Join the Fight for Digital Freedom

Every person who stands up for digital rights makes a difference. Here's how you can get involved in defending online freedom.

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Why Your Voice Matters

Censorship thrives in silence. When people don't speak up, politicians assume no one cares about digital rights. Your engagementβ€”whether contacting representatives, supporting creators, or spreading awarenessβ€”directly counters the narrative that censorship is harmless or necessary.

πŸ›οΈ Political Action

Impact Level:
High

Direct engagement with the political process to influence policy and legislation.

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Contact Your Representatives

Call, email, or visit your senators and representatives. Make your opposition to censorship legislation clear and personal.

~5 mins Time Required
High Impact Level
βœ“ Find your representatives βœ“ Use our template letters βœ“ Follow up on responses βœ“ Track voting records

Attend Public Meetings

Show up to town halls, committee hearings, and public forums. Your physical presence demonstrates that constituents care about these issues.

1-2 hrs Time Required
Medium Impact Level
βœ“ Monitor local government calendars βœ“ Prepare talking points βœ“ Bring friends and allies βœ“ Ask specific questions

Submit Public Comments

Many government agencies accept public comments on proposed regulations. Your input can influence policy before it becomes law.

Monitor regulations.gov Submit detailed comments Share comment periods Encourage others to comment

Write Letters to Editors

Local newspapers still influence public opinion and political discourse. Share your perspective on digital rights with your community.

Identify local publications Follow submission guidelines Focus on local impact Keep it under 300 words

🀝 Community Building

Impact Level:
Medium

Building networks and communities that support digital freedom and creator rights.

Share Information Responsibly

Help spread awareness about censorship threats while being mindful of accuracy and context.

Verify information before sharing Provide context and sources Focus on facts, not emotions Engage respectfully with disagreement

Organize Local Events

Bring people together in your community to discuss digital rights and coordinate action.

Start with small gatherings Use community spaces Invite diverse perspectives Plan specific actions

Join Existing Organizations

Connect with established groups working on digital rights and free expression issues.

Research digital rights groups Volunteer your skills Attend their events Support their campaigns
Electronic Frontier Foundation Fight for the Future Foundation for Individual Rights Internet Archive

πŸ› οΈ Technical Contributions

Impact Level:
High

Use technical skills to build tools and infrastructure that support digital freedom.

Build Privacy Tools

Create or improve tools that help people protect their privacy and bypass censorship.

~20 hrs Initial Project
Medium Impact Level
Develop browser extensions Create educational resources Build accessibility tools Improve existing software

Document Censorship

Help create comprehensive records of censorship events and their impacts on communities.

Ongoing Time Required
Critical Historical Value
Report censorship incidents Archive content before removal Interview affected creators Build transparency databases

πŸš€ Getting Started

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Quick Actions (5 minutes)

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Send a pre-written email to your representative
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Share this site on social media
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Subscribe to a censored creator's alternative platform
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Install a privacy-focused browser
5 min
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Learn More (30 minutes)

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Read our censorship timeline to understand the pattern
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Review current legislation and its impacts
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Explore privacy tools and alternative platforms
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Find digital rights organizations to follow
30 min
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Ongoing Commitment

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Contact representatives about each new threat
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Regularly support creators on alternative platforms
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Stay informed about emerging censorship issues
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Help others understand these problems
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Start Today

Take Immediate Action

Start with simple steps that take just a few minutes but make a real difference.

Contact Your Rep β†’

Build Your Knowledge

Understand the full scope of censorship threats and how they affect different communities.

Learn the History β†’

Connect with Others

Find communities and organizations working to defend digital freedom and creator rights.

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