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EFF Fights for Online Rights Post-Roe v. Wade

7/25/2025

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In July 1990, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) was born from the vision of Mitch Kapor, John Perry Barlow, and John Gilmore, dedicated to defending online rights. Executive Director Cindy Cohn passionately highlights the EFF's relentless battle against government surveillance and data harvesting, particularly in the wake of the Roe v. Wade reversal, as they continue to champion free speech, privacy, and innovation.

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In July 1990, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) was born from the vision of Mitch Kapor, John Perry Barlow, and John Gilmore, dedicated to defending online rights. Executive Director Cindy Cohn passionately highlights the EFF's relentless battle against government surveillance and data harvesting, particularly in the wake of the Roe v. Wade reversal, as they continue to champion free speech, privacy, and innovation.