I started this publication to equip people with the digital tools and processes to defend democracy and resist autocracy — because finding the right information at the right moment can change everything.
Digital Organizing
Authoritarians exploit the gap between the speed of harm and the speed of organized response. Digital organizing is how democratic movements close that gap — but only if the infrastructure exists before it's needed.
Digital Security
Bluesky feels like Twitter rebuilt from scratch. It's fast-moving, highly customizable, and has attracted a large, politically engaged user base.
Digital Organizing
If you've recently made the move to Mastodon — or if you're thinking about it — you may have noticed something unexpected: you don't know what to say.
Digital Security
This guide is for people who want to leave Facebook — or at least reduce their dependence on it — and want to bring their communities with them. It focuses on Mastodon, one of the two leading alternatives to Facebook and Twitter.
Digital Tools
🔄Editor's Update — March 7, 2026 Since this article was published, a significant confrontation has erupted between the Trump administration and Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI chatbot, that is directly relevant to the use of AI in organizing work. At the center of the dispute are two
Digital Security
Your email account unlocks dozens of other services, making your choice of provider one of the most important — and overlooked — privacy decisions you'll make. Here's what to look for and which services actually protect your data.
Digital Security
🔄On February 12, 2026, Amazon's Ring announced it cancelled its partnership with Flock following backlash over its "Search Party" Superbowl ad. Smart doorbells and home security cameras are marketed as tools for safety and peace of mind. But for many people, questions about data sharing, cloud