Online Civil LIberties Activism Organizations List, Ver. 11.8 ============================================================= Outposts on the Electronic Frontier - international, national, regional & local groups supporting the online community's rights to privacy and intellectual freedom. PART 5 An ACTION/EFF FAQ by Stanton McCandlish Updated: Jan. 21, 1997 Archived at: http://www.eff.org/pub/Activism/activ_groups.faq See also http://www.eff.org/pub/Activism/activ_resource.faq, the Online Activism Resources List. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ** District of Columbia ** WASHINGTON DC METRO AREA (DISTRICT-WIDE) * Electronic Frontiers Mid-Atlantic (EF Mid-Atlantic, EF M-A) EF M-A is a budding online civil liberties organization along the lines of the other EF organizations in the US and abroad. Still in the organizing stages. EF M-A will be devoted to protecting online privacy and free speech in the Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia area. An organizing meeting is scheduled for Nov. or Dec. 1996. General: salgak@dcez.nicom.com (Keith Glass) * Group 2600 [and some public access operators] Group 2600 is a computer security & hacking club, also concerned with encryption, and online free speech and privacy issues. General: Bob Stratton Mikki Barry ** Florida ** STATE-WIDE * Electronic Frontiers of Florida (EF-Florida, EF-FL) An organization formed for education and activism in furtherance of online privacy, encryption, freedom of information, intellectual property rights, and freedom of expression. Though independent of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, EF-Florida shares a concern for the future of the Internet and how people will be affected by what directions governments take to regulate it. Electronic Frontiers of Florida firmly believes in taking proactive and reactive measures to ensure integrity, privacy and freedom to not only the individual, but to the on-line business community. General: efflorida@haus.net Info: info@efflorida.org Admin: datura@haus.net (Scottt Brower) WWW: http://www.efflorida.org ** Georgia ** STATE-WIDE * Electronic Frontiers Georgia (EF-Georgia, EFGA) Electronic Frontiers Georgia is a civil liberties organization that has been formed to fight for freedom, privacy, and access on [the US State of] Georgia's computer networks. Monthly physical meetings are held in Atlanta. General: efg@ninja.techwood.org WWW: http://www.efga.org/ Voice: +1 770 512 8746 (Robert Costner, organizer) ** Indiana ** STATE-WIDE * Electronic Frontiers Kentucky/Indiana/Ohio (EF-Kentucky/Indiana/Ohio, EF-KIO) EF-KIO is a new organization, dedicated to helping educate the public about cyberliberty issues in these states, and protect online privacy and free speech at the local, state, and federal levels. NOTE: This organization is in need of members and volunteers! General: dsw@iglou.com (Daniel Weinstein) WWW: http://www.win.net/ef-kio/ Gopher: gopher.eff.org, 1/Groups/EF-KIO FTP: ftp.eff.org, /pub/Groups/EF-KIO/ ** Kentucky ** STATE-WIDE * Electronic Frontiers Kentucky/Indiana/Ohio (EF-Kentucky/Indiana/Ohio, EF-KIO) [see entry under Indiana.] ** Massachusetts ** CAMBRIDGE-BOSTON METRO AREA/MIT * Boston Coalition for Freedom of Expression (BCFE) BCFE is an alliance of artists, writers, arts administrators, educators, and citizens concerned about censorship, arts advocacy, and the right of all segments of our society to be heard. The BCFE is a project of Mobius, an artist-run center for experimental art in all media. "An affiliate of the National Campaign for Freedom of Expression, the BCFE formed in May 1990 to combat attacks on the arts at the local, state, and national levels. In June 1990 the BCFE participated in the National Campaign's nationwide Freedom of Expression Festival by sending a 24- foot video/multi-media Freedom of Expression Caravan, around the city to distribute information and to interview people on the street. In July and August, we held demonstrations in support of the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Photographic Resource Center when both came under attack by the pro-censorship forces of the extreme right. Since that time we have lobbied for arts funding and against restrictive laws and amendments both in the Massachusetts Legislature and in Congress. We have testified at legislative hearings, marched, rallied, petitioned, sponsored panel discussions and performances, created resource files, and distributed informational materials. On June 1, 1991, we observed the Bicentennial of the Bill of Rights by sponsoring a Celebration of Free Expression on Boston Common. In the fall of 1992, we held an event series at Mobius that culminated in our first annual 24-hour reading of banned literature. The BCFE is now developing educational presentations on First Amendment issues and free expression." WWW: http://world.std.com/~kip/bcfe.html Voice: +1 617 497 7193 * MIT Student Association for Freedom of Expression (SAFE) A student organization at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that works to organize support for freedom of speech and other forms of freedom of expression. SAFE takes strong positions against academic censorship, and censorship of online media. They maintain detailed archives related to these issues. General: safe-request@mit.edu WWW: http://www.mit.edu:8001/activities/safe/home.html ** Maryland ** STATE-WIDE * Electronic Frontiers Mid-Atlantic (EF Mid-Atlantic, EF M-A) [See entry under District of Columbia.] ** Mississippi ** GULF COAST * SotMESC/GCMS Founded in 1989, this organization is dedicated to preserving the integrity and cohesion of the computing society. By promoting computer education, liberties and efficiency, we believe we can secure freedoms for all computer users while retaining privacy. Every month more services, networks, countries and facilities are integrated into the world-wide networks than ever before. The demand is increasing. Future network implementations and schemes need to be formulated and put into place to meet this demand so that everyone can be online throughout the world. Let us be united together in information and communication. [SotMESC, which doesn't appear to officially stand for anything acronymically speaking, has strong pro-free-speech and pro-privacy positions.] Chapters in Alaska, Orlando Florida, Atlanta Georgia, Mobile Alabama, Montgomery Alabama, Oxford MS, Long Beach MS, California, Ocean Springs MS, and other locations. General: Robert Jones Snail: PO Box 573 Long Beach MS 39560 USA ** Minnesota ** STATE-WIDE * Minnesota Electronic Democracy Project (E-Democracy) Minnesota E-Democracy 1994 is a non-partisan effort to provide the public with greater access to campaign and election information in electronic form. This volunteer effort is working to help candidates place their position papers and other information on the Internet. Information, knowledge, and connectivity are key ingredients in our democracy. This effort may demonstrate how electronic communication can be a positive contribution as well as a challenge in our democracy. NOTE: this project's working groups are now forming, and goals are to acheved by Aug.-Nov. 1994. General: e-democracy@free-net.mpls-stpaul.mn.us Mailing list: majordomo@mr.net [message body: subscribe mn-politics] Mailing list admin: Mick Souder News-only mailing list: majordomo@freenet.msp.mn.us [message body: subscribe mn-democracy News-only list admin: Steven Clift WWW: http://freenet.msp.mn.us/govt/e-democracy Tech. Coord.: Scott Fritche Project Coord.: Steven Clift ** Missouri ** KANSAS CITY AREA * Greater Kansas City Sysop Association (GKCSA) [No info available.] General: Scott Lent P.O. Box 14480 Parkville, MO 64152 Voice: +1 816 734 2949 BBS: +1 816 734 4732 ** New Hampshire ** * Electronic Frontiers New Hampshire (EFNH) A state/local group founded to work with federal and state legislators and media on issues of electronic democracy, freedom of speech in the online world, privacy of email and other electronic communication, access to govt. information, and access issues surrounding the Nat'l. Information Infrastructure debate. Goals include airing important networking ideas, attracting media & govt. attention to the issues, focussing on civil rights online and providing a forum for discussion of same, protect against, draw attention to, and provide a voice to speak against govt. encroachments on individual liberties in networking, especially from a grassroots level, and improving public access to govt. information. EFNH is still in the formative stages. It plans to formalize considerably before long. The "kickoff" meeting was Jan. 21, '94. General: efnh@mv.com Dan York Mark E. Mallett Marta Greenberg FTP: ftp.eff.org, pub/Groups/EF-New_Hampshire/ (not much here) WWW: http://www.efnh.org/ (this is the official EFNH site) Gopher: gopher.eff.org, 1/Groups/EF-New_Hampshire (not much here) Voice: +1 603 437 5868 (Dan York) ** New York ** NEW YORK CITY METRO AREA * The Society for Electronic Access (SEA) SEA is a membership organization focusing on civil liberties and access issues that affect the online world. SEA is based in New York City, so many of their activities are focused toward the New York metropolitan area, though issues of national concern are addressed. Basic Info: sea-info@sea.org (auto reply) General: sea@sea.org Membership: sea-member@sea.org Administration: Simona Nass , President Media Contact: Steve Barber , Secretary FTP: ftp.eff.org, /pub/Groups/SEA/ (minimal info; most is on gopher/www) Gopher: gopher.panix.com, 1/SEA WWW: http://www.panix.com/sea/ Snail: Post Office Box 7081 New York, NY, 10116-7081 Voice: +1 212 592 3801 WESTERN NY STATE * Genesee Community College Group [No info available.] General: Thomas J. Klotzbach <3751365@mcimail.com> Snail: Thomas J. Klotzbach Genesee Community College Batavia, NY 14020 Voice (work) +1 716 343 0055 x358 ** Ohio ** * Electronic Frontiers Kentucky/Indiana/Ohio (EF-Kentucky/Indiana/Ohio, EF-KIO) [See entry under Indiana.] ** Oklahoma ** STILLWATER * [Group name unknown.] [No info available.] General: Lonny L. Lowe Snail: Lonny L. Lowe c/o Freelance Consulting 514 S. Pine Stillwater OK 74074-2933 USA Voice: +1 405 747 4242 ** Rhode Island ** STATE-WIDE * Center for Public Information (CPI) A group of Rhode Islanders active in government reform and/or providing electronic access to information have united to form the Center for Public Information, Inc. (CPI), a nonprofit organization devoted to making information by and about government more accessible. The agency will utilize computer technology and traditional publishing methods to make information from government agencies and nonprofits dealing with government reform and policy easier, faster, and less expensive to access. Projects include: assisting state and local government agencies with making their information electronically available; developing computerized resource databases; publishing resource guides; requesting and reporting public records and information regarding government activities; developing and supporting legislation supporting public access to govt. information; Assisting nonprofit agencies involved with government reform and govt. information; and improving electronic access to govt. information. General: David M. Goldstein FTP: ??? Gopher: ??? WWW: ??? BBS: ??? Voice: Linda DiCecco, +1 401 942 3984 Fax: +1 401 351 9122 Snail: 428 Smith St. Providence RI 02908 USA ** Tennessee ** NASHVILLE * [Group name unknown.] [No info available.] General: Craig Owensby Snail: Craig Owensby 805 Harpeth Bend Dr. Nashville TN 37205 Voice: +1 615 662 2011 (home) +1 615 248 5271 (work) ** Texas ** AUSTIN * Electronic Freedom Fighters - Austin (EFF-Austin) EFF-Austin was formed to protect constitutional guarantees of free speech and freedom from unreasonable search and seizure for users of computer networks. Experience has taught us that these freedoms must be fought for if they are to survive in the online world. EFF-Austin was created as an experimental local chapter of the national EFF but became independent in 1993 while retaining contacts with the parent organization. We're heavily involved in public speaking, education, and advocacy of constitutional rights in cyberspace. "We're Austin's forum for discussion of all concerns related to the cutting edge where society meets technology." General: eff-austin-moderator@tic.com Mailing list subscriptions: eff-austin-request@tic.com Directors: eff-austin-directors@tic.com Usenet: austin.eff FTP: ftp.zilker.net, /eff-austin/ Gopher: gopher.zilker.net, 1/eff-austin WWW: http://www.eff-austin.org/ Snail: P.O. Box 18957 Austin TX 78760 USA Voice: +1 512 465 7871 BBS: +1 512 467 7317, the SMOFboard (8-n-1, 14400bps V.42b/MNP1-5) +1 512 259 9546, Lion's Den (8-n-1, 2400bps) (and many other local info-sites) HOUSTON * Electronic Frontiers Houston (EFH) a non-profit corporation devoted to working with and for the Houston computer and telecommunications community. Working in alliance with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, EFF-Austin and other national and regional organizations, EFH acts as a focal point for the diverse set of individuals who find themselves involved in computer communications. Included on the EFH's agenda are: advocating civil liberty issues in "cyberspace," promoting wider public access to computer networks, exploring artistic and social implications of new digital media, and educating the public about the increasingly important on-line world. General: efh@efh.org WWIVnet: efh@5285 Board of Directors: efh-directors@blkbox.com (efh-directors@5285 on WWIVnet) Usenet: houston.efh.talk FidoNet: EF_HOU echomail conf (available on local BBSs) WWW: http://www.efh.org/ Snail: 2476 Bolsover #145 Houston TX 77005 USA Voice: Ed Cavazos, +1 713 781 3310 BBS: +1 713 781 4305, Bamboo Gardens (login as EFH GUEST, pw EFH) ** Virginia ** STATE-WIDE * Electronic Frontiers Mid-Atlantic (EF Mid-Atlantic, EF M-A) [See entry under District of Columbia.] RICHMOND * Richmond Law & Technology Association (LTA) The Richmond Law & Technology Association is a student organization at the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. LTA began in January of 1994, founded by Rick Klau, Leonard Presberg and Brennen Keene. The LTA exists to promote the study of the law of technology and to help teach the technology of law. Within this broad mission, the LTA sponsors several projects, including symposia and an Internet mailing list forum. General: lta@uofrlaw.urich.edu> Mailing list subscribe: listserv@listserv.law.cornell.edu, message body: "subscribe studentlawtech [Firstname Lastname]" WWW: http://freenet.vcu.edu/science/lawtech/lawtech.html BLACKSBURG/VA TECH * Electronic Communication Society of Virginia Tech (ECS) A user/sysop association at Virginia Tech. Their charter does not mention civil liberties issues, but representatives of ECS appear concerned about privacy and free speech online, as well as access issues, and they provide links to other organizations working on these problems. Maybe a good place to begin some local activism efforts. Membership appears to be limited to students and alumni. General: Adam Langer, president WWW: http://www.vt.edu:10021/org/ecs/ Usenet: vt.org.ecs Telnet: vtcbx.cc.vt.edu, enter "CALL 26150" at prompt; login: NEW (at "NN:" prompt) ************************************************************************* ADMINISTRIVIA ============= * WHO/WHERE: This list is maintained by Stanton McCandlish , and FAQ-ized and distributed by L. Detweiler. It is based on a previous version by Shari Steele. Future updates will be posted to ACTION mailing list and comp.org.eff.talk, besides several other places. The most current version is available from: ftp.eff.org, /pub/Activism/activ_groups.faq gopher.eff.org, 1/Activism, activ_groups.faq http://www.eff.org/pub/activ_groups.faq * SCOPE: This list focuses on: 1) organizations dealing with online issues such as cryptography, intellectual freedom in networking, and access to government information, 2) organizations working on access to online resources, and supporting community networking, and 3) general activism and civil liberties organizations providing material online. The listing of all activism groups (e.g. [non-]smokers' rights, environment- alism, gun ownership/regulation, etc.) and partisan politics groups, is outside the scope of this list. * YOUR LISTING: Please! Check your entry regularly and make sure it is up to date. If your org/group does not have a description, please send one ASAP, or there's not really much point in listing you. Please expand on your group's contact information as much as possible. Thank you. * BIG ORGS: Wide-spread organizations, with many local affiliates, subdivisions, or chapters, are listed as one organization. So far, this includes CPSR, NPTN/Free-Net, LWV and APC/IGC. To list all the local groups individually would consume a large amount of space, and would make this list much longer than it needs to be. In some cases there are no national-level resources we can point to, only local ones, but these will appear under the national/internation entry, not local entries. * WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE between the "Global/Multinational" and "National/ International" categories as far as inter-/multi-national goes? The former is for organizations with a global basis, or covering a large number of countries. On the other hand, an organization that just covered, say, the US and Canada, or Australia and New Zealand, would be listed under the latter. * THANKS to: Steve Barber, Simona Nass, Art McGee, Ed Cavazos, John S. Quarterman, Jon Lebkowsky, Shari Steele, L. Detweiler, Elizabeth Reid, Bernard Aboba, Ellen Pack, Eric Hughes, Derek Atkins, Tom Gray, Karl Lui Barrus, Malcolm Arnold, Mike Godwin, Shari Steele, Phil Agre, Jim Warren, Carl Kadie, Kurt Fuchs, Dave Banisar, and all the other folks we pumped for info. * CONTRIBUTIONS: We are constantly looking to update this list, so if you know of other groups that we should add, or if you are trying to form a group in your local area, please forward the name of the group and contact information to Stanton McCandlish . Please also inform of any updates or changes that need to be made. * DISTRIBUTION: This FAQ is Copyright 1995 Electronic Frontier Foundation, and is made available as a freeware service to the online community, on behalf of the the ACTION forum. 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If you need to update something, please tell the maintainer, who will make sure the master copy is corrected and a new version distributed.] The maintainer(s) of this document will greatly appreciate notification of hardcopy publication or inclusion in other non-ephemeral collections (CD-ROM compilations, etc.) Note that some of this text is borrowed from the promotional literature of the organizations described herein. The purpose of such things is to be copied and to spread info, so I can't see there being any objections, but if you are paranoid about reprint rights, best to contact the organizations yourself and make sure it's ok. Before printing in any "real" publication, it would be a good idea to do so anyway, just to make sure the info is correct and current.