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person messaging themself on signal with a grocery list that reads dill, sambla, sriracha, rice vinegar, both kinds, spicy ketchup, bread, milk, in separate text messages over the course of a couple of days

"people only use signal for sketchy shit!"

meanwhile me to myself on signal all day

(also this is not respectability politics i support doing all the sketchy shit too)

Idk i kinda feel like there are some pretty notable precedents for warehousing people deemed undesirable by the state

The spread of fascism has been met with protests, grassroots action, and lifesaving community-based mutual aid networks.

These groups are rely on a variety of tools to communicate, raise money, organize protests, and share information- the more privacy-preserving, the better!

Texas Democrats Demand Release of ‘Political Prisoner’ Leqaa Kordia, Compare ICE Facility to ‘Internment Camps’ State Rep. Salman Bhojani said the 33-year-old is living in inhumane conditions and has been running “a high fever for several days.”

NEW: Rep. Salman Bhojani said lawmakers were denied entry to Prairieland Detention Center, where Leqaa Kordia has been running “a high fever for several days” due to what he called inhumane conditions.

In May, her cousin said she had already lost 50 lbs.

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was ‘heated rivalry’ failed by its publisher? everyone's devouring the new TV series, so why can't people buy a copy of the book the show is based on?

NEW: It’s not just readers that suffer due to Harlequin’s mismanagement of the' Heated Rivalry' books. Reid misses out on royalties, & booksellers miss out on commissions—which is especially painful during the holiday season when many small businesses make the bulk of their money.

our policy team is livestreaming this hearing as we speak @ fftf.link/livestream

have any questions for us?

Screenshot from the Abortion, Every Day piece that is linked

Important analysis from my colleague @sarahephilips.bsky.social speaking to @jessicavalenti.bsky.social for her newsletter about how censorship legislation like KOSA would impact abortion access jessica.substack.com/p/texas-flor...

Texas city votes to overturn LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections Arlington, Texas has removed “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from its antidiscrimination protections.

i would be surprised that arlington was the first city to do this but we all know they're basically just the dallas cowboys shadow government ... only winning games if its fascism www.advocate.com/politics/arl...

Why Are Some Democrats Backing MAGA's Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship? From late-night host cancellations to removing LGBTQ+ history from government sites, politicians in both parties are contributing to the overwriting of the internet — a place where lots of queer and t...

Just heard disappointing news that @warren.senate.gov will co-sponsor the Kids Online Safety Act again despite overwhelming opposition from LGBTQ, human rights, abortion rights, and racial justice groups.

This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.

Bad Internet Bills All of the bad internet bills. One website.

RED ALERT

The House Energy & Commerce committee is moving full steam ahead for several age verification bills including KOSA this Thursday

We need to spread mass opposition now. We cannot allow this to pass. We have to drive mass calls into congress NOW

Call 202-224-3121

www.badinternetbills.com

Bad Internet Bills All of the bad internet bills. One website.

Democrats can’t meaningfully claim to oppose Donald Trump while simultaneously pushing bad internet bills like KOSA, EARN IT, Section 230 limitations, and online ID laws, that *empower* the Trump administration to further censor, surveil, and prosecute marginalized people.

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I dunno man the concept of actually owning something you pay for must be like a drug if you're under 30

thanks for sharing mike !!!

The Age-Gated Internet Is Sweeping the US. Activists Are Fighting Back Half of the country now requires age verification to watch porn or access “harmful” content. Digital rights advocates are pushing back against legislation they say will make the internet less safe.

“These are censorship laws. In the South, where I live, these same proposals mimic a lot of the arguments that you see behind book bans and behind laws that criminalize gender-affirming health care or abortion information.”

Redditors + Repro Justice folks- we’ll see you at today’s r/prochoice AMA from 12-5pm ET ! Link below

i’ll be spending the day answering questions for our r/prochoice AMA on age verification — come join us !!

The Age-Gated Internet Is Sweeping the US. Activists Are Fighting Back Half of the country now requires age verification to watch porn or access “harmful” content. Digital rights advocates are pushing back against legislation they say will make the internet less safe.

Really great coverage from @wired.com about our week of action against online ID verification and how these bills are setting a dangerous precedent by making the internet more exploitative rather than safer.

www.wired.com/story/age-ve...

A leading kids safety bill has been poison pilled, supporters say App store age verification is beginning to take center stage.

"Everyone on every side of KOSA and age verification... have a shared frustration in what tech companies are able to do to us every day. Congress is giving all of us crumbs rather than doing what needs to be done.” - @sarahephilips.bsky.social

www.theverge.com/policy/83712...

The Age-Gated Internet Is Sweeping the US. Activists Are Fighting Back Half of the country now requires age verification to watch porn or access “harmful” content. Digital rights advocates are pushing back against legislation they say will make the internet less safe.

Great @wired.com reporting on the growing movement against online "age verification" legislation

(aka government mandated ID checks and face scans to access apps, websites and information online)

Congrats to my colleague @sarahephilips.bsky.social leading work on this.

🚨 EVERYONE PLEASE RESKEET THIS FOR VISIBILITY!!! 🚨

A big coalition of LGBTQ+, abortion access, and human rights groups led by @fightforthefuture.org are organizing a WEEK OF ACTION this week against online ID checks, aka "age verification" laws.

Join us: www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/stop...

It’s Day 2 of our week of action against online ID checks + we need you to make some noise and call your reps letting them know censorship bills like KOSA + Online ID Checks are EXTREMELY unpopular & they are doomed to fail 💅

Call Now +1 248-331-8665 or use our call tool: www.badinternetbills.com

Bad Internet Bill Theater 3000: Legislative Solutions to Protect Children and Teens Online YouTube video by Fight for the Future

NOW: Congress is holding a hearing on 19(!) kids safety bills and several would age-gate/censor the internet, particularly for LGBTQ youth.

Our policy counsel + members of our team are live-streaming analysis and reactions, join us here! www.youtube.com/live/GwAAPmN...

Lawmakers to consider 19 bills for childproofing the internet KOSA is back, along with more than a dozen other bills that will erode free speech and privacy in the name of protecting kids.

Congress is attempting to fast track KOSA and more than a dozen bills that would restrict internet access, censor speech and increase surveillance under the guise of protecting children.

Committee hearings begin tomorrow.

Fascists love online ID checks.

Our team at @fightforthefuture.org breaks down why this is and how it’s a threat for us all.

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Two of the most significant politics editors in Teen Vogue’s history were working class trans people from Ohio and Philly, and their tireless, fearless work is a huge part of why so many people are mourning its demise now. @satansjacuzzi.bsky.social and @leximcmenamin.com you will always be famous