I see a lot of opportunity for cross-pollination with other humanist activist groups. I think the Solarpunks and Cypherpunks have a lot of the same libertarian socialist/anarcho syndicalist ideas.
Here’s a discussion I am attempting to have right now about human rights, inspired by a lemmy.world post:
https://infosec.pub/post/698707
This plan outlines potential actions for enabling certain societal rights. These measures might need substantial changes and persistent, collective action from various stakeholders, including governments, non-profit organizations, businesses, communities, and individuals.
1) Right to Solidarity
Educate the public about their rights to organize, unionize, and engage in collective bargaining.
Advocate for and draft legislation to safeguard and expand these rights, including during strikes.
Establish legal aid funds for workers facing legal action when involved in strikes.
2) Right of Initiative and Right to Recall
Lobby for legislative reforms permitting citizens to initiate legislation or recall elected officials.
Launch educational campaigns to inform citizens about these rights and how to exercise them.
3) Right to Free Software
Encourage the development and use of open-source software through public funding.
Urge government and institutions to adopt open-source software and contribute to open-source projects.
Promote legislation ensuring proprietary software companies provide public access to their source code or offer free alternatives.
4) Right to a Third Place
Invest in public infrastructure, such as parks, community centers, and libraries, which can function as third places.
Encourage businesses and developers to incorporate community spaces into their plans.
Implement urban planning policies prioritizing the creation of spaces for community interaction.
5) Freedom from Eviction
Advocate for housing as a human right and push for legislation that protects against eviction, especially during rent strikes or for vulnerable communities.
Invest in affordable housing projects and increase public housing funding.
Enforce rental control policies and establish legal funds to assist tenants facing eviction.
6) Right to Democratic Education
Advocate for democratic and inclusive education systems allowing students, parents, and teachers a voice in decision-making.
Encourage educational policies promoting critical thinking, creativity, and active participation in society.
Develop training programs for teachers to implement democratic education in classrooms.
7) Right to Cross Borders
Advocate for fair and compassionate immigration policies.
Support international cooperation to address the root causes of forced migration.
Improve legal and humanitarian assistance for refugees and asylum seekers.
8) Right to be Forgotten
Advocate for digital privacy laws, including the right to be forgotten, and lobby for their implementation.
Raise public awareness about digital privacy and how to protect it.
Encourage technology companies to design privacy-preserving systems.
9) Right to Purpose/Freedom from Meaningless Labor
Support the development of employee-owned cooperatives and other forms of worker self-management.
Advocate for job guarantee programs and universal basic income to offer economic security.
Encourage businesses to provide meaningful work and ensure fair wages, good working conditions, and employee participation in decision-making.
10) The Right to an Employee Fund
Encourage legislation mandating companies to allocate a portion of profits for an employee fund.
Create awareness and provide education about the benefits of such a fund.
This plan, if progressively implemented with broad societal consensus, can help attain the listed rights without necessitating a complete societal revolution. However, these steps require consistent efforts, funding, cooperation, and most importantly, political will.
I see a lot of opportunity for cross-pollination with other humanist activist groups. I think the Solarpunks and Cypherpunks have a lot of the same libertarian socialist/anarcho syndicalist ideas.
Here’s a discussion I am attempting to have right now about human rights, inspired by a lemmy.world post: https://infosec.pub/post/698707
or
https://slrpnk.net/post/863537
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