Rachael: > All this talk of Riseup being anti-capitalist and people being selective > about their invites is rather amusing. > > Maybe people on this listserve are not aware that Riseup.net (along with > LEAP) are listed as receiving over $250,000 USD from government funding. > And that was only the funding which could be confirmed. The few public > records I did receive are full of heavy redactions. Netherlands and > Sweden still have classified documents, but refuse to release them. > Along with some European governments, the US Department of State was > also involved in this funding mechanism. > > I would really like Riseup.net to publicly say whether or not Riseup.net > still receives government funding or support. Hopefully, Riseup.net will > publicly disclose the funding it has received. > > Link to documentation (use search term "riseup") > http://piratetimes.net/wp-uploads/news/2015/02/Q1-DDP-2014.pdf > > from Amazon as a charity to give to:
Riseup Labs Change Location: Seattle, WA | Year Founded: 2005 Mission: Riseup Labs creates and disseminates educational materials associated with our software as well as other popular open source software initiatives. Riseup Labs adapts emerging internet communication technologies to the needs of individuals and organizations working for social justice.
