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Take Back Your Online Privacy: Dox Resisters Edition (June 22)

“Doxing” is when an activist or other individual faces harassment after their personal information is released online. In this free class, we will offer some basic tips for protecting your identity online, and considering what you post and how, as well as a few tips for how to handle being doxed if it happens to… Continue reading Take Back Your Online Privacy: Dox Resisters Edition (June 22)

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Take Back Your Online Privacy: Computer Security Resources For Activists & Everyday Humans

Here is a collection of resources from Oh Shit! What Now?’s “Take Back Your Online Privacy” class. We either used these resources and links in the creation of the class, or they offer opportunities for further learning and study. Recommended Virtual Private Networks These Virtual Private Networks were vetted by Oh Shit! What Now?’s volunteer… Continue reading Take Back Your Online Privacy: Computer Security Resources For Activists & Everyday Humans

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CLASS: Take Back Your Online Privacy (April 23)

After Congress voted to repeal online privacy protections, many people have suggested using a Virtual Private Network to protect your browsing behavior. Unfortunately, not all VPNs are created equal. In this free class, we’ll talk about how to select a VPN that meets your needs, and some other simple steps you can take to create… Continue reading CLASS: Take Back Your Online Privacy (April 23)

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Social Media 101: Resources For Activists & Citizen Journalists

These resources were used while creating the Oh Shit! What Now? Social Media 101 class, or offer opportunities for further learning. You’ll also find links to websites and apps which can help movement organizers and citizen journalists on social media. Apps  Boomerang — create 6 second looping animated gifs Instaweather — put weather info on your photos… Continue reading Social Media 101: Resources For Activists & Citizen Journalists

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CLASS: Social Media 101 For Activists & Citizen Journalists (Feb. 25)

Free Social Media Basics Class hosted by Kit O’Connell! Social media alone can’t create social justice, but it’s created a powerful tool for activists and community organizers to reach people and amplify their issues. Additionally, social networks allow anyone to become a journalist, instantly sharing important breaking news or events with the world. In this class,… Continue reading CLASS: Social Media 101 For Activists & Citizen Journalists (Feb. 25)

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CLASS: Personal Communications Security 101 (FEB 4)

Don’t live in fear of your phone! Join us for a personal communication security workshop and learn how to put your technology (and those who might be monitoring it) in their place. Topics of this workshop include encryption, VPN, strong passwords and passcodes, and general security tips and hints. Please bring your phones and/or laptops… Continue reading CLASS: Personal Communications Security 101 (FEB 4)