[svlug] Fwd: San Francisco: Speak out on net neutrality on Thursday, 11/20

[Scott DuBois]

For those who have an active interest in Net Neutrality:


Electronic Frontier Foundation


    Dear Scott,

You are invited to join EFF next Thursday, November 20, for a free
public event on the quickly unfolding national debate on net neutrality
<https://www.eff.org/issues/net-neutrality>, to be hosted at San
Francisco City Hall.

The event <http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/933163> is “Bay Area
Speaks: A People’s Hearing on the Future of the Internet,” where you are
invited to testify at City Hall about why net neutrality matters to Bay
Area communities. Attendees will also receive an update from the
lawyers, policy analysts, and activists who have been working on the
front lines to make sure the FCC takes the right path forward.

Before the hearing, supporters will rally outside City Hall at 5:30pm
and are encouraged to bring cell phones, laptops, and flashlights for a
cell phone vigil and to hold signs and colorful art to demonstrate
support for Internet freedom. Download this image to display on your
screen at the rally.
<https://www.eff.org/files/2014/11/12/net_neutraltity_protest_0.jpg>

*What:* “Bay Area Speaks: A People's Hearing on the Future of the Internet”

*Who: *Former FCC Commissioner Michael Copps; Amy Sonnie, Outreach
Director of the Oakland Public Library; Jay Nath, Chief Innovation
Officer for the City of San Francisco; Corynne McSherry, Director of
Intellectual Property at the Electronic Frontier Foundation; Malkia
Cyril, Executive Director of the Center for Media Justice; Tim Poznar of
Fandor.com; and others.

*Date:* Thursday, November 20

*Time:* Rally – 5:30 pm, Hearing – 7 pm

*Where:* San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place; Room 305

*PLEASE RSVP HERE* <http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/933163>

The People’s Hearing comes at a key moment in the debate over net
neutrality. Last Monday, President Barack Obama issued a statement
<https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/11/white-house-gets-it-net-neutrality-will-fcc-0>
in support of full, clear net neutrality rules, echoing the demands of
the 4 million Americans who have spoken out in favor of the same reforms
throughout the year. The FCC is weighing its options now and is expected
to act as early as December.

It’s time to make sure California voices are heard in the national
discussions.The fight isn’t over yet; come meet us
<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/933163> at the front lines.

Hope to see you there,

April Glaser
Activism Team

PS: Can’t make it to the event? We’ll be streaming live
<http://sfgovtv.org/index.aspx?page=135> starting at 7pm on Thursday,
November 20.