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This (and similar issues) is the main reason that I donate a non-trivial (10%) part of my earnings to ACLU (and 2 other) organization. Our rights and freedoms

This (and similar issues) is the main reason that I donate a non-trivial (10%) part of my earnings to ACLU (and 2 other) organization. Our rights and freedoms do not come without struggle. And they sure do not last without somebody constantly defending them. And it’s only bravado to assume that we can stand against the might of federal agents as individuals without dedicated organizations fighting for us. Please donate to ACLU - as much as you can.

thingification 4y ago
Not claiming that ACLU does nothing useful -- I certainly don't know enough to say -- but what do you think about this (which suggests to me a damaged commitment to civil liberties): https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2022/01/30/the-aclu-reverses-course-once-again-in-the-interest-of-wokeness/ https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2022/01/30/the-aclu-reverses-... What other organisations do you donate to along the same lines?
- hnbad 4y ago
  Maybe it's just me but all unironic use of the term "wokeness", especially as an accusation, should be limited to post New Atheism era or Gamer Gate era YouTube channels by faceless cartoon narrators calling themselves things like Skeptical Panda, Truthoid or ${obscure_bronze_age_ruler_here}. It just instantly sinks any attempt at seriousness. The website might as well be called Destroying Creationists with Facts and Logic after publishing an article with a headline like that.
awofford 4y ago
ACLU is a shadow of what it once was. Their unprincipled wavering on free speech ensures that I will not be donating to them. I would, however, love some new recommendations for where those donations can go.
- hnbad 4y ago
  If you are looking for something more right libertarian or conservative-supported, you probably want FIRE. If you are looking for something more consistently progressive or liberal-supported, you might want to give the EFF a try. If you specifically care about free speech above all, you're probably right libertarian. It's fine. There's no such thing as centrism in real life politics and an individual's political alignments can vary drastically in different issues rather than line up perfectly with any specific political movement. Especially if you consider yourself apolitical or haven't really reflected on the entirety of your political beliefs and how they interact with each other (most people haven't).

thingification 4y ago

Not claiming that ACLU does nothing useful -- I certainly don't know enough to say -- but what do you think about this (which suggests to me a damaged commitment to civil liberties): https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2022/01/30/the-aclu-reverses-course-once-again-in-the-interest-of-wokeness/ https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2022/01/30/the-aclu-reverses-... What other organisations do you donate to along the same lines?

hnbad 4y ago
Maybe it's just me but all unironic use of the term "wokeness", especially as an accusation, should be limited to post New Atheism era or Gamer Gate era YouTube channels by faceless cartoon narrators calling themselves things like Skeptical Panda, Truthoid or ${obscure_bronze_age_ruler_here}. It just instantly sinks any attempt at seriousness. The website might as well be called Destroying Creationists with Facts and Logic after publishing an article with a headline like that.

awofford 4y ago

ACLU is a shadow of what it once was. Their unprincipled wavering on free speech ensures that I will not be donating to them. I would, however, love some new recommendations for where those donations can go.

hnbad 4y ago
If you are looking for something more right libertarian or conservative-supported, you probably want FIRE. If you are looking for something more consistently progressive or liberal-supported, you might want to give the EFF a try. If you specifically care about free speech above all, you're probably right libertarian. It's fine. There's no such thing as centrism in real life politics and an individual's political alignments can vary drastically in different issues rather than line up perfectly with any specific political movement. Especially if you consider yourself apolitical or haven't really reflected on the entirety of your political beliefs and how they interact with each other (most people haven't).