The author of "Protocols, Not Platforms", Techdirt's Mike Masnick, has joined the #Bluesky board of directors. His goal is to help the organization stay true to their original vision. https://wedistribute.org/2024/08/mike-masnick-joins-bluesky/

The #MastodonForHarris campaign has raised close to $500,000 within two weeks of being live. It is probably the largest attempt for political organizing on the #Fediverse, and may provide a playbook for other efforts going forward. https://wedistribute.org/2024/08/mastodon-for-harris/