No Kings: Freedom to Speak is an online rally bringing together artists, experts, and movement leaders to call out President Trump’s authoritarian power grab and build momentum for the #NoKings protests. Join us on Thursday, October 16, at 8 PM ET. www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

The No Kings Coalition is proud to announce the kick-off to their October 18th national protest! Join their kickoff call to learn more about the vision, urgency, and strategy behind this national day of action. RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Virtual Moral Monday: A Call to Conscience On Monday, September 15 Repairs of the Breach invite you to join them for a national virtual “Moral Monday” action at 11 AM ET. You can watch the virtual Moral Monday on the Repairs of the Breach livestream page. breachrepairers.org/get-involved...

Tired of billionaires, bigots, and business-as-usual politics? ✊ Join #SonaliKolhatkar on Rising Up for Justice for bold, unfiltered conversations with activists and organizers driving real change. 📺 Mondays at 5:30 PM ET on FSTV + streaming on demand. #RisingUpForJustice #FreeSpeechTV

Join FSTV and the me too. International for a powerful conversation on the future, safety, and well-being of Black children in America. This live-streamed event brings together leading voices in justice, media, and culture to discuss paths forward. Watch August 21 @6 PM ET. youtube.com/freespeechtv

Happy 52nd Anniversary to Hip-Hop! Since the Bronx block parties of 1973, Hip-Hop has evolved from a grassroots movement into a worldwide cultural revolution. It is more than music. It’s fashion, art, dance, resistance, and a voice for the unheard. What’s your favorite moment in hip-hop history?

It's #NationalBookLoversDay! Let's celebrate the stories that shaped us, the characters who became our friends, and the pages that transported us across time, galaxies, and the depths of the human heart. Take a moment today to unplug, unwind, and get lost in a story. What book changed your life?

On this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law — a historic victory for civil rights and racial justice. While we honor this legacy, we must also recognize that the fight isn’t over. Let’s protect the vote. Let’s build a future rooted in justice and equality.

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Don’t miss the 20th annual Netroots Nation conference, coming up August 7-9 at the New Orleans Convention Center. Register now and get 10% off your ticket: registration.socio.events/e/netroots25...

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The Encampments - Documentary in Select Theaters Now | Directed by Michael T. Workman, Kei Pritsker. www.watermelonpictures.com/films/the-en... #WatermelonPic#WatermelonPicturesPresentst#TheEncampments

Bernie at Coachella! Plus we have The Rude Pundit and Pastor John Pavlovitz today. Hear us 9a to Noon ET on: Radio: SiriusXM Progress 127 TV: Free Speech TV on Roku / #AppleTV / #AmazonFireTV / #SlingTV Streaming: WCPT 820 (Chicago) on TuneIn Video Stream: www.politicalvoicesnetwork.com

Malcolm Nance warns that Trump’s leadership is gutting the military, with Black, Hispanic, and female officers leaving in droves. As protests rise and agency morale crumbles, are we witnessing the start of a nonviolent people-powered movement against tyranny? youtube.com/shorts/4sWfcp_Ix4c

The constitutional crisis isn’t looming—it’s happening now. Courts are being weaponized to consolidate power, threatening our democracy. Join the Working Families Party Mass Call on Thursday, February 27 at 8pm EST and learn how to take action. www.mobilize.us/workingfamilies/event/342586/

Glenn Kirschner joins #StephanieMiller to debunk false claims about #SocialSecurity fraud and call out legacy media for playing into Trump’s misinformation game. With the rise of independent media, fact-based reporting is more crucial than ever. youtu.be/DStFoQpwpng #FSTV #G#FSTVi#GlennKirschner

Mainstream media refuses to call out Nazi ties to Trump’s GOP. Musk threw Sieg Heil salutes—Proud Boys said “Heil Trump.” Yet the media denied it, just like they downplayed Charlottesville. How long will they look away? Here's another clip with Thom Hartmann on FSTV. youtu.be/Oga_m-KS6H4

Trump just claimed Ukraine is responsible for its own invasion and called Zelensky a “dictator” with a “4% approval rating”—both blatant lies. #RandiRhodes breaks it down. youtu.be/9R5ljMxiZeQ #Trump ##Trumpe#Ukrainek#Zelensky

Some Jan 6 rioters pardoned for storming the Capitol are now claiming their pardons should apply to other crimes—including illegal gun possession and child pornography. One had a kill list and wants that charge thrown out too. youtube.com/shorts/_uTjwPAbiAk?feature=shar...1Hood ##1HoodT#FSTV

Malcolm Nance: Trump’s embrace of Moscow isn’t about war—it’s revenge. His grudge against Zelensky stems from impeachment, proving once again his loyalty to Russia over democracy. Watch the full breakdown with #StephanieMiller. youtu.be/YFXq75Fg1qY #Trump ##Trumpe#Ukraine

Deported migrants, including children, are being held in a Panama detention camp while the White House posts a video of shackled immigrants labeled “ASMR.” The Trump admin is also cutting legal aid for migrant kids. #DemocracyNow! #FSTV youtube.com/shorts/OSOb2NYYyT4?feature=share

Billionaire-backed MAGA is using ICE to detain people without trials, rip families apart, and spread fear in schools and churches. But we are not powerless. Take action: Text KNOWYOURPOWER to 78757 for resources from #UnitedWeDream to help defend against deportation raids. unitedwedream.org/

PBS & NPR are in the crosshairs as FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, a Project 2025 author, pushes to defund public media & restrict underwriting. Thom Hartmann explains why these moves could devastate public broadcasting. Watch now. youtu.be/ou4G8JscLzs #PBS #NP#PBSC#NPRh#FCCr#ThomHartmann

Swipe left on hate, swipe right on progress. This Valentine’s Day, show your love for independent media. Stephanie Miller urges you to support Free Speech TV—your loyal partner in resistance. Donate now at freespeech.org/donate or call 877-378-8669. #FSTV youtu.be/lLajwcl8ytg

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Nationwide protests against fascism are happening this Monday at noon. From the White House to city halls, grassroots voices must rise. NYC: 1 PM at Union Square. Change happens when people demand it. Will you stand up? #Democracy #GayUSA #FSTV youtube.com/shorts/5lmXLVLKfEM

Trump thrives on publicity—good or bad. Meanwhile, Democrats hesitate, afraid to make mistakes. The result? His approval rating climbs despite everything. It’s time to fight back, stand up for working people, and take control of the narrative. #RickSmith #FSTV youtube.com/shorts/1S-l4L-xSk8

Israel’s military assault in the occupied West Bank has displaced 35K Palestinians. Troops raided a refugee camp, killing 2 women, including 8-months-pregnant Sandus Jamal Jalabi. In Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike killed 6, violating the ceasefire. #DemocracyNow #FSTV. https://youtu.be/hexZZFQ0u9U

Defining "Qualified" Through the Lens of White Supremacy A Trump appointee says “competent white men” must be in charge for things to work—because, apparently, leadership only looks one way. https://youtu.be/HSNIrFwTG7A #WhiteSupremacy #PowerAndPrivilege #1Hood #FSTV

American workers weren’t outcompeted—they were sold out. Corporate greed and bad trade policies made it impossible to compete with China’s labor exploitation and trade barriers. Rick Smith explains why the system was rigged from the start. https://youtube.com/shorts/AzaBCusqZ_A #RickSmithShow #FSTV

USAID is in chaos after its security team blocked Elon Musk’s department from classified systems. Top officials were placed on leave, and AOC warns of a “five-alarm fire.” Musk calls USAID “a criminal organization.” Is national security at risk? Watch on #FSTV. https://youtu.be/X5Y8iTyWx7g

Malcolm Nance warns of alarming historical parallels, from Ukraine to Gaza, and calls out the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S. “The Nazi elite are running the government right now.” Watch this clip from the #StephanieMiller Show. https://youtube.com/shorts/vDhiow1d2b8 #MalcolmNance #FSTV

The first rule of resistance: do not obey in advance. Most of authoritarianism’s power is freely given. We must break that cycle. FSTV stands with those who resist and take action for justice. We will not be silenced. Stay strong. Stay tuned. #Resist #FSTV https://youtube.com/shorts/NqXVqbZsqIA

“Can a poem stop a pipeline?” Taylor Brorby reflects on his journey from writing to direct action against the Bakken pipeline. Inspired by Standing Rock elders, he put his body on the line to fight for clean water. #Bioneers #FSTV. https://youtube.com/shorts/HL2G-Aqc8kI

Trump’s reckless policies led to air traffic control shortages, but instead of taking responsibility, he blames Biden and Obama. Stephanie Miller and Glenn Kirschner break down the shameless deflection. Watch the #StephanieMiller Show on #FSTV. https://youtu.be/m0YsSGPhEdM

Vijay Prashad explains how the far right strategically exploits state institutions to push their agenda to the legal limit—forcing weak-kneed neoliberals to respond. Is this the new political battleground? Watch The Freedom Side on #FSTV https://youtube.com/shorts/psGOHoVuVnA

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made it clear in his HHS hearing: If Trump wants it, he’ll do it—even on critical public health policies. Mitch McConnell, a polio survivor, refused to meet with him. Randi Rhodes breaks it down on #FSTV https://freespeech.org/shows/the-randi-rhodes-show/

Trump signs the Lakin Riley Act, allowing indefinite detention of undocumented immigrants without due process. He plans to send “the worst criminal aliens” to Guantanamo Bay, a move the military didn’t expect. Cuba calls it a violation of international law. #FSTV https://youtu.be/AM04iCUwTik

Elon Musk’s AFD rally comments downplaying historical guilt sparked backlash. On This Week in White Supremacy, Farooq Al-Said breaks down how Musk’s apartheid privilege shapes his views and why white nationalism keeps getting conflated with patriotism. #FSTV https://youtu.be/NXKFbqxzWuk

Trump’s new Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is laying the groundwork to expel all trans service members—about 15,000 brave soldiers. Ann Northrop & Andy Humm break down this dangerous move on Gay USA. Watch now. https://youtu.be/_4z66ZtcxnU #TransRights #MilitaryBan #LGBTQ #GayUSA #FSTV

Malcolm Nance on #Trump’s latest unconstitutional power grab: “Congress controls the money, not this wannabe petty tyrant.” His freeze on federal funding violates the law—will the courts stop him? Watch the Stephanie Miller Show on FSTV. https://youtu.be/80WdSNRTGVs #Constitution #Fascism #News

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Was week one everything the red hats hoped for? #RickSmith unpacks the attacks on democracy, workers, and civil rights. Where’s the line? Where’s the moment of “too far”? When do we say, “This isn’t who we are”? Watch on the #FSTV channel. https://youtube.com/shorts/UCz7pbPh6sI?feature=share

Pete Hegseth is confirmed as defense secretary after a rare tie-breaking vote from VP J.D. Vance. The former Fox News host faced allegations of sexual assault, spousal abuse, and financial mismanagement. Three GOP senators joined Dems in opposition. #FSTV https://freespeech.org/shows/democracy-now

Hell has officially frozen over. A bishop schools Trump on the Bible, and now it’s snowing in Alabama and Florida. #RandiRhodes breaks down why this might be a bad sign for #Trump. Watch the clip and decide for yourself. #FSTV #DeepSouth #Blizzard https://youtu.be/wPFCxBtrsw0

For 24 years, Daisy Trejo’s family called their North Pasadena house home. Then the Eaton Fire changed everything. On Rising Up with Sonali, she shares the pain of losing her multi-generational family home and what’s left behind. Watch on #FSTV. https://freespeech.org/shows/rising-up-with-sonali

Trump’s immigration crackdown is facing fierce legal pushback. Guest Glenn Kirschner shares that a Reagan-appointed judge already ruled against Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship. Legal battles ahead. #FSTV #StephanieMiller https://freespeech.org/shows/the-stephanie-miller-show/

Trump’s first executive orders: real change or just political theater? Brian Becker (The Socialist Program) breaks down what was revoked, what stayed, and what it reveals about Trump’s priorities. Watch The Freedom Side on #FSTV. https://freespeech.org/shows/breakthrough-news/

You are not alone. The LGBTQ+ community has spent decades building support systems for moments like these. If you need help, reach out—The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, SAGE, and more are here. Let’s uplift and mobilize our community. #LGBTQ #MentalHealth #FSTV https://freespeech.org/shows/gay-usa