The decision matrix

Recall
Last week’s newsletter took off for vacation. Facebook Oversight Board’s decision reminded me of the time when Lebron James used  his “decision" to do more for the public good, raise millions for charity and was demonized for it. Every platform is a form of power. What do you do when you realize, like many at Basecamp, that the platform on which you’ve built power does not wish to see you exercise yours?

Do you stay the course or take your power back?

Eid Mubarak
With India, Gaza and the rising COVID rates in Africa, it is a very sad painful week to be marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid is a time for community and connection. If you want to do something, reach out and connect with someone in your community today.

That is what I am off to do now...

Reading & Links
– Your must-click (speakers on): Rejoin Again
– I'm very excited to read Anna Sale's new book Let's Talk About Hard Things
– ‘Social justice and work’: Tunisians rise up again in Al Jazeera
– A Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Start Over in The Atlantic
– Women are walking out (and I'm into it!) via the 19th
– Global vaccine crisis a signal for the climate change fight via the New York Times

What are you reading?
Sabrina Hersi Issa is a human rights technologist. She is committed to leveraging innovation as a tool to unlock opportunity and dignity for all. She does this through her work in technology, media and investments. This is her personal newsletter.