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* In March, we held the first Pirate Party conference in the US and got US media coverage; | * In March, we held the first Pirate Party conference in the US and got US media coverage; | ||
* In May, Captain James participated in the Together Boston copyright debate and we tabled at Together; | * In May, Captain James participated in the Together Boston copyright debate and we tabled at Together; | ||
* In June, 12 Pirates marched in the Boston Pride Parade and we had a table at the Festival, drawing lots | * In June, 12 Pirates marched in the Boston Pride Parade and we had a table at the Festival, drawing lots of attention with our costumes and Pirate Ship! | ||
of attention with our costumes and Pirate Ship! | * In July, 1st Officer Lauren tabled at Hope 9 in New York with the Bradley Manning Support Network, raising around $7500 for Bradley's defense fund; | ||
* In July, 1st Officer Lauren tabled at Hope 9 in New York with the Bradley Manning Support Network, | |||
raising around $7500 for Bradley's defense fund; | |||
* In July & August, we mobilized supporters to oppose CISPA and helped to stop it; | * In July & August, we mobilized supporters to oppose CISPA and helped to stop it; | ||
* In September, we were at Freedom Rally for the 3rd year. Nine Pirates helped at the Freedom Rally | * In September, we were at Freedom Rally for the 3rd year. Nine Pirates helped at the Freedom Rally table; | ||
table; | * In October, we helped organize and had members participate in the first Boston CryptoParty, where we educated the public on security software and counter-surveillance techniques. | ||
* In October, we helped organize and had members participate in the first Boston CryptoParty, where we | |||
educated the public on security software and counter-surveillance techniques. | |||
* In December: | * In December: | ||
** Captain James and 1st Officer Lauren appeared on the Two Hotheads Show | ** Captain James and 1st Officer Lauren appeared on the Two Hotheads Show | ||
** we sent out our 2nd member mailing to 160+ members and supporters | ** we sent out our 2nd member mailing to 160+ members and supporters | ||
Revision as of 10:42, 27 January 2013
2012 was a fantastic year for the Pirate Party in Massachusetts:
- In January, we joined the Internet strike against SOPA & PIPA and helped to kill these bills;
- In February, we sent out our first member mailing to 22 members;
- In March, we held the first Pirate Party conference in the US and got US media coverage;
- In May, Captain James participated in the Together Boston copyright debate and we tabled at Together;
- In June, 12 Pirates marched in the Boston Pride Parade and we had a table at the Festival, drawing lots of attention with our costumes and Pirate Ship!
- In July, 1st Officer Lauren tabled at Hope 9 in New York with the Bradley Manning Support Network, raising around $7500 for Bradley's defense fund;
- In July & August, we mobilized supporters to oppose CISPA and helped to stop it;
- In September, we were at Freedom Rally for the 3rd year. Nine Pirates helped at the Freedom Rally table;
- In October, we helped organize and had members participate in the first Boston CryptoParty, where we educated the public on security software and counter-surveillance techniques.
- In December:
- Captain James and 1st Officer Lauren appeared on the Two Hotheads Show
- we sent out our 2nd member mailing to 160+ members and supporters
