If you’re public or political online, eventually you’ll be experience or witness online bullying. Ranging from a single person persistently stalking your comments to a coordinated swarm of AIs, the effects range from frustrating to dangerous. Learn what to do if someone is targeting you, and how to safely support targets.
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We’re fed a myth that most people won’t take action but the truth is we need practice to break through the fear of doing it wrong. People who stand up for others often began as children whose parents taught them how to. It’s never too late to learn! Visit https://righttobe.org/training/bystander-intervention-training/
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Flock cameras have been installed around the country to aid police enforcement. They record licenses and other information as drivers move across the country. Integrated with federal data bases, they are the foundation of a nationwide surveillance system that belongs in a dystopian movie. Learn what they are and how to fight back.
The key to rapid mobilization is a decentralized mesh of pods that can quickly spread the word and jump into action. The best way to get started is to join, give it a decent try, and if the fit just isn’t there, try again.
Pay a “scroll tax” by reporting three awful posts each time you log on to social media. Learn how to report fake accounts, hateful comments and fraud wherever you spend time. Think of it as picking up a few pieces of trash when you visit the beach, for everyone’s benefit. While one report won’t take it down, if enough of us do this it has a cumulative effect.
ICE is ramping up, but quieter this time. Fewer open confrontations with white activists, more snatching from public spaces like airports or schools. Identify the local rapid response reporting number and store it in your phone so you’re ready if you see something happen in real time.
