Author: katina

Last month, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the founding of EFF at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, joined by Adam Savage, the founders of EFF and dozens of other Internet luminaries. For non-local EFF supporters, we’ve put the gorgeous photos that John Adams and Johnny Grace captured at the event up on our Flickr page.

Don’t forget to check out EFF’s 20th Anniversary commemorative t-shirt and poster designed by EFF senior designer Hugh D’Andrade! These are still available in our shop and through our donation page. You can also download hi-res versions and wallpaper from our flickr page here.

(photo by John Adams)

(photo by Johnny Grace)

(photo by John Adams)

(Photo by John Adams)

(Photo by Johnny Grace)

Thanks to everyone who joined us or donated — and here’s to another 20 years!

Every year we put together a birthday fund-raiser to commemorate another 365 days of fighting for your digital civil liberties. This year, we’re celebrating two decades of determined advocacy for freedom wherever bits are found, and the revelry will be unmatched by celebrations past!

So on February 10, 2010, come join the celebration of EFF’s 20th year defending your digital rights! The fundraiser will be hosted by beloved TV geek Adam Savage at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, where he will celebrate EFF’s two decades as only he can, with the help of many EFF legends and luminaries.

Adrian & the Mysterious D (A+D), the DJ duo that founded the seminal, globe-trotting mashup party “Bootie,” will get people moving with their genre-mashing blend of tracks, with guest DJs dropping sets throughout the evening.

Doors open at 8 p.m. We’ll be asking for a $30 donation at the door to fund our work defending your digital freedom. Please RSVP to [email protected]. This is an all ages event. Advance tickets available.

We’ll also be holding a special VIP event before the party with Adam Savage, Steve Wozniak, John Perry Barlow, John Gilmore, Mark Klein and other EFF friends and Internet luminaries. Support EFF and come meet many of the amazing people who helped us reach this historic milestone. Make your donation in advance to secure your spot.

For twenty years, supporters of the Electronic Frontier Foundation have helped an elite team of technologists and activists create an unparalleled force in the digital rights world. Randall Munroe, creator of the online comic xkcd, tells it best:

To thank our year-end donors, we are offering special edition EFF 20th anniversary xkcd t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts! This exclusive xkcd apparel is available only for a limited time and will be shipped in January 2010. Donate today to join xkcd in celebrating this milestone in EFF history and online rights.