There is a lot of bad on the internet and it seems to only be getting worse. But one of the things the internet did well, and is worth preserving, is nontraditional paths for creativity, journalism, and criticism. As governments and major corporations throw up more barriers to expression—and more and more gatekeepers try to control the internet—it’s important to learn how to crash through those gates.
In EFF's interview series, Gate Crashing, we talk to people who have used the internet to take nontraditional paths to the very traditional worlds of journalism, creativity, and criticism. We hope it's both inspiring to see these people and enlightening for anyone trying to find voices they like online.
Our mini-series will be dropping an episode each month closing out 2025 in style.
- Episode 1: Fanfiction Becomes Mainstream – Launching October 1*
- Episode 2: From DIY to Publishing – Launching November 1
- Episode 3: A New Path for Journalism – Launching December 1
Be sure to mark your calendar or check our socials on drop dates. If you have a friend or colleague that might be interested in watching our series, please forward this link: eff.org/gatecrashing
For over 35 years, EFF members have empowered attorneys, activists, and technologists to defend civil liberties and human rights online for everyone.
Tech should be a tool for the people, and we need you in this fight.
* This interview was originally published in December 2024. No changes have been made
