Signal is a free, open-source messaging app that prioritizes end-to-end encryption for texts, calls, and video chats, making it a go-to for anyone paranoid about Big Brother peeking in, or just folks who hate ads cluttering their convos. It started as a merger of two privacy-focused projects and has since become a nonprofit powerhouse under the Signal Foundation, with a mission to make secure communication as easy as sending a meme. Interestingly, it's powered by donations and has been embraced by journalists, activists, and even grandmas who accidentally discover its sticker packs. Who knew whispering sweet nothings could be so tech-savvy and spy-proof?
Signal gets its woke badge from outspoken political stances on privacy rights (which often tie into social justice battles), support for anti-racism protests via tools and gear, and its president's vocal allyship with the LGBTQ community – all without formal DEI or ESG bells and whistles, but enough virtue vibes to make your chat bubbles blush. It's like they're not just encrypting messages; they're encrypting agendas too.
