These days it s easy to feel adrift from the people in your life. At times, physical distance alongside social and political unrest seems like a never-ending rising tide. It can feel overwhelming. We have felt it here at EFF, but thankfully during our 30th Anniversary, EFF s purpose has never been more clear. EFF s members have shown that even through the worst of times, we will still come together to fight against police surveillance, defend the use of strong encryption, and protect our rights to free speech on the Internet (to name just a few of this year s biggest battles).
EFF members didn t skip a beat and proved the strength of their numbers this year. Last spring, the EFF membership team was tasked with planning the first-ever virtual Members Speakeasy. Despite being an organization whose entire purpose is to fight for digital rights, we had to climb a steep learning curve to throw a successful program in virtual space! Thankfully, our members showed that they are ready and