EFF to Host Livestream on LGBTQ+ Solidarity Against Surveillance

• The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is hosting a free, live-streamed event titled "EFFecting Change: LGBTQ+ Solidarity Against the Tide of Surveillance" on June 17, 2026.
• The discussion focuses on countering the rising wave of censorship and targeted surveillance affecting LGBTQ+ communities.
• Participants will explore how to build safer virtual spaces, the influence of platform policies and government pressure on digital safety, and strategies for achieving platform accountability.

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Pacific Time
• Format: Livestream followed by a live Q&A session

Panelists

• Paige Collings: Lawyer and digital policy activist focusing on state surveillance and corporate restrictions.
• Jillian C. York: EFF Director for International Freedom of Expression and author of "Silicon Values."
• Soatok Dreamseeker: Security engineer specializing in applied cryptography and key transparency for the Fediverse.
• Luísa Franco Machado: Expert in digital rights, data justice, and AI ethics, recognized as a UN Young Leader for the SDGs.