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I wish it was clearer WHEN the Senate will consider or vote on H.R. 9495. I've been looking, but I can't find a date (which is good to put in a post like this, so that people can be sure whether a deadline has passed or not).
So, as of Nov. 26th, please do still contact your senators about it.
It's also worth contacting your representatives -- if they voted NAY, then great, let them know you appreciate that! If they voted YEA, follow some of the scripts linked above to tell them you want them to change their votes.
15 Democrats in the House voted YEA. You can find out how the reps in your state voted on this page specifically:
(you can use a drop-down menu at the top to select your state)
As many articles are pointing out, even if this doesn't clear the Senate, it is very likely it will be reintroduced in the House next year, once the new Congress is sworn in. So even if you don't know when the Senate vote is, it's still worth contacting these offices just to shore up the opposition to it for the future.
If you live in deep red states or districts, you can try to convince GOP reps or senators that they should oppose it because it may be widely used against churches; and, as usual, remind them that in the future there may be a Democratic administration again that could use it against targets the GOP would not like.
(I would, frankly, like a lot of churches to lose their tax-exempt status for engaging in political action trying to influence elections. But this bill isn't about that; it's about "supporting terrorism", which means, protesting against the "wrong" causes, in which "wrong" is defined by whoever is in the White House at the moment.)
Readers, make sure you have all your favourite Ao3 fics downloaded.
Writers, make sure you have copies of all the fics you have posted on Ao3.
I don’t want to be alarming, but things could get really bad really fast. OTW shared this today on Twitter, and I'm a bit worried about it 😅
Ao3 is a non-profit organisation. If they have to start paying taxes, I have no idea what will happen.
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Hey, the ACLU is getting people to send letters to your Reps to have Congress pass the No Kings Act.
This bill is to ensure that even sitting presidents are held liable for their actions. That NOBODY is above the law.
Their goal is 150k messages sent and at the time of writing this they're about 2.1k off from that goal!
ACLU gives you a prefilled message that you can edit to send to make the process easier, and will send it out for you.
This only takes a few minutes!
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A Pragmatic and surprisingly comforting perspective about the Trump 2nd Presidency from the ACLU
***Apologies if this is how you found out the 2024 election results***
Blacked out part is my name.
I’m not going to let this make me give up. It’s disheartening, and today I will wallow, probably tomorrow too
AND
I will continue to do my part in my community to spread the activism and promote change for the world I want to live in. I want to change the world AND help with the dishes.
And I won’t let an orange pit stain be what stops me from trying to be better.
A link to donate to the ACLU if able and inclined. I know I am
#us politics#donald trump#election 2024#aclu#a promise to myself#how is this comforting you May ask#bc we are not fighting alone or uninformed#we have good and strong groups in our corners defending what we believe in#it’s not over yet#we have to try and pushback#added Alt image descriptions since this is leaving containment#happy to see many engaging with this to either donate time or money or both#really warms the cold heart of mine#wow this broke containment#overall it’s been pretty nice seeing people engaging with it ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work#they did the travel ban right at the beginning of the previous presidency too#also every major civil battle in the last century#brown V board of education- the one that desegregated schools#loving V Virginia- legalized interracial marriage#roe V wade- legalized abortion#United States V Nixon- watergate scandal WHICH LIMITED US PRESIDENTAL POWER#Edwards v. Aguillard- helped allow schools to teach evolution#Planned Parenthood v. Casey- another abortion case#ACLU v. NSA- to stop the NSA spying on wikipedia users#Ingersoll v. Arlene's Flowers- fought to stop LGBTQ discrimination from businesses#Obergefell v. Hodges- case that legalized gay marriage#literally WAY MORE GUYS#so don’t fall into dispair! these are literally one of the good ones!
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ILYSM! 🤣Happy pride! 🫶🏾🌈🥹
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Stop KOSA. KOSA just got passed through the House and More organizations even Twitter and Snapchat. Social media companies it aims to delete are coming out in support of it. This content creator has been covering KOSA for a long time. If you remember when AO3 was down how everyone freaked out. KOSA could take AO3 off the Internet. Could remove queer content online. The ACLU opposes it. It's unconstitutional call your Senators. Call your Representatives. Call everyone you can in power and tell them to oppose this bill. Sign petitions follow the link in that creators bio. Go to bad Internet Bills dot com and get call script or fax script for it. Contact the ACLU about suing states that support KOSA. We can still fight. End KOSA protect online safety!
#stop kosa#kosa#kids online safety act#free speech#lgbtq#pro ao3#ao3feed#anti censorship#internet freedom#aclu
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HR9495 ON ITS WAY TO SENATE
Sadly the nonprofit orgs killer bill passed the house and is now on its way to the senate,endangering orgs such as ACLU,EFF,FTF, Internet Archive, AO3 ( @transformativeworks )and any fighting for human rights. Take some time to voice your disappointment at the reps who voted yes on this terrible bill,and thanks the rep that voted against it. However the next step will be to focus on the Senate, here you can find your senators: https://www.senate.gov/senators/ If your senator is a democrat, you can use this script: "I am calling to urge my representative to vote no on H.R. 9495 . This is a dangerous bill would give the Trump administration unilateral power to label any non-profit as terrorist supporting and shut it down without due process. I am calling on my representative to defend civil rights organizations and oppose this bill. Thank you.” You can also tell them you'll vote for them if they vote no on this bill. Anything goes. if your senator is republican/MAGA, use their own words against them :
"As your constituent, I urge you to vote NO on H.R. 9495. This bill poses a dangerous threat to the fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment and must not pass the Senate. It grants any incoming administration unchecked authority to revoke the tax-exempt status of non-profit organizations without oversight or due process. Such government overreach is not what the Founding Fathers envisioned for our democracy. This bill undermines the principles of free speech and freedom of association, cornerstones of American liberty.
H.R. 9495 threatens to pave the way for political suppression, allowing the government to selectively target and shut down organizations based on ideological disagreements. This could affect any non-profit, including churches and conservative groups, as well as organizations that champion human rights and civil liberties. Regardless of political leanings, this bill sets a chilling precedent that no American patriot should support.
While situations relating to the hostages deserve careful attention, they can and should be addressed in a separate, narrowly tailored bill. H.R. 9495, however, is a broad, unconstitutional overreach that strikes at the heart of free speech and freedom. It is unpatriotic and incompatible with the values we hold dear as Americans.
I implore you to stand as a defender of liberty and uphold the rights of your constituents. Be a patriot, listen to the voice of the people, protect our God given right to free speech as Americans, and reject this dangerous legislation. Vote NO on H.R. 9495. Thank you, God Bless and God Bless America." (Taken from here )
You can also come join our server internet dedicated to fight against bad bills (and other bad internet bills such as KOSA) We organize call in days and gather ressources ! https://discord.gg/pwTSXZMxnH
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PLEASE CALL YOUR REP
TELL THEM TO SAY NO TO HR 9495
hr9495 is a bill that would destroy our only way to fight against trump and his administration. Please call your house reps. If your house rep is democrat please tell them what I said above. If theyre republican tell them that this would also affect non profits like the Salvation Army! They’re voting on hr9495 this Monday so please call within today and tomorrow. If you can’t call due to not being American or just fear please tell your American friends to call their reps.
CALL THESE REPS SPECIFICALLY CUZ THEY SAID YES TO THE BIL CONVINCE THEM TO SAY NO
#please call your rep#politics#free palestine#free congo#aclu#eff#free gaza#only defense against trump right now
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hi im a transsexual living in NH. there have been many anti-trans & anti-LGBT bills suggested & passed already in 2024. another round of voting will be taking place TOMORROW (FRIDAY APRIL 5TH) for FIVE different bills. if you or anyone you know would be willing to write or call to NH state senators, i would so greatly appreciate that
new hampshire already has a bad reputation for being the "least trans friendly" part of new england. don't let that mindset reach others—this is where i live. this is where i grew up. this is where i am transitioning. i have trans loved ones here. our state motto is "live free or die." that includes living free as a trans person
click this link to go to the ACLU of NH to fill out an email to NH senators against the anti-trans bills that will be discussed tomorrow
more information on the bills from the ACLU of NH site is below
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Yes, I am an ardent hater of today's "if you feel powerless, don't forget that you can donate :))) even though you can barely feed yourself :)))" culture, where the average person has no power or agency to fight for what they believe in beyond stumping up cash.
Yes, I am going to remind y'all anyway that the American Civil Liberties Union is there to fight for your rights and they could use your support if you have any to spare. If you subscribe to their newsletter they send you regular updates on what they're doing to fight Drumpf and his force of fascist fuckwits.
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I donated today.
It's not much, but it's SOMETHING.
These are my charities/foundations of choice - reply/repost with yours and let's see if we can get some money flowing to those who need it ♥
Palestine's Children Relief Fund
Planned Parenthood
The Trevor Project
The American Civil Liberties Union
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If you're an American Citizen, don't pass this up!
Trump may be returning to office, but there's still a chance to prevent him from sustaining his legal imunity that he has gained. 143,740 of the 150,000 signitures have been met, you are almost there! Sign and reblog so more can see!
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Despair and resignation are not a strategy. At the ACLU, we’re choosing to channel our fear into action. Together, we are powerful enough to change the course of our nation’s history and defend our most fundamental rights and freedoms. That is why the ACLU has a concrete plan to fight back. When President-elect Trump comes for our communities, he’s gotta through all of us.
During Trump’s first term, the ACLU filed 434 legal challenges against his administration, successfully blocking some of Trump’s most egregious policies, like the Muslim ban and separating immigrant families. When Trump once again set his sights on the White House, the ACLU’s legal and advocacy experts drafted a roadmap to combat his administration head-on.
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Ok, a Monday Update on Bill H.R. 9495
the House voted in committee today with several of the Democrates loudly opposing it (good thing). A full House vote is expected later this week, either Wednesday or Thursday (probably Thursday)
So it's important to keep up the pressure and keep on making your voices heard
Same thing as before :
Find your representative here:
If your Rep is one of the Dems that voted "Yes" on this, tell them this is their chance to stop this bill and not give Trump more powers. Tell them you'll vote for them in the next election if they vote "no" on this bill.
If your Rep is Republican, tell them that this bill would also affect the Salvation Army as it is nonprofit.
If your Rep previously voted "No" on this bill,encourage them to keep their stand and stick to their "No",and thank them for this.
CALL TOOLS :
Here's the ACLU call tool:
FFTF 's updated call tool:
Don't forget to fax as well:
Call in number is 319-313-7674
Script you can also use :
"I am calling to urge my representative to vote no on H.R. 9495 . This is a dangerous bill would give the Trump administration unilateral power to label any non-profit as terrorist supporting and shut it down without due process. I am calling on my representative to defend civil rights organizations and oppose this bill. Thank you.”
#us politics#hr 9495#united states#house of representatives#congress#us congress#fuck kosa#fuck project 2025#stop bad bills#fight for the future#stop internet censorship#aclu#american politics#lgbtq+#fuck donald trump#the owl house#steven universe#narilamb#cotl#moongirl and devil dinosaur#furry#anime#memes#helluva boss#hazbin hotel#nuzi#murder drones#star trek#star wars#minecraft
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In a clear reaction to pro-Palestine protests, the House might pass legislation that would hand the government a dangerous tool to stifle free speech and punish disfavored groups. We must take action. This bill (H.R. 9495) gives the executive branch the authority to effectively dismantle any nonprofit organization it deems to have provided "material support" to terrorist groups and the potential for abuse under this law is staggering. We've already seen government officials conflate protesting students with Hamas or other terrorist groups. It isn't a stretch to imagine how this bill could be used to pressure universities to shut down student groups and further criminalize dissent in this country. Knowing the U.S. government's long history of abusive and discriminatory material support investigations and prosecutions in the post-9/11 era – disproportionately against Muslims and charities – we cannot allow this bill to pass. Tell your representatives to vote no on H.R. 9495.
As of ACLU's Instagram post 6 hours ago, the House could vote on this bill as early as TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 12th.
This bill "would give the incoming Trump administration a new tool they could use to stifle free speech, target political opponents, and punish groups that disagree with them."
Here is the link to the Intercept article the ACLU links to, titled "Congress Is About to Gift Trump Sweeping Powers to Crush His Political Enemies"
#free speech#right to dissent#dissent#hr 9495#house#house of representatives#us politics#aclu#personal#news#current events#free palestine
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Article Link about H.R. 9495 and why it will destroy non profit orgs
Find your House representatives here
If H.R. 9495 is passed, this would without a doubt fuck over non profits orgs, which we need more than ever in this time and age.
Spread the word before its too late. It musnt pass.
EDIT: THE ACLU SET UP A SCRIPT FOR THIS ! PLEASE USE THIS !
SEND MESSAGE HERE AND CALL YOUR REPS
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The No King Act must be passed,however,and fast.
The No King Act and How you can send your message to reps,with help from ACLU
#america#elections#ACLU#H.R. 9495#No King Act#fight for the future#if somebody writes a script ill reblog it#Electronic frontier foundation
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