Welcome to Dispatch #28! This week’s issue is all about how to keep ourselves and each other safer. We explore what OpSec (”Operational Security”) is, Mississippi Freedom Schools, and practical steps we can take to prepare our communities for attack.
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Easy Actions to Take
Why: AI has been a critical feature of Israel’s targeting and bombing in Gaza, allowing it to accelerate the creation of kill lists and launch airstrikes with minimal human oversight, and Vercel’s (an AI company) founder just posted a selfie with Netanyahu two years into a genocide. Vercel is hosting a high-profile AI event and we must pressure invited speaker to cancel their appearance and appear to tacitly endorse genocide-supporters. Organized by MPower For Change
Why: The labor movement can play a critical role in stopping Israel’s assault on Gaza by refusing to load bombs onto ships, drive ammunition, or otherwise enable Israel’s military supply chain. As seen in Italy, pressure from labor can have a huge impact. As of now, the American labor leader AFL-CIO has not made any declaration against Israel.
Why: Major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Peacock, HBO, and ESPN are airing recruitment advertisements for ICE, the immigration agency carrying out kidnappings across the United States. This document provides 3 easy actions we can collectively take to apply pressure on these companies. PS - Qobuz is a great alternative to Spotify that pays artists the most and you can use a tool like Soundiiz to transfer your playlists.
Little (Movement) Wins
How Mississippi Turned Education into Liberation
Activist History
