#NSPM7 is a huge threat to American democracy as we know it, and this will be used to criminalize anyone who advocate for LGBTQ+ and other minority rights this government vehemently oppress. @hrc.org @aclu.org @fightforthefuture.org @transgenderreport.com @mikestabile.bsky.social @democracynow.org

“Our big tech bill” Oh the one that Graham explicitly wanted to use to erase trans people and lifesaving resources from the internet? Maybe sit this one out

EVERYONE NEEDS TO START TALKING ABOUT THIS! THEY'RE GONNA TURN THIS COUNTRY INTO 1930s GERMANY AND MAKE IT A FEDERAL CRIME FOR US TO TAKE BACK OUR DEMOCRACY! #NSPM7 🚨

And here's a message if your rep is a Democrat:

Don't just call your reps, you can also fax them your message. Faxing works too. Here's a message if your rep is a Republican:

🚨THE KIDS ACT IS AN INTERNET SURVEILLANCE BILL🚨 Congress is rushing the KIDS Act toward a vote. This blend of KOSA, the SCREEN Act, SAFE Bots, and other bills is a single package that is a threat to privacy and free expression for ALL internet users. 🧵(1/10)

@democrats.org Why are you doing this to us? I know you won't care to listen to me, nor answer me, but oh my god... WHY!? Do you not realize these 'child online safety bills' will be used by this current administration and the Trump-appointed FTC to bring more harm to our democracy online and off?

The Detrimental Impact of Louisiana v. Callais on Voting Rights! (Bad News ⚠) "The Louisiana v. Callis ruling undermines voting rights protections, threatening democracy and electoral integrity nationwide."

All hope is lost Our protections are dead This country is doomed Our oppressors have won now You can't save this country Not that it matters Because this was all just a game...

1. Trump has weaponized the FCC to control the media under his autocratic rule. Now, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is turning the agency towards his next target: transgender characters in TV shows. He seeks to change the rating system to penalize trans characters. Subscribe to support our journalism.

This weekend, pseudoscience pushers, including Trump’s HHS report author, will be teaching doctors from around the US anti-trans pseudoscience. Now, anti trans activists say as a result of our story, 2k emails have been sent to get them to cancel. They are pointing followers to an email address.

I'd consider making the "where are all the Harper's Letter free speech pundits?" joke again here except 1) we all know many of them were pro-transphobe to begin with & 2) they're probably all too busy at the moment trying to cancel Hasan Piker

A New York Times shareholder and mother of a trans teen confronted their publisher AG Sulzberger at a shareholders meeting over their years long biased reporting on trans people. Sulzberger was unrepentant and doubled down.

1. A new Fox News poll shows Democrats at +13 on transgender issues. Voters find Democrats positions on trans people much more preferable to Republicans. This includes urban and suburban voters, moderates, religious voters, and more. Subscribe to support our journalism.

Virginia's Redistricting Win: Impact on Human Rights! (Good News 👍) "Virginia's redistricting victory could enhance Democratic representation while emphasizing human rights advocacy."

The San Antonio Four: A Story of Wrongful Conviction! "The harrowing story of the San Antonio Four, four Latina lesbians wrongfully convicted in the 1990s and their fight for justice."

Celebrating Lesbian Visibility Week: History & Significance! "Discover the importance of Lesbian Visibility Week in celebrating love between women and recognizing their contributions to LGBTQ+ history."

VA Governor Abigail Spanberger Releases Statement on Redistricting Referendum Outcome bluevirginia.us/2026/04/live...

YES YES YES, A MILLION TIMES YEEEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSS!!! WE DID IT, VIRGINIANS!

WIN: Virginians passed an important redistricting measure to ensure that the will of the people is honored in November. Americans are ready to take Congress back from anti-equality politicians who have chosen to serve a wannabe king instead of their own constituents.

GREAT NEWS: Tonight, our home state has won democracy once again. We've managed to beat our oppressors at their own twisted game! We're sending our huge "thank you"s to all who showed up, voted "YES", and scored our community another well-deserved victory! 🩵🏳‍🌈👏 abc7chicago.com/post/virgini...

Virginia voters approve Democrats' redistricting plan, giving the party a midterm election boost NBC News projects Democrats will be able to enact a new proposed map designed to net them up to four seats, as they push for control of the narrowly divided House.

Yaaaaaaaaas! Steve Kornacki and NBC News have finally called the congressional redistricting referendum election results in Virginia. It was approved! Democrats win! Folks voted yes!

So public schools can’t have a book assigned in class about LGBTQ people but apparently can be required to teach Christianity.

#savespeech #notodigitalID HB5511 has made it to the Senate, gained a chief co-sponsor, got a first reading and has been referred to Assignments www.ilga.gov/Legislation/... They are going to RUSH this to try passing it before May 31st. PLEASE YELL AT REPS NOW: elections.il.gov/ElectionOper...

In February 1777, General George Washington ordered the first mass immunization campaign in American history by mandating that his troops be inoculated against smallpox. He protected the Continental Army from an epidemic that was deadlier than British forces. 249 years later, we have this idiot.

IL HB 5511 #AgeVerification has drawn criticism from civil rights groups and technology experts like Stephen Ragan of @aclu.org #Illinois argued that mandating age gates “raises serious constitutional questions” while “the root of the harms go unaddressed.” #Privacy #PrivacyFirst #DigitalFreedom

1. Major alert: Trump's anti-trans co-author Moti Gorin will be presenting with Kaltiala and Montante. These are conversion therapy advocates with intense anti-trans ties to hate groups around the world. Now they'll be teaching pediatricians THIS FRIDAY. Subscribe to support our journalism.

🚨URGENT ALERT🚨 #Illinois House Bill would force Operating Systems to verify your age. Says Ken Macon the Reclaim the Net. #Privacy #PrivacyFirst #NoAgeSignals #StopOSSpies #FirstAmendment #FourthAmendment #BadInternetBills #DigitalFreedom #CyberSecurity

Media needs to stop with "critics say" and just quote the actual language of the bill. HB 249 creates a new category of "seminudity" which can be used to arrest women who aren't nude, but are wearing clothing — leggings, t-shirts without bras — that religious groups feel is too provocative.

My fellow Virginians who believe in democracy, this is it! This your chance to stop the authoritarian MAGA power grab by voting "YES" on today's election. I unfortunately can't vote because I still lost my damn ID, but please, please, PLEASE do not make this year's midterms Trump's to steal!

GO OUT AND VOTE "YES" TODAY, VIRGINIA! 🩵

No hate like Christian love. They may believe they are not being hateful, but denying LGBTQ+ parents and their children equal treatment is 100% cruel. The same arguments were used against interracial couples not that long ago. Come judgement day, they will have some serious explaining to do.

Once again. These people do not want freedom of speech, they want the freedom to monolog without criticism. They're going to end the freedom of speech of students to protest bigoted speakers they disagree with.

Oh no...

This @bostonglobe.com piece highlighting substantive critiques of Massachusetts' "protect the kids" push for online ID checks is rock solid. Many experts quoted along with parents and young people who would be directly impacted. send this to yr MA legislators www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/19/m...

If you care about trans kids, undocumented folks, & basic human rights AND you have $25 or so to spare, PLEASE consider donating to my org @fightforthefuture.org this week. We've decided to go all in on fighting the dangerous online ID check laws in MA & we need help fightforthefuture.org/donate

A Danger to Digital Privacy Unveiled: Illinois's HB 5511! (Bad News ⚠) "Illinois's HB 5511 endangers digital rights by mandating age verification for all users, risking privacy and anonymity under the guise of protecting minors online."

AGE VERIFICATION ENDANGERS DIGITAL PRIVACY! AGE VERIFICATION ENDANGERS DIGITAL PRIVACY! AGE VERIFICATION ENDANGERS DIGITAL PRIVACY! AGE VERIFICATION ENDANGERS DIGITAL PRIVACY! AGE VERIFICATION ENDANGERS DIGITAL PRIVACY! AGE VERIFICATION ENDANGERS DIGITAL PRIVACY!

Ohio is doing the censorship bait-and-switch. First, they propose a law criminalizing "adult cabaret" (sexual) performances in public spaces. Then, redefine "adult" to include a person not dressed as their "biological sex." HB249 is a legislative weapon targeting public transness.

I… did not think I would wake up one day and see… THIS ABSOLUTE ORWELLIAN GARBAGE ON STEROIDS! Now they want to force every operating systems (phones, computers, laptops, etc) to fucking block our accesses until we expose our identities to prove our age? HELL NO! WE DON’T WANT THAT ABOMINATION! 🔥

@fightforthefuture.org, @aclu.org, @fsc.bsky.social, @netchoice.bsky.social… are you guys seeing this?

🚨URGENT UPDATE🚨 We found the full text of the national OS-level #AgeVerification bill known as the Parents Decide Act (H.R. 8250), but we consider this as the federal "SOPA/PIPA", threatening the #FirstAmendment and #FourthAmendment. #PrivacyFirst #NoAgeSignals www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

Transgender Rights Advances: Montana and Minnesota Rulings! (Good News 👍) "Montana and Minnesota's recent court rulings significantly advance transgender rights, affirming protections against discrimination."

We're watching the open web as it existed die in real time.

UK Recognizes LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes as Aggravated Offenses! (Good News 👍) "The UK now classifies LGBTQ+ hate crimes as aggravated offenses, enhancing legal protections for victims."

Georgia Defeats All Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills: A Historic Victory! (Good News 👍) "Georgia's LGBTQ+ community celebrates defeating all 15 anti-LGBTQ+ bills this year through collective advocacy and resilience."

Tennessee's Charlie Kirk Act: A Threat to Students Rights! (Bad News ⚠) "The Charlie Kirk Act will demolish the safety rights of LGBTQ+ students by enforcing compliance with harmful ideologies in Tennessee colleges."

No, Governor. Your bill would require every person in the state of to upload their government ID in order to post online. That's blatantly unconstitutional and will face an immediate legal challenge. So it won't turn off addictive features or limit use. It will just cost MA taxpayers $$$

Oppose H.R. 8250: Protect Digital Rights and Privacy! (ALARMING NEWS 🚨) "H.R. 8250, aka, Parents Decide Act, endangers digital rights through mandatory OS-level age verification; action is needed to protect privacy and individual freedoms."