Dear
Friend of Digital Freedom,
You are invited to join EFF next Thursday,
November 20, for a free public event on the
quickly unfolding national debate on net
neutrality, to be hosted at San Francisco
City Hall.
The event
is “Bay Area Speaks: A People’s Hearing on the
Future of the Internet,” where you are invited
to testify at City Hall about why net neutrality
matters to Bay Area communities. Attendees will
also receive an update from the lawyers, policy
analysts, and activists who have been working on
the front lines to make sure the FCC takes the
right path forward.
Before the hearing, supporters will rally
outside City Hall at 5:30pm and are encouraged
to bring cell phones, laptops, and flashlights
for a cell phone vigil and to hold signs and
colorful art to demonstrate support for Internet
freedom. Download
this image to display on your screen at the
rally.
What:
“Bay Area Speaks: A People's Hearing on the
Future of the Internet”
Who: Former
FCC Commissioner Michael Copps; Amy Sonnie,
Outreach Director of the Oakland Public Library;
Jay Nath, Chief Innovation Officer for the City
of San Francisco; Corynne McSherry, Director of
Intellectual Property at the Electronic Frontier
Foundation; Malkia Cyril, Executive Director of
the Center for Media Justice; Tim Poznar of
Fandor.com; and others.
Date:
Thursday, November 20
Time:
Rally – 5:30 pm, Hearing – 7 pm
Where:
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B
Goodlett Place; Room 305
PLEASE
RSVP HERE
The People’s Hearing comes at a key moment in
the debate over net neutrality. Last Monday,
President Barack Obama issued a
statement in support of full, clear net
neutrality rules, echoing the demands of the 4
million Americans who have spoken out in favor
of the same reforms throughout the year. The FCC
is weighing its options now and is expected to
act as early as December. It’s time to make sure California voices are
heard in the national discussions.The fight
isn’t over yet; come
meet us at the front lines.
Hope to see you there,
April Glaser
Activism Team
PS: Can’t make it to the event? We’ll be streaming
live starting at 7pm on Thursday, November
20.
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