Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation.
(Image: Scrappers Film Group)
Smartphones revolutionized people’s access to cameras by creating a video recording tool that was accessible and affordable for a wider range of people. Now a new technology could do the same for airspace: domestic drones.
The second episode of Rights Lab, a groundbreaking web series produced in partnership with Scrappers Film Group and Truthout, takes you on a whirlwind tour of the ever-changing legal drone landscape and considers the civil liberties implications of the new technology. In this episode you’ll meet drone photographer Christopher Morrison, see his evolution from self-described drone cowboy to Federal Aviation Administration waiver applicant and consider how drone technology could have affected the recent Black Lives Matter protests.
Rights Lab uses real-life case studies, featuring local activists and offering clear and compelling explanations of ongoing legal debates to explore Stingray surveillance, when and how it is legal to film a police officer, the burgeoning debate behind consumer drone flight, where you can protest, and much more.
Trump is silencing political dissent. We appeal for your support.
Progressive nonprofits are the latest target caught in Trump’s crosshairs. With the aim of eliminating political opposition, Trump and his sycophants are working to curb government funding, constrain private foundations, and even cut tax-exempt status from organizations he dislikes.
We’re concerned, because Truthout is not immune to such bad-faith attacks.
We can only resist Trump’s attacks by cultivating a strong base of support. The right-wing mediasphere is funded comfortably by billionaire owners and venture capitalist philanthropists. At Truthout, we have you.
Truthout has launched a fundraiser, and we have only 24 hours left to raise $17,000. Please take a meaningful action in the fight against authoritarianism: make a one-time or monthly donation to Truthout. If you have the means, please dig deep.