Listen to @nasser.wiki on @wbur.org All Things Considered about the importance of tracking prosecutor data, understanding why cases get dismissed, where racial disparities take hold, and what prosecutorial practices actually support community safety. #mapoli www.wbur.org/upnext/2026/...

Mass. district attorneys' offices use tech from the dial-up era

The DA's offices are in the process of buying new software. Nasser Eledroos, who worked as a senior data scientist for the Suffolk County district attorney, said the current system has severe limitati...

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This is not a joke. This is a screenshot of the actual case management software used by Massachusetts' 11 District Attorneys. Must-read work here by @nasser.wiki nasser.blog/dial-up-just...

Good time to revisit @nasser.wiki:

Progress Shouldn’t Poison Black Communities

In South Memphis, Tennessee, a neighborhood called Boxtown is paying the price for the AI revolution with every breath, writes Nasser Eledroos.

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To learn more about the demise of this year's RightsCon gathering, I spoke to the executive director of Access Now, Alejandro Mayoral Baños, and the director of RightsCon, Nikki Gladstone, about their experience, why this moment matters, and what's next for the community they convene.

RightsCon Organizers Take Stock of What's Next After Zambia

A conversation with Access Now executive director Alejandro Mayoral Baños and RightsCon director Nikki Gladstone.

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I didn’t make it to Zambia for RightsCon, but fortunately I was en route to Nairobi when I found out. Decided to stay here for a bit and see friends. Making new friends every day!

RightsCon's cancellation marks a major escalation in transnational repression and is a testament to China’s influence on global digital rights far beyond its borders, writes Article19's Michael Caster. He calls for a true reckoning with China’s influence and meaningful cross-movement coordination.

China's Disruption of RightsCon is a Wake-Up Call To Counter Its Authoritarian Influence

RightsCon’s cancellation should inspire a reckoning with China’s influence, writes Michael Caster, head of the Global China Program at ARTICLE 19.

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sooooo is anyone gonna mention this? www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/... kinda important context to the impossible decisions the Zambian government has to make. I know we're all conditioned to rush to China=bad rhetoric but we should also note the US's role in this decision. Realpolitik is a thing

Minerals for aid: Are new US health deals ‘exploiting’ African countries?

Zimbabwe and Zambia have pushed back against 'lopsided' agreements after US asks for health data and minerals.

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RightsCon@rightscon.org · 5mo ago

Following our April 29 announcement, we believe it's important to be transparent about the context that led to the decision. We want to explain, where we can, why this was made on such short notice, only days before we were set to host RightsCon. Read: www.rightscon.org/rc26-stateme...

The pets know I’m sad about #RightsCon being cancelled.

At RightsCon, an activist from Africa will meet an activist from Nepal, become friends, trade notes. It’s exactly the kind of innovative, revolutionary place authoritarian countries don’t want. It’s diverse politically: from lefties to libertarians to classic liberals. 3/5

RightsCon 2026 being cancelled at the last minute is more than a disruption — it’s a warning. Spaces for digital rights are shrinking. We need to rally, adapt, and defend them now. www.komaitis.org/write-share-... #RightsCon #InternetFreedom #DigitalRights #RightsCon2026 #China #humanrights

RightsCon 2026 in Zambia is cancelled — now what?

The  cancellation  of RightsCon 2026 in Lusaka, just days before it was set to begin on May 4th, is more than a logistical disruption. It is a jolt to one of the last truly global spaces where...

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I wrote about RightsCon's cancellation after Zambia's government announced it would postpone the event to sort out its concerns over "thematic issues." With thousands about to depart (or already en route) to Lusaka, it's a huge blow to the digital and human rights field.

RightsCon Canceled After Zambia Requires ‘Full Alignment’ With 'National Values'

Organizers canceled the event just days before thousands were set to descend on Lusaka to discuss issues at the intersection of technology and human rights.

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Me and a few friends boarded our flight out of JFK right as the news was emerging that #RightsCon is in trouble. 15 hour flight to Nairobi with no Wi-Fi and we disembark to learn the news that it’s canceled and that we should not board our connection to Lusaka.

More reporting about #RightsCon from @404media.co www.404media.co/rightscon-hu...

World’s Largest Digital Human Rights Conference Suddenly 'Postponed'

RightsCon was delayed by Zambia's Ministry of Information for "thematic issues" and problems with speakers.

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Nasser Eledroos@nasser.wiki · 5mo ago

Astonishing and confusing @rightscon news occurring right now — Zambian government seems to have “postponed RightsCon?” 5,000+ people, myself included, are on their way right now! www.lusakatimes.com/2026/04/29/g...

Astonishing and confusing @rightscon news occurring right now — Zambian government seems to have “postponed RightsCon?” 5,000+ people, myself included, are on their way right now! www.lusakatimes.com/2026/04/29/g...

Zambia : Government postpones RightsCon 2026 Lusaka summit

Lusaka - Zambia: Government has postponed the highly anticipated RightsCon 2026 global summit, which was scheduled to take place in Lusaka from May 5 to 8.

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I wanna watch the Artemis landing on this.

Loss is just so weird. Haven’t seen an old friend in 16 years, and learned he passed today. When we were young, I remember feeling that — beside him — I could be more. Not more in any quantifiable metric we define a thing. But a permission to be more. I enjoyed it. Thinking of him as I read this.

10/10 no notes

A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years

Sharing this quite late as I was off work for the past two months, but here's a recap of an important discussion I took part in at MozFest back in November: www.techpolicy.press/how-civil-so...

How Civil Society Is Fighting to Protect Digital Rights Amid Global Crisis

Renewed commitment from allies and philanthropies is crucial, write Vita-Activa’s Luisa Ortiz Pérez and IFEX’s Rachael Kay.

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I miss the age of fan films. I used to spend time on TheForce.net where every year there would be some kind of competition for Star Wars fan films -- and I loved watching them. They seem kind of cringe, now, but I remember always wanting to make one.

Happy 10 year anniversary

It can be hard to keep up with EVERYTHING that the Trump admins is doing—and planning to do—right now with ICE and Border Patrol around the US So @wired.com created the ICE Tracker newsletter to ensure you know exactly what's happening....and it's FREE Sign up here: www.wired.com/newsletter/I...

Tracker Newsletter: ICE in Focus

As federal agents carry out Trump’s program of mass deportation, this limited-series newsletter will track what’s happening and what’s coming next.

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🌱🌱🌱🌱 New checklist: ICE Watch Digital security. For anyone working to hold ICE accountable through filming, foot patrols, adopt-a-corner, or rapid response. → activistchecklist.org/ice Designed with a lot of feedback from folks on the frontlines (Minneapolis and elsewhere).

ICE Watch Digital Security | Digital Security Checklists for Activists

Digital security checklist for anyone doing ICE watch, rapid response foot patrols, or accompaniment

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Calling all #Boston #CivicTech folks! Come be in community together. Join TPG on Feb 17th at 6pm inside Bow Market. This is a space for folks passionate about using technology for the public benefit to find peers, swap stories, and build community. RSVP at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

Boston-Area Civic Tech Meetup!

Join fellow civic technologists and public interest technologists for an informal social session. Hosted by Matt Marino with support from Technologists for the Public Good, this is a space for folks p...

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Meanwhile streamer Hasan Piker was live on Twitch last night walking around a Somali business community, talking with Omar Fateh. The bar is underground for legacy media, and they can’t even reach that.

Justin Baragona@justinbaragona.bsky.social · 8mo ago

And, tonight, the network's flagship news program -- 60 Minutes -- ran a clip show of old celeb interviews to "celebrate the movies" rather than put together an episode focused on what's going on in Minnesota.

Our lawmakers have a responsibility to do everything in their power to rein in ICE. The abuses won't stop without our collective action. Silence is complicity. Demand that Massachusetts lawmakers take a stand and pass urgent reforms to rein in ICE. www.aclum.org/ICE

The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5

Despite being pulled, the CBS 60 Minutes segment on CECOT aired in Canada, was recorded, and uploaded to the Internet Archive: archive.org/details/60mi...

Massachusetts drivers are being tracked and their data is being shared nationwide — thanks to police using license plate readers (LPRs) made by Flock and other tech companies. Does your local police department use LPRs? Take action to find out: mobilize.aclum.org/a/email-your...

How does Artificial Intelligence impact our society? Join Laura Bates, Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity @nasser.wiki and moderator Alice Wroe XR Lead, Atlantic Institute to explore AI’s ethical, social and equity risks. 📅 Nov 17 2025 🕰️ 3pm GMT 💻 Zoom Live Event: www.eventbrite.com/e/being-huma...