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Feb 8 • 4 tweets • 4 min read
hi @AOC @RashidaTlaib @AyannaPressley @IlhanMN @JamaalBowmanNY @CoriBush please help!

Human rights orgs & marginalized LGBTQ+ folks have been sounding the alarm about the EARN IT Act but we are being ignored by Democratic leadership

We need your voices!
The #EarnItAct has been condemned by nearly every major LGBTQ+ rights organization in the US including @HRC @glaad @NCLRights @LambdaLegal @TransEquality as well as orgs like @RedCanarySong @amnesty @hrw

See this letter freedomnetworkusa.org/app/uploads/20…
This bill is also opposed by security experts who have repeatedly explained how attacking strong end-to-end encryption that is used by millions of people will literally get people killed, particularly activists, marginalized folks, journalists, domestic violence survivors, etc
We have been told outright by Democratic leadership that they understand our concerns but basically don't care because they have to "do something" on this issue. That's unacceptable. This bill will make children less safe, not more safe. We need real progressive leadership here

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Feb 10
This is Patrick A. Trueman, the president of NCOSE, one of the biggest backers of the #EarnItAct

He doesn't mention this in his bio, but he used to help run the American Family Association & Family Research Council, far right anti-LGBTQ orgs that the SPLC considers hate groups Image
The American Family Association opposed the repeal of sodomy laws, believes homosexuality is a sin, and has led boycotts of brands simply for including gay representation in advertising.

Somehow they also blamed the Holocaust on gay people? Read more: splcenter.org/fighting-hate/…
Family Research Council is notorious for pushing junk science and disinformation as part of their attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. They regularly conflate homosexuality with pedophilia and predatory behavior, and even were in communications with KKK leadership. splcenter.org/fighting-hate/…
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Feb 10
BREAKING: the #EarnItAct just passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on a "voice vote," but the good news is that FIVE Senators raised significant concerns about the bill. We still have a chance to stop this before it hits the floor.

Retweet! NoEarnItAct.org
Contact House and Senate leadership: @SpeakerPelosi and @SenSchumer. Tell them that it's unacceptable to bring EARN IT Act to a vote given the overwhelming concerns and opposition from human rights and LGBTQ+ organizations. Send them this letter: cdt.org/wp-content/upl…
Send quick thank you notes to the Senators who raised concerns about EARN IT Act. Yes, they should vote against it, but speaking up DOES make a difference with whether this bill moves forward.

Here they are:
@ossoff
@SenMikeLee
@CoryBooker
@SenAlexPadilla
@ChrisCoons
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Dec 1, 2021
Gigi Sohn just absolutely destroyed @tedcruz flimsy arguments in this confirmation hearing.

Because she's a true defender of free speech, and he's just an opportunistic grifter
"I'm sure you've got the tweets," @gigibsohn says.

Ted Cruz, deflated, goes on to show the tweets anyway.

Gigi Sohn responds clearly and confidently about her support for free speech, and shows once again she's smart and thoughtful on issues like Big Tech and disinformation.
.@gigibsohn responds to @tedcruz ridiculous questions by making it clear she thinks we need more transparency in Big Tech moderation decisions. Well done 👏
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Dec 1, 2021
Okay, this House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on #Section230 is kicking off now. Watch along here: energycommerce.house.gov/committee-acti…
.@USRepMikeDoyle just claimed that Congress has consulted with "the people most affected" by Section 230.

How can he say that? There are zero witnesses at today's hearing who are experts on SESTA/FOSTA or the impact that the last Section 230 changes had on sex workers. Absurd
He also falsely claims that there is bipartisan agreement on how to change Section 230. That's laughable. Democrats and Republicans could not be further apart on this issue. They hate 230 for completely opposite reasons. None of the bills discussed today have a chance in hell
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Dec 1, 2021
I spoke to @thehill about how it's irresponsible and unconscionable for Democrats to continue pushing for changes to Section 230 while ignoring the voices of sex workers and LGBTQ+ folks who were harmed by SESTA/FOSTA, the last major change to Section 230 thehill.com/policy/technol…
There are no witnesses at today's hearing who are experts in sex work or the impact of SESTA/FOSTA on LGBTQ+ folks.

Not a single lawmaker on the committee responded to or acknowledged the concerns in this letter signed by 70+ human rights groups fightforthefuture.org/news/2021-01-2…
This is no way to make policy. Lawmakers need to stop ignoring sex workers. Period.

Beyond the substantive concerns with changing Section 230, let's talk about the political reality that none of the bills being discussed today have a chance in hell of moving forward.
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Nov 17, 2021
NEW: Remember #netneutrality? I wrote for @motherboard about how if we don't restore these rules at the FCC it's only a matter of time before Big Tech monsters like Facebook cut deals with ISPs to solidify their monopoly power and dominate the web forever vice.com/en/article/epx…
The piece comes ahead of an expected confirmation hearing for FCC chair @JRosenworcelFCC today. @SenatorCantwell needs to schedule a confirmation hearing for Gigi Sohn immediately. It's essential that we get the FCC back up and running, before it's too late.
Both Democrats and Republicans have been talking a big game about "reining in Big Tech." Pay careful attention to how they vote on these upcoming FCC nominations. Any lawmaker who votes to kneecap the FCC should not be taken seriously when they say they want to "take on Facebook"
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