BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20111106T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 RDATE:20211107T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20120311T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120110T202135Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120126T190000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120110T202135Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T205417Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250461844 DESCRIPTION:Just-released open-source software that implements VoteFair r anking is now available to help us reach higher levels of voting fairnes s. You do voting when you click on Google search results\, and you use voting results when you view the star rating of an Amazon product. Now learn how voting really works\, how it is usually miscalculated -- inten tionally in the case of elections -- and how it can be done to fully ext ract the wisdom in a group. Learn the math behind the puppet strings th at connect politicians to the biggest campaign contributors. (Partial s poiler: The biggest unfairness is hidden in primary elections.) Also le arn the math that eventually will cut those puppet strings. Along the w ay you will learn that there are different kinds of popularity. \;\n& #13\;\nPresenter: Richard Fobes\, author of *The Creative Problem Solve r's Toolbox* and *Ending The Hidden Unfairness In U.S. Elections*\, deve loper of the Dashrep programming language and the software negotiation t ool at www.NegotiationTool.com. \;\n \;\nThis event is a meeting o f the Westside Proggers\, a group of language-agnostic programmers who l ike to talk about pioneering new frontiers in software. \;\n \;\nP lease RSVP (and reserve slices of free pizza) at the Westside Proggers f orum on Google. \;\n\n\nTags: pizza\, perl\, open-source\, elections\ , VoteFair ranking\, voting\, 99%\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org /events/1250461844 URL:http://groups.google.com/group/westsideproggers SUMMARY:Westside Proggers - VoteFair ranking: Math-based voting power for the 99% LOCATION:Tektronix Bldg 38: 3025 SW Zworykin Avenue\, Beaverton Oregon 97 077 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T063633Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T203900 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120308T185300 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T063633Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T063633Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250462057 DESCRIPTION: speaker: Richard Fobes \;\n \;\nThe new CPAN module n amed Voting::VoteFairRanking yields higher levels of voting fairness. Yo u do voting when you click on Google results\, and you use voting result s when you view the star rating of an Amazon product. \;\n \;\nNo w learn how voting really works\, how it is usually miscalculated – inte ntionally in the case of elections – and how it can be done to fully ext ract the wisdom in a group. Learn the math behind the puppet strings tha t connect politicians (of both parties) to the biggest campaign contribu tors. (Partial spoiler: The biggest unfairness is hidden in primary elec tions.) Also learn the math that eventually will cut those puppet string s. Along the way you will learn that there are different kinds of popula rity. \;\n \;\nAs usual\, the meeting will be followed by social h our at the Lucky Lab.\n\nTags: perl\, elections\, pdx.pm\, voting\n\nImp orted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250462057 URL:http://pdx.pm.org SUMMARY:Portland Perl Mongers – VoteFair ranking: Math-based voting power for the 99% LOCATION:Free Geek: 1731 SE 10th Avenue\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181002T230856Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181015T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181015T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181002T230856Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181002T230856Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474371 DESCRIPTION:As Oregonians know\, our state has a mail-in voting system\, where all ballots are cast either by mail or by dropping them into colle ction boxes available throughout the area. But\, what happens to your b allot after election workers pick it up\, and how do you know that your vote will actually be counted? \;\n \;\nSheila Golden has research ed the use of optical scanners in scanning our ballots and will report h er findings as to the accuracy of the scanners and the results of the vo te tally systems. She'll also update us on the current status of legisl ative efforts to ensure valid election results in the state of Oregon.&# 13\;\n \;\nJoin us for a great presentation and discussion! We'll ha ve snacks\, and there will be an opportunity for networking afterwards. We hope to see you there! \;\n \;\nSchedule: \;\n6:00 PM: Door s \;\n6:10 PM: Introductions and news \;\n6:15 PM: Presentation 3\;\n7:15 PM: Q&\;A \;\n7:30 PM: Wrap up and networking \;\n 3\;\nSpeaker bio: \;\n \;\nSheila Golden is an activist focusing o n election integrity\, civil liberties/immigrant rights\, and climate ju stice. She works with the ACLU\, 350PDX\, and currently\, Sen. Lew Frede rick. \;\n \;\n \;\nBy attending this TA3M meeting\, you agree to follow our Code of Conduct: \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/Portlands-T echno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/pages/22681732/Code_of_Conduct/ \;\n \; \n{short} Code of Conduct \;\nPortland's Techno-Activism 3rd Mondays is dedicated to providing an informative and positive experience for eve ryone who participates in or supports our community\, regardless of gend er\, gender identity and expression\, sexual orientation\, ability\, phy sical appearance\, body size\, race\, ethnicity\, age\, religion\, socio economic status\, caste\, or creed. \;\n \;\nOur events are intend ed to educate and share information related to technology and activism\, and anyone who is there for this purpose is welcome. Because we value t he safety and security of our members and strive to have an inclusive co mmunity\, we do not tolerate harassment of members or event participants in any form. \;\n \;\nAudio and video recording are not permitted at meetings without prior approval. \;\n \;\nOur Code of Conduct& #13\;\n(https://www.meetup.com/Portlands-Techno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/pag es/22681732/Code_of_Conduct/) applies to all events run by Portland's TA 3M. Please report any incidents to the event organizer.\n\nTags: privacy \, security\, voting\, elections\, ta3m\, technology\, activism\, optica l scanners\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474371 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portlands-Techno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/events/2 55070172 SUMMARY:Election security: How hackable are Oregon's vote scanners? LOCATION:Northwest Academy: 1130 SW Main Street\, Portland OR 97205 USA SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220504T222433Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220516T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220516T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220504T222433Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20220504T222433Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250478222 DESCRIPTION:Earlier this year\, the Oregon State Legislature was consider ing adoption of bill HB 4136\, which would have required the Secretary o f State to establish a digital voting system allowing voters to cast the ir ballots electronically—via a computer\, electronic tablet\, cellphone \, or another digital device. \;\n \;\nThe measure remained in com mittee and never came to a vote\, but legislators may be planning to int roduce a new version of the bill in next year's longer session. \;\n& #13\;\nShould you be happy or concerned about the prospect of cellphone voting? \;\n \;\nCurrently\, over twenty pilot programs are in pla ce across the country to test the feasibility of mobile voting. Proponen ts argue that cellphone voting could increase voter turnout\, and voting from the comfort of your mobile phone sounds easy\, right? But is it re ally a good idea? \;\n \;\nBefore giving this technology a stamp o f approval\, we need to consider some of the issues around the process o f electronic voting. For example\, is it secure? Does it protect voter p rivacy? And how would we verify election results? \;\n \;\nDr. Ste phanie Singer and Sheila Golden have been focused on election systems fo r many years. Ms. Golden is well known in Oregon for her advocacy around election technology\, while Dr. Singer is known nationwide for her expe rtise on election technology and processes. They'll join us this month t o explore the pros and cons of voting via cellphone and will explain how such a system would work\, who's behind the effort to adopt mobile voti ng\, and why voting from our phones may or may not be a good course of a ction. \;\n \;\nBring your questions\, and come learn how you can make your voice heard on this issue! \;\n \;\nPlease RSVP via Meet up or by sending an email to ta3mevents@pdxprivacy.org. \;\n \;\n& #13\;\nSpeaker bios: \;\n \;\nSheila Golden is an activist focusin g on election integrity\, civil liberties/immigrant rights\, and climate justice. She works with the League of Women Voters-OR and Scrutineers.& #13\;\n \;\nStephanie Singer is a data scientist and former election official. She has assembled\, analyzed and explained data for private bu siness\, public agencies\, campaigns and election oversight. Her public service projects have been funded by the National Science Foundation and the Knight Foundation. In 2020 she created the VoteVisualizer\, a web a pp allowing users to explore election results from across the country. H er client list includes the Orange County Registrar of Voters and the no npartisan nonprofit Verified Voting. She has advised elected officials across the country\, including Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan. F rom 2012-2016 she served on the Philadelphia County Board of Elections - - including one year as chair -- where she made data freely available\, used data analysis to fight unconstitutional burdens on the voting proce ss\, and introduced "\;I Voted Today"\; stickers to all Philadel phia polling places. She won the post by defeating a 36-year incumbent i n a citywide election. Singer co-chaired the statewide Election Reform C ommittee of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania. Singer studied math and computer science at Yale and Stanford\, completed a Ph .D. at New York University and earned tenure from Haverford College. She has written two books on mathematical physics. \;\n \;\n \;\nB y attending this TA3M meeting\, you agree to follow our Code of Conduct: \;\nhttps://www.meetup.com/Portlands-Techno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/pag es/22681732/Code_of_Conduct/ \;\n \;\n{short} Code of Conduct \ ;\nPortland's Techno-Activism 3rd Mondays is dedicated to providing an i nformative and positive experience for everyone who participates in or s upports our community\, regardless of gender\, gender identity and expre ssion\, sexual orientation\, ability\, physical appearance\, body size\, race\, ethnicity\, age\, religion\, socioeconomic status\, caste\, or c reed. \;\n \;\nOur events are intended to educate and share inform ation related to technology and activism\, and anyone who is there for t his purpose is welcome. Because we value the safety and security of our members and strive to have an inclusive community\, we do not tolerate h arassment of members or event participants in any form. \;\n \;\nA udio and video recording are not permitted at meetings without prior app roval. \;\n \;\nOur Code of Conduct (https://www.meetup.com/Portla nds-Techno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/pages/22681732/Code_of_Conduct/) applies to all events run by Portland's TA3M. Please report any incidents to th e event organizer.\n\nTags: privacy\, security\, voting\, cellphones\, d igital voting\, ta3m\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 78222 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portlands-Techno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/events/2 85661714/ SUMMARY:Cellphone voting LOCATION:Online: placeholder for on-line events\, SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR