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Section 1981. Also, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, under Title VII. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] But Section 1981 is trivial to prove harm under. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] Basically all anyone would have to do is say that they applied for an Outreachy grant, were not on the list of people who get them, didn't get one, and file a lawsuit. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] Frankly, I am astonished it hasn't happened already. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] Practically every S. 1981 defendant gives up, changes the terms of their program, and settles. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2024/0116/How-a-civil-rights-law-is-being-used-to-challenge-DEI-programs [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] If you consider it, the law is functioning as intended. It is dismantling racism, sexism, and other nefarious and pernicious -isms. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] Sunday [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] Carl Brutananadilewski [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] Title VII would apply if Outreachy has a Federal Employer ID Number, 15 or more people in the US working under paid internships, for a total of at least 20 weeks in the current or previous year, but S. 1981 would apply based on Outreachy making "contracts" with paid interns. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] If they don't have a FEIN, and they pay Americans, then they are likely in violation of the Internal Revenue Code. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] In which case, someone ought to report this to the IRS. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] Because you'd need a FEIN to call them "independent contractors" and issue 1099s to their SSN. And if Outreachy pays any person over $600 in a calendar year and doesn't file a 1099 for that person, the IRS would likely apply the "failure to file" and "negligence" penalties, as well as interest at a statutory rate of 6%, which would amount to thousands in the end, per tax year, per person./ [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] And if you admit they're contractors with a 1099 form, you admit that you're dealing in contracts, which definitely satisfies S. 1981, along with the stated admission that you aim to avoid certain people. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] So filing the tax form admits that the Plaintiff has standing to sue. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] The laws are great, especially the Civil Rights ones and the tax ones. [07:22] schestowitz[TR2] " [07:22] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-Right-wing groups use civil rights law against workplace DEI funding - CSMonitor.com ● Jun 19 [10:13] *IsambardPrince has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) ● Jun 19 [11:43] schestowitz[TR2]
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    Tails 6.4 Introduces Random Seed for Robust Cryptography
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    The highlight feature in Tails 6.4 is the addition of a random seed stored on the USB stick, a move designed to bolster the cryptography across the system. This enhancement addresses the critical need for a secure random number generator, essential for various cryptographic functions within Tails, including Persistent Storage, Tor, and HTTPS protocols.

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    The random seed is strategically stored outside of the Persistent Storage to ensure that all users benefit from stronger cryptographic protections regardless of their individual configurations.

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    • [11:43] schestowitz[TR2] [11:43] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-linuxiac.com | Tails 6.4 Introduces Random Seed for Robust Cryptography ● Jun 19 [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] schestowitz[TR]> re https://soylentnews.org/meta/article.pl?sid=24/06/17/0830201#1360864 [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] ^ Site News Update - SoylentNews ( https://soylentnews.org/meta/article.pl?sid=24/06/17/0830201 ) [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] thanks for the good work [12:49] schestowitz[TR2] keep on going! [12:49] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-soylentnews.org | Site News Update - SoylentNews [12:49] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-soylentnews.org | Site News Update - SoylentNews ● Jun 19 [13:09] *parsifal (~parsifal@56e4qsjh6yz4k.irc) has joined #techbytes [13:10] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● Jun 19 [14:08] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@j9gt2haw74jrk.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jun 19 [16:23] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] "[LSCMN] Invitation to all staff Virtual Meeting on Wednesday 26 June, 14.30h, MS Teams [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] Dear colleagues, [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] The Local Staff Committee Munich invites all staff to a Virtual Meeting on Wednesday 26 June at 14.30h to be held via MS Teams. [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] Agenda [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] New Ways of Working [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] Any other business [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] Join us online and ask your questions. The invitation flyer can be found here. [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] Click here to add the Outlook invitation to your calendar. [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] Timing: 26 June, 14.30h [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] Location: MS Teams [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] Data Protection Statement (here) [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] The Local Staff Committee Munich - LSCMN" [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] "We expect the meeting to be concluded at 15.30h. [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] We will remain available for questions and discussions afterwards. [16:52] schestowitz[TR2] The Local Staff Committee Munich" [16:53] schestowitz[TR2] ewwww.... Microsoft [16:53] schestowitz[TR2] own goal ● Jun 19 [17:26] schestowitz[TR2] thanks for the good work [17:26] schestowitz[TR2] keep on going! [17:26] schestowitz[TR2] We keep on trying! ● Jun 19 [21:36] *IsambardPrince (~isambardprince@nt5hr6spyx2zi.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Jun 19 [22:26] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.0.0 Aria http://www.kvirc.net/) ● Jun 19 [23:44] *parsifal has quit (Quit: Leaving)