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Fwd: Spring "Bulletin": From privacy-respecting browser extensions to natural disaster relief
by Baffo 32 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

The mail timing patterns sent me an FSF bulletin to help me look less ridiculous. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Devin Ulibarri, FSF" <info(a)fsf.org> Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:34:39 -0400 Subject: Spring "Bulletin": From privacy-respecting browser extensions to natural disaster relief *Please consider adding <info(a)fsf.org> to your address book, which will ensure that our messages reach you and not your spam box!* *Read and share online: <https://www.fsf.org/blogs/community/spring-bulletin-from-privacy-respecting…>* Dear Reader, What do the right to repair movement, web browser privacy, and a volunteer rescue response to an earthquake have in common? They are all topics covered in our latest [*FSF Bulletin*][0], which is our biannual newsletter about various aspects of free software. Free software, although sometimes seemingly abstract, touches upon many facets of daily life in a concrete way. The *Bulletin* is [now online][1], so that you can read it on the web and share it over email and microblog. [0]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/ [1]: https://magazine.fsf.org/2023-spring/?mtm_campaign=spring23&mtm_source=bull… In this issue of the *Bulletin*, you'll learn about: * Free software's role in the [right to repair movement][2]; * A [report from the FSF's tech team][3] on how this year's hybrid LibrePlanet was broadcast live with free software; * How [the free software tool OpenStreetMap (OSM)][4] helped rescue efforts in the aftermath of Turkey's recent earthquake disaster; * JShelter development and [how the privacy-oriented browser plugin can help protect your privacy][5]; and * [An overview of licensing talks][6] from this year's LibrePlanet: Charting the Course. [2]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2023/spring/free-software-at-the-core-of-the-r… [3]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2023/spring/making-of-how-to-create-a-hybrid-c… [4]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2023/spring/ground-zero-navigating-in-freedom [5]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2023/spring/freedom-and-privacy-on-the-web-our… [6]: https://www.fsf.org/bulletin/2023/spring/trademarks-volunteering-and-code-g… The printed version was already sent to free software supporters around the globe. It is sent a few weeks prior to the publication of the online version and can be a great way to spread free software news, either by sharing your copy with a neighbor or by leaving it out for visitors to read. If you received the printed *Bulletin* in the mail, please let us know when it arrived and help to get the word out by [sharing][15] a picture of your copy with the hashtag #fsfbulletin! We love seeing how far these little pamphlets travel -- and free software has a tangible impact in people's lives throughout the world. In addition to sharing your copy of the *Bulletin*, you can always encourage conversation about free software with some [fresh swag from GNU Press][7]. [15]: https://www.fsf.org/share [7]: https://www.fsf.org/blogs/gnu-press/keep-cool-with-gnu-summer-swag *Note to those receiving the print* Bulletin *who would like to opt out: To unsubscribe from receiving a copy of the printed* Bulletin*, please complete the form at <https://u.fsf.org/3zh>.* [The associate member program started in November of 2002][9] to support the core work of the free software movement, independent from major individual or corporate donors. The FSF wanted to be sustained by the community we serve. As of today, membership dues make up most of the FSF's operational costs. Without members we would not be able to carry out the important work the FSF does for the free software movement. The membership program keeps us working, and publications such as the *Bulletin* help give voice to the stories of free software supporters. Together with your help, we can strive towards a world where computer user freedom is universal. **Can you join this effort as an [FSF associate member][13]?** You can start for as little as $10 per month ($5 for students), or $120 per year. With your support we can get to the strength in numbers we need to both continue our work *and* take on the challenging developments where we need to take a stance. Plus, your membership will count towards achieving our spring goal of 175 new associate members before July 21. You'll be able to enjoy all the [member benefits][12], which include merchandise discounts, a 16GB bootable membership card, and use of our associate member videoconferencing server. When you join as an annual associate member at $120 or more, you'll also be eligible for this year's sustainable and stylish, genuine wood GNU head sticker. [9]: https://www.fsf.org/history/#associate [13]: https://my.fsf.org/join?mtm_campaign=spring23&mtm_source=bulletinmail [12]: https://www.fsf.org/associate/benefits?mtm_campaign=spring23&mtm_source=bul… Yours in freedom, Devin Ulibarri Outreach & Communications Coordinator -- * Follow us on Mastodon at <https://hostux.social/@fsf>, GNU social at <https://status.fsf.org/fsf>, PeerTube at <https://framatube.org/accounts/fsf/video-channels>, and on Twitter at @fsf. * Read about why we use Twitter, but only with caveats at <https://www.fsf.org/twitter>. * Subscribe to our RSS feeds at <https://fsf.org/blogs/RSS>. * Join us as an associate member at <https://www.fsf.org/jf>. * Read our Privacy Policy at <https://www.fsf.org/about/free-software-foundation-privacy-policy>. Sent from the Free Software Foundation, 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02110-1335 United States

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[oss] Fwd: 2023 Virtual Fedora Showcase
by Undescribed Horrific Abuse, One Victim & Survivor of Many 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Arran Griffith Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:23:03 -0400 We are officially announcing the 2023 Virtual Fedora Showcase, taking place this Fall. As a way to bring the community back together in one (virtual) space we are hosting a 2-3 day online event to bring our community together and give users a chance to share their work, discuss their implementations, collaborate, and reconnect. This event will be FREE to all participants and we hope you’ll use this opportunity to bring friends and colleagues along to learn more about Fedora, the software and our community. Registration details will follow in the weeks to come so keep your eyes open for info on that. DETAILS:https://fedora.lyrasis.org/2023-virtual-fedora-showcase/ When: Sept 12-14, 2023 · 2-3 ½ day sessions (depending on level of interest and quantity of proposals) · Times will attempt to be as inclusive as possible for global users What to Expect: · Presentations from colleagues and peers on work they have been doing at their institutions · Program Updates from Fedora and our sister communities · Organization Home Updates · Engagement Activities · Local user-group (virtual) meet-and-greets WE NEED YOU! Don’t think your work is interesting enough?! I bet you’re wrong and that a fellow Fedora user or community member is working through the exact same thing at this very moment. We want to hear about ALL of the things you’ve been working on, Fedora 6 or not!! Submit your presentation proposal using the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/uZtWZVTeXz Proposals will be accepted until July 31, 2023. Presentation ideas can include, but are not limited to the following suggestions: Interesting or unique Fedora implementations How your institution handled recent upgrades or tweaks within your system to solve a problem The good, the bad and the ugly – sharing work that didn’t go so well and what you learned from it Migration stories (Doesn’t have to be Fedora 6 migration stories!) Upcoming work and how you are preparing for it Cool new collections you are working on General Fedora updates from your institution So get your thinking caps on and mark your calendars! We will have a great event in store for you and are looking forward to seeing everyone all together again! Read more about the event on our website here: https://fedora.lyrasis.org/2023-virtual-fedora-showcase/ Cheers, Arran Griffith --- Fedora Program Manager Lyrasis

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BREAKING: Ex-Celsius CEO Indicted On Fraud Charges
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

BREAKING: Ex-Celsius CEO Indicted On Fraud Charges By Phillip Bantz New York federal prosecutors on Thursday announced criminal fraud charges against the founder and former CEO of now-bankrupt crypto company Celsius Network LLC, alleging he misled customers about "core aspects of Celsius's business." Indictment attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/169924…

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Black Employees Hit Denver City Attorney With Race Bias Suit
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

Black Employees Hit Denver City Attorney With Race Bias Suit By Thy Vo Two Black women are suing the Denver City Attorney's Office in Colorado federal court, alleging they were paid less and marginalized because of their race and claiming the former city attorney failed to hold prosecutors and other employees accountable for racist behavior. Complaint attached | Read full article »< https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.law360.com/legalethics/articles/16…

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Miami Mayor Departs Quinn Emanuel Amid Presidential Bid
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

Miami Mayor Departs Quinn Emanuel Amid Presidential Bid By Madison Arnold Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has taken unpaid leave from his role as of counsel at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP while he seeks the Republican nomination for president, a firm spokesman confirmed Wednesday. Read full article » https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/169900…

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Congress Urged To Stop 'Hijacking' Of Shareholder Proposals
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

Congress Urged To Stop 'Hijacking' Of Shareholder Proposals By Sarah Jarvis A Mayer Brown LLP attorney on Wednesday urged Congress and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to bar special interests from "hijacking" the shareholder proposal process while Minnesota's attorney general claimed Texas' hard-line "anti-woke" stance has cost it money. 1 document attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/169899…

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Ex-CFPB Chief Rips 'Abusive' Agency He Led Under Trump
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

Ex-CFPB Chief Rips 'Abusive' Agency He Led Under Trump By Jon Hill Mick Mulvaney, the onetime acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that his former agency is unconstitutionally funded, arguing its budgetary independence has made it into one of the "most abusive agencies" in Washington, D.C. Brief attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.law360.com/banking/articles/169877…

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Stablecoin Issuer, Customers Want Volatility Suit In NYC
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

Stablecoin Issuer, Customers Want Volatility Suit In NYC By Sydney Price A Japanese digital asset issuer and plaintiffs who are suing it over a stablecoin offering have jointly asked a California federal judge to transfer claims against the company to New York, where it maintains its principal place of business. 1 document attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles…

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SEC Proposes Speedier Customer Deposits For Brokers
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

SEC Proposes Speedier Customer Deposits For Brokers By Jessica Corso The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday unveiled a plan that could require the nation's largest brokerage firms to more frequently deposit customer funds into segregated bank accounts in an effort to prevent financial losses in cases of bankruptcy. 2 documents attached | Read full article » | Save to favorites » https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles…

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Divided SEC Approves Reforms To Money-Market Fund Rules
by Gunnar Larson 13 Jul '23

13 Jul '23

Divided SEC Approves Reforms To Money-Market Fund Rules By Tom Zanki A divided U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved new rules aimed at improving the stability of the estimated $6 trillion money-market funds industry during times of stress. Read full article » https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.law360.com/capitalmarkets/articles…

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