{"id":133,"date":"2014-07-28T08:22:58","date_gmt":"2014-07-28T16:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/netpolicy\/?p=133"},"modified":"2016-01-25T12:29:43","modified_gmt":"2016-01-25T20:29:43","slug":"join-mozilla-for-global-teach-ins-on-net-neutrality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/netpolicy\/2014\/07\/28\/join-mozilla-for-global-teach-ins-on-net-neutrality\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Mozilla for global teach-ins on Net Neutrality"},"content":{"rendered":"

(This is a repost from The Webmaker Blog<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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At Mozilla, we exist to protect the free and open web. <\/b>Today, that openness and freedom is under threat.<\/p>\n

The open Internet\u2019s founding principle is under attack<\/b>. Policymakers in the U.S. are considering rules that would erase \u201cNet Neutrality<\/a>,\u201d the principle that all data on the Internet should be treated equally. If these rule changes go through, many fear it will create a \u201ctwo-tier\u201d Internet, where monopolies are able to charge huge fees for special \u201cfast lanes\u201d while everyone else gets the slow lane. This would threaten the very openness, level playing field and innovation that make the web great \u2014 not only in the U.S., but around the world.<\/p>\n

Using the open web to save the open web<\/h2>\n

This is a crucial moment that will affect the open web\u2019s future.<\/b> But not enough people know about it or understand what\u2019s at stake. Net Neutrality\u2019s opponents are banking on the fact that Net Neutrality is so \u201cgeeky,\u201d complex, and hard to explain that people just won\u2019t care. That\u2019s why Mozilla is inviting you to join us and other Internet Freedom organizations to educate, empower, organize and win.<\/p>\n

Local \u201cteach-ins\u201d around the world\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Join the global Mozilla community and our partners to host a series of Internet Freedom \u201cteach-ins\u201d around the world. <\/b>Beginning Aug 4th, we\u2019re offering free training<\/a> to help empower local organizers, activists and people like you. Together we\u2019ll share best practices for explaining what Net Neutrality is, why it matters to your local community, and how we can protect it together. Then we\u2019ll help local organizers like you host local events and teach-ins around the world, sharing tools and increasing our impact together.<\/p>\n

\u2026plus global action<\/b><\/h2>\n

In addition to increasing awareness of the importance of Net Neutrality, the teach-ins will also allow participants to have an impact by taking immediate action. Imagine hundreds of videos in support of #TeamInternet and Net Neutrality, thousands of letters to the editor, and thousands of new signatures on Mozilla\u2019s petition<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be joined by partners like reddit<\/a>, Free Press<\/a>, Open Media<\/a>, IMLS \/ ALA, Media Alliance<\/a>, Every Library<\/a> and Engine Advocacy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get involved <\/b><\/h2>\n

1) Host an event.<\/b> Ready to get started? Host a local meet-up or teach-in on Net Neutrality in your community. Our Maker Party event guides<\/a> and platform<\/a> make it easy. We even have a special guide for a 1 hour Net Neutrality Maker Party<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2) Get free training and help.<\/b> Need a little help? We\u2019ll tell you everything you need to know. From free resources and best practices for talking about Net Neutrality to nuts and bolts logistics and organizing. The free and open online training<\/a> begins Monday, Aug 4th. All are welcome, no experience necessary.<\/strong>You\u2019ll leave the training armed with everything you need to host your own local teach-in. Or just better explain the issue to friends and family.<\/p>\n

3) Use our new Net Neutrality toolkit. <\/b>Our new Net Neutrality teaching kit <\/a>makes it easy for educators and activists to explain the issue and empower others. We\u2019re gathering lots more resources here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4) Spread the word.<\/b> Here are some example tweets you can use:<\/p>\n