Welcome to Dispatch #35! This week we’ll be exploring the story of an awesome radical environmental group in France, Earth Uprisings, historical examples of “false flags”, an architect using his skills to support refugees around the world, and more!
In addition this, we are announcing a few changes that will be happening soon at the Conscious Citizens so we can keep this project growing sustainably. We love and appreciate all of the readers and supporters who make this project possible, and we’re excited to continue building toward some of the most requested things - long-form videos, podcasts, educational workshops, in-person events, and more! To do those things, we’re making a some key updates to our membership structure. See our full letter here or keep reading for all the details!
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Easy Actions to Take
⏱~3min | (US Only) Fire the ICE commanders and agents responsible for “death cards”
Why: In Colorado, immigrant advocacy groups have been reporting the use of “death cards” by ICE field agents. These ace of spades playing cards were used during the Vietnam War by U.S. troops claiming credit for kills, as immortalized in the 1979 Vietnam War film “Apocalypse Now.” We’re demanding that those responsible for this intimidation are held accountable. Organized by The Intercept
⏱~3min | (US Only) Tell Congress to Ban AI in War and Surveillance
Why: The use of AI in warfare and surveillance is on par with the threat of biological weapons: the severity and scale of harm is so extreme that regulation won’t cut it. This technology is extremely prone to bias and error, yet militaries are offloading the weight of literal life and death decisions to AI-powered programs.Even though Anthropic recently rejected a contract with the Department of Defense over mass surveillance concerns, we know that there will always be greed-driven tech companies willing to comply with outrageously harmful government demands. Organized by Fight for the Future
⏱~3min | (Worldwide) Ask your favorite businesses and more to ban Meta Ray-Bans!
Why: Meta Ray-Bans are integrating facial recognition technology that puts children, women, and other vulnerable customers in the crosshairs of predators. Check this link for all the resources you need to ban them from your local store, your place of worship, your school, your hospital, etc, and keep your community safe! Organized by Fight for the Future
⏱~3min | (Worldwide) Call for input on the role of media in the context of Israel’s policies and practices toward the Palestinian people, especially after 7 October 2023
Why: Francesca Albanese is working on a new report on the killings and attacks against Palestinian journalists, media workers and their families and the role of media in the context of Israel’s policies and practices toward the Palestinian people, especially after 7 October 2023. They are looking for submissions with information/evidence about targeting of journalists, censorship, media narratives, and more that will influence the study. Organized by United Nations
Little (Movement) Wins
How French Activists are Redefining Climate Action
Activist History
