When I first joined the Fediverse I was worried that I would *not* be able to stay on top of current events and news.

I've gladly been proven wrong.

In fact, I often see news before anyone else I know sees it, and it usually comes from credible, easy-to-access sources (and even links that folks have taken the time to put into the Archive so they aren't paywalled).

This week, thanks to #404Media I was even able to share an article with a local organizer that gave further strength to their cause. My group is supportive of their effort to put a pause on integrating cameras in this city into larger networks (even though there are at least 19 Flock-listed ones on one of our highway bypasses).

Thank you, folks who share #news here! It makes a difference, sometimes in ways you didn't even expect.

Here's their project:

The Lawrence Transparency Project

A nonpartisan civic initiative calling for transparency and public input on surveillance technology in Lawrence, Kansas. Formed after the quiet approval of the Fusus platform without community discussion.

The Lawrence Transparency Project (lawrencetransparency.org)