Thread by @MiamiHerald

It’s August 11, 2019. Austin Tice is 38 years old today. As a reminder, Austin Tice is an American journalist who’s been detained in Syria for nearly seven years. In honor of his birthday, Austin’s family wants us all to #AskAboutAustinTice #thread hrld.us/33qo4C7

.@DebraTice and @MarcATice wrote an op-ed for this, the 2554th day of Austin’s detainment. McClatchy’s 30 news sites will carry their message as will @chicagotribune, @CNN, @USATODAY, @HoustonChron, @PhillyInquirer, @TucsonStar and several others hrld.us/33qo4C7

@DebraTice @MarcATice @chicagotribune @CNN @USATODAY @HoustonChron @PhillyInquirer @TucsonStar Proud to stand in solidarity w/@RSF_en, @NPCInstitute @chicagotribune, @CNN, @USATODAY, @HoustonChron, @PhillyInquirer, @TucsonStar & other news orgs across the country as advocates of #PressFreedom. We’re going to #AskAboutAustinTice. Please join us bit.ly/33vS8fR

@DebraTice @MarcATice @chicagotribune @CNN @USATODAY @HoustonChron @PhillyInquirer @TucsonStar @RSF_en @NPCInstitute This Wednesday, August 14 will mark seven years since Austin was captured near Damascus, Syria. That’s why we’re making some noise today. You see, we need to #AskAboutAustinTice to ensure we’re doing ALL we can to #FreeAustinTice bit.ly/33vS8fR

@DebraTice @MarcATice @chicagotribune @CNN @USATODAY @HoustonChron @PhillyInquirer @TucsonStar @RSF_en @NPCInstitute YOU can help with this effort.
✅Send a message to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (@SecPompeo) at this link. #AskAboutAustinTice and encourage him to use every available diplomatic means to bring Austin home safe bit.ly/33rWogk

@DebraTice @MarcATice @chicagotribune @CNN @USATODAY @HoustonChron @PhillyInquirer @TucsonStar @RSF_en @NPCInstitute @SecPompeo ✅Write to your Congressional reps. #AskAboutAustinTice. Remind them that as members of Congress, they have the power to ensure that every effort is being made to secure Austin’s freedom. Find your senators and representative at this link: bit.ly/33vS8fR

@DebraTice @MarcATice @chicagotribune @CNN @USATODAY @HoustonChron @PhillyInquirer @TucsonStar @RSF_en @NPCInstitute @SecPompeo ✅Add your name to this @RSF_en petition. Every name helps in the effort to #FreeAustinTice bit.ly/33tBcGq

@DebraTice @MarcATice @chicagotribune @CNN @USATODAY @HoustonChron @PhillyInquirer @TucsonStar @RSF_en @NPCInstitute @SecPompeo On this, Austin’s 38th birthday, let’s rise up in support of @DebraTice and @MarcATice. Let’s answer their call to #AskAboutAustinTice. As a community, we can ensure Austin’s safe return home. It’s time to #FreeAustinTice hrld.us/33qo4C7