TONIGHT April 1 @ 6:30pm- Speak up against Facial Recognition Technology
From our friends at Yolo People Power comes this action item for our Davis members TONIGHT, April 1 @ 6:30pm, Davis City Hall Community Chambers (23 Russell Blvd):
In our continuous effort to protect the rights and privacy of our community, we find ourselves at a critical juncture. The Police Accountability Commission (PAC) is currently considering a recommendation to the City Council concerning the ban on Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) in Davis. Despite the overwhelming evidence against the use of FRT due to its biases against minority groups, we have learned that at least one influential member of the commission is opposed to this ban.
This is where we need your help.
Why It’s Critical Now:
The upcoming PAC meeting is a decisive moment for us to collectively voice our concerns and advocate for the prohibition of use of FRT by the City of Davis. The technology’s lack of reliability, especially its proven bias against people of color, women and gender non-conforming folks, presents a dangerous potential for misuse and wrongful identification, thereby causing greater harm than good. Moreover, the pervasive surveillance culture that FRT fosters encroaches upon our fundamental rights to privacy and freedom, creating a watched society rather than a safe one.
How You Can Make an Impact:
Attend the PAC Meeting: Your presence will demonstrate the strong community support for privacy rights and ethical policing. Show the commission that we stand united against FRT.
Speak Up During Public Comment: It’s crucial that the commission hears from a broad spectrum of voices. We urge you to participate in the public comment period to express:
- Concern over FRT’s accuracy and its discriminatory impact on marginalized communities.
- The potential for FRT to violate privacy rights and civil liberties.
- The importance of the commission’s role in representing community interests and safeguarding against surveillance overreach.
Send the Commission an Email: If you cannot attend, please send an email to the commission at PAC@cityofdavis.org
The opposition within the commission underscores the necessity of our collective action. Now more than ever, your voice is essential in guiding our community towards a decision that upholds the values of privacy, equity, and justice.
Together, we can influence the outcome of this critical issue. Thank you for standing with us in this important moment.
Best regards,
Yolo People Power
California Grassroots Alliance – Mile Marker Six Election Recap – April 4 @ 7 PM
Join CA Grassroots Alliance leaders, group leaders from around the state and a panel of in-district experts as they break down what happened in the primary and assess what it will take between now and November to win the six most winnable seats in CA on the road to regaining the House majority.
Canvassing, Voter Registration, and more!
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Indivisible Reiterates Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in Israel and Gaza in Response to Ruling from the International Court of Justice
Please read the Indivisible.org latest statement below calling for all the parties to do everything in in their power to enact a durable ceasefire, and then call your Senators/Representative
Contact only your own Representative (Rep. Mike Thompson or Rep. Doris Matsui). Former Yolo County Representative Garamendi has called for a ceasefire- we want our current Representative to do the same!
| Rep. Thompson Woodland phone: 530-753-5301 |
| Rep. Thompson web contact form |
| Rep. Matsui Sacramento phone: (916) 498-5600 |
| Rep. Matsui web contact form |
Example call/email script (your own words are best!)
I am a constituent and I am [calling/writing] today to ask [Sen. Padilla/Sen. Butler/Rep. Thompson/Rep. Matsui] to publicly call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. It’s heartbreaking to witness the loss of civilian life in Gaza and the West Bank stemming from the Israeli military’s campaign. Any humanitarian solution to this crisis starts with stopping the bombs. Achieving safety and security for Israelis and Palestinians will not be achieved through a continued campaign of collective punishment.
I am counting on you to publicly call for a humanitarian ceasefire and to use your position to push for an end to hostilities and to deliver urgently needed humanitarian assistance.
California Grassroots Alliance – Save the Date – April 24
Details are still in development, but mark your calendar for April 24, 7PM for the California Grassroots Alliance 2024 Election Launch on Zoom to learn how we can engage to win back six US House seats with guest speakers, Katie Porter, Ben Wikler and Jessica Craven.
Central Valley Matters Fundraiser – April 25
Mark your calendar for April 25 @ 5 PM when Jane Fonda and Dolores Heurta join a conversation on Why the Central Valley Matters.
Help Wanted – Letters to the Editor Coordinator
Letters to the Editor are important tools to use to promote democracy and progressive policies in this critical election year, 2024. Do you like to write? Do you feel strongly something needs to be done to save our democracy in 2024? This could be the perfect project for you. If you are interested or curious, contact Indivisible Yolo at indivisibleyolo@gmail.com and we’d be very happy to set up a time to discuss this project with you.
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