Calling on @asmnickschultz.bsky.social & Public Safety to vote YES on SB 258. CA is ONLY state where law permits the rape of a spouse who is unable to consent due to disability. Shameful to target disabled spouses & deny them same protections that all others in CA receive. www.sb258.org/action
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If you haven’t sent letters to your Senators telling them to oppose Pam Bondi, now is the perfect time to do so!
UPDATE: The bill passed the House but make sure it doesn’t pass the Senate! Demand your Senators reject this bill and deny the Trump administration new powers to silence their opposition.
Uh *Gaetz
This is one helluva time to be a survivor. BTW, snarky jokes about rape and SA only perpetuate rape culture.
I do not understand the “let them hoist by their own petard” folks. What makes you think it will work now when it just barely had an impact on the 2020 race? And think of all the collateral damage. The exhaustion and feelings of futility are valid, but it’s not a successful strategy. WE MUST RESIST
I still think the Garth report should be released! Don’t let him play the martyr! #EndRapeCulture
Leak the report. Pass it on.
Thanks, Joe! For all you do!
Upstander Pledge. I am an upstander. I have the power to influence my peers. I say something or do something when you need help. I am there for you. I will help you get the help you need. You are not alone. I have your back.
Our local YMCA Silicon Valley has an effort called Project Cornerstone that fosters the qualities, relationships and experiences to help kids thrive. This is their #UPstander pledge. It seems particularly appropriate today. Please take this pledge and repost with “I am an #UPstander”
They are installing sexual predators at the highest levels and trying to distract you with this bigoted BS. They prey on the vulnerable because they are bullies. I will not look away. #Upstander
Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
I didn’t think I was here for the woodworking, but those are fantastic! Good work!
Not sure which block list this 🪱 was on, but this makes me happy. Thanks, @bsky.app!!
Please, more of this approach… we desperately need a framework for resistance that goes beyond calls to reps and fundraising clickbait.
I wholeheartedly agree with everything after the word, “If”
I’ve spent years fighting to make sexual violence a voting issue. The sad part is that even if she had the power, it wouldn’t change the course.
Anyone else having trouble creating a Starter Pack? Keep getting a failed message and I’m trying to connect our activism groups!! What am I doing wrong?
Let’s get to work…
Never made calls before? Don’t fear, it’s easy. Typically, U just talk to a staffer who records your point. Keep it short & respectful. It helps the reps negotiate & substantiate with colleagues and the press.
Make the calls & ask 3 friends to do so too!
After scrolling Bluesky and seeing lots of wit and snark and fear and complaints, this is the only action item I’ve seen. Even if it’s just data mining, I want to do SOMETHING so badly (and I’m already on that Common Cause list anyway).
Exactly!
Dang
You and she are not alone. It was a difficult day.
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We're going to take over this place the same way we took over threads: by building up all of you
First, hit the like button, reply with #NoDemUnder1k, and most importantly, hit the REPOST button.
Then follow each other back. The easiest way to do so is to follow everyone who reposts.
Here's how:
I feel deeply disappointed and afraid. Biden knows the danger we are all in. This feels disingenuous at best. I feel like our supposed “leaders” are doing so little so late that they have given up and we are doomed.
This is terrifying, all too possible, and only the beginning. No amount of snarky posts, OpEds, postcards, phone calls or witty protest signs is going to stop this. WHAT ARE OUR CURRENT ELECTEDS GOING TO DO *RIGHT NOW* TO STOP THE COLLAPSE OF THE US GOVERNMENT?
Today is a difficult day for survivors. So many emotions.