Data Activism in the Age of Trump

The Data Justice Hub hosts a webinar for the new book, Mobilizing Data for Justice: A Guide to Activism in the Digital Age.

Open to all, registrer here. 

Featuring:

• Erin McElroy, Associate Professor, University of Washington, and cofounder of the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project
• Jacinta Gonzalez, Head of Programs, MediaJustice
• Munira Lokhandwala, Co-Executive Director, LittleSis: Public Accountability Initiative
• Petra Molnar, Associate Director, Refugee Law Lab

Against a backdrop of rising authoritarianism, rapid advances in AI, and the expansion of surveillance infrastructures, activists are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. In this live event, the book’s authors and interviewees will reflect on the evolving role of data activism in today’s social justice movements.

This conversation will explore:

• How activists are adapting their strategies in a context of rapid change
• Advice for overcoming data access challenges
• Approaches and practices that are proving most effective for building networks and advancing social justice

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