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Beyond40 - A Free Software Caucus

In 2025, the Free Software Foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary.
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But now, the question remains of where do we go from here? Today, we live in a world more threatened by hostile technology than ever before. Big Tech has run amok, and the issues of ‘software freedom’ – long seen as a niche or technical issue – are now hot-button issues in our politics and society.

America is home to Silicon Valley, where some of the largest tech companies reside. But despite that, it can often seem as if there’s no real organized resistance left in this country willing to fight on behalf of tech that puts people over profit. But, dig deep enough and you’ll see there has been a history of those willing to fight back. The only question left is if that torch can be carried into the future.

In order to build back a movement serious about fighting back, we need to bring people together, formulate strategies, and take action to build up infrastructure. All we need is you.

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