📶
📲 Stay #CyberSafe with the @sfcitycio.sf.gov and @sfgov.sf.gov!
October 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Still haven't gotten your flu shot yet?
Come by the Berkeley Public Library Main Branch tomorrow and get vaccinated for free!
Fri, Oct 17, 10 am–12 pm
2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley
No appointment, ID, or insurance required.
More details:
Come by the Berkeley Public Library Main Branch tomorrow and get vaccinated for free!
Fri, Oct 17, 10 am–12 pm
2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley
No appointment, ID, or insurance required.
More details:
Flu season is here: vaccinate | City of Berkeley
City of Berkeley Public Health urges flu shots for everyone six months and older. Get free vaccines at pop-up clinics throughout October or at our Immunization Clinic. Anyone 6 months or older can get a free flu shot at City of Berkeley Public Health flu clinics. Flu shots help protect yourself and your household from serious illness.Free City pop-up clinics, running from October 14 to October 29, will help prepare you for winter, when flu cases rise. You can also make an appointment at our West Berkeley Immunization Clinic, open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. No ID or insurance is required.Your health care provider or a local pharmacy may also offer free or low-cost flu vaccinations.
berkeleyca.gov
October 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Still haven't gotten your flu shot yet?
Come by the Berkeley Public Library Main Branch tomorrow and get vaccinated for free!
Fri, Oct 17, 10 am–12 pm
2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley
No appointment, ID, or insurance required.
More details:
Come by the Berkeley Public Library Main Branch tomorrow and get vaccinated for free!
Fri, Oct 17, 10 am–12 pm
2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley
No appointment, ID, or insurance required.
More details:
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If you're headed to a No Kings protest this Saturday, make sure you know your rights and others do too.
Download a Know Your Rights phone screen background, protest sign, and more.
Download a Know Your Rights phone screen background, protest sign, and more.
Know Your Rights, Share Your Rights
Read the full Know Your Rights resource on protesters' rights here. If you're ready to share what you've learned, we've created graphics outlining your protest rights that you can download and share on social media.
www.aclu.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:24 PM
If you're headed to a No Kings protest this Saturday, make sure you know your rights and others do too.
Download a Know Your Rights phone screen background, protest sign, and more.
Download a Know Your Rights phone screen background, protest sign, and more.
TODAY is a great day to take a few simple steps to improve your digital security.
Check out this short video and get tips on how to:
✅ close your dooor
✅ lock your door
✅ get a security checkup
#DigitalSecurity #CyberSecurity #MFA #Nonprofit #NPtech
Check out this short video and get tips on how to:
✅ close your dooor
✅ lock your door
✅ get a security checkup
#DigitalSecurity #CyberSecurity #MFA #Nonprofit #NPtech
🌐 Cybersecurity starts with small, daily habits.
This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, the SF Department of Technology encourages everyone to practice good cyber wellness - your first line of defense online. 💻
Learn more 🔗 sf.gov/cybersecurity-tips
#CyberSafeSF @sfcitycio.sf.gov @sfgov.sf.gov
This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, the SF Department of Technology encourages everyone to practice good cyber wellness - your first line of defense online. 💻
Learn more 🔗 sf.gov/cybersecurity-tips
#CyberSafeSF @sfcitycio.sf.gov @sfgov.sf.gov
October 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
TODAY is a great day to take a few simple steps to improve your digital security.
Check out this short video and get tips on how to:
✅ close your dooor
✅ lock your door
✅ get a security checkup
#DigitalSecurity #CyberSecurity #MFA #Nonprofit #NPtech
Check out this short video and get tips on how to:
✅ close your dooor
✅ lock your door
✅ get a security checkup
#DigitalSecurity #CyberSecurity #MFA #Nonprofit #NPtech
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Want some sound security advice to prep for protests this weekend? Check out this guide: www.turnoffyourphone.org
October 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Want some sound security advice to prep for protests this weekend? Check out this guide: www.turnoffyourphone.org