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DESCRIPTION:Tech Stands Up is a grassroots movement giving a voice to the rapidly 
 growing concerns about the Trump administration's policies affecting the 
 tech community and its users.\n\nOn March 14th -- Pi Day -- thousands of 
 people in and around the tech community will rally to make a strong 
 statement in support of the same values that drive Silicon Valley:\n\n- The 
 open exchange of ideas\n- Community participation\n- The idea that 
 meritocracy is where the best ideas win regardless of status or power\n- 
 Experimentation and discovery to find the best possible solution\n\nCome, 
 be inspired by leaders in technology, non-profits, and organizations 
 fighting every day. We will also be having tables set up so that you can 
 connect to organizations to donate your skills and time. \n\nOur goals 
 are:\n\n- Connect technologists to organizations, through hackathons, 
 fundraising, mentoring programs, and donating skills/time;\n- Work together 
 with other organizations to bridge the divide between the tech industry and 
 people that technology has disrupted.\n\nWe believe in creating a space 
 that respects, empowers and includes all. We believe in standing up for the 
 fundamental rights of all communities and persons. We believe in standing 
 up for something, not simply against it.\n\nThis is intended to be a 
 peaceful event. We will be working closely with the City of Palo Alto to 
 ensure that everyone has a safe and inspiring day. \n\nOur initial list of 
 speakers includes (In Alphabetical Order by Last Name):\nAatif Aswan: VP of 
 Growth, LinkedIn \nAjay Jain Bhutoria: Founder, Global Business Consulting 
 \nTroy Brunet: District Representative, AARP\nAndrei Cherny: CEO, 
 Aspiration Bank \nAnne Devereaux: CSO, Lantern / Founder, SHE-CAN 
 Foundation\nBelen Fonseca: Student / Activist\nAdam Goldstein: CEO, 
 Hipmunk\nJason Johnson: CEO, August Home\nMohsen Moazami: Founder, Columbus 
 Nova Technology Partners\nArturo Rodriguez: President, United Farm 
 Workers\nJulia Speigal: Social Justice and Impact Litigation Fellow, Santa 
 Clara Office of the County Counsel\nBrad Taylor: Founder, Tech Stands 
 Up\nLisa Wentz: Founder, San Francisco Voice Center\nJulia Wilson: Exec 
 Director, One Justice\n\nSeveral non-profit organizations will surround the 
 rally with information tables where attendees can donate, volunteer or 
 learn more about taking positive action.\n\nConfirmed organizations 
 include:\n5calls\nBlue Heart Action\nMovingWorlds.org\nNational Center for 
 Lesbian Rights\nOne Justice\nTahirih Justice Center\nTaproot 
 Foundation\nUNITE HERE\n\nPlease stay tuned for more speaker and 
 organization announcements on our facebook event page listed below.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/03/07/18797137.php
SUMMARY:Tech Stands Up Rally
LOCATION:250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2531, United States
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/03/07/18797137.php
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