Just heard they are trying to add KOSA to the must pass FAA bill.

Unfortunately, they have added KOSA to the FAA.

I have recently reblogged a post about this. It should be directly below this one on my page.

The reason why causes like the fight against KOSA don't go anywhere is because you fuckers give up too quickly.

You see one advancement from that damned bill and drop your sword and say that it's over.

Wake the fuck up.

If we don't keep fighting, even if it's gone silent for a while, that shit's gonna go through without us even knowing. Fight tooth and nail. Show them that we can and will beat their asses if they don't straighten up. And don't just say we will. Actually do something if it does pass. They think we'll take this sitting down and will just lay there. We need to prove them wrong.

But if we don't get on their asses and lay down like cowards, they'll think they have power. You bitches who say "it was a good run" or "I can't do anything so we're fucked" are part of the problem.

KOSA and KOSA adjacent bills blatantly violate several amendments in the US constitution. People need to realize that.

And if you don't think you have a voice or can't stop it in any way, yes you can. Do research on your rights, don't just get your info from Tumblr or wherever else. Go on and search on your own. Especially if it's something you've seen and you're unsure if it's true.

Misinformation can murder a cause.

You can do things, you just need to find a group.

And don't just keep KOSA online. Tell people you know. Make them care. If they think it's a good idea, change their minds. Don't "agree to disagree."

And don't just not care because you've lost faith. You can still try. And if peace doesn't work, get physical. Get dirty. We've done it for causes like Palestine, we can do it for this.* (read the tags for my elaboration on that- i don't want people getting the wrong idea.)

Organize. Attack. Scream. Make them hear you. Because if we don't, they're gonna take full control.

Just heard they are trying to add KOSA to the must pass FAA bill.

Unfortunately, they have added KOSA to the FAA.

I have recently reblogged a post about this. It should be directly below this one on my page.

RESOURCES:

BAD INTERNET BILLS

STOP INTERNET CENSORSHIP DISCORD

FIND YOUR REPRESENTATIVE (SENATE) (HOUSE)

CALL SCRIPTS:

If we do not cry out we cannot make a change. I urge you to call and email and fax your representatives as soon as possible.

URGENT

KOSA is now being discussed to go into the FAA Reauthorization Bill so I BEG you guys to MAKE A LOT OF NOISE ABOUT KOSA TO SHOW THAT WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN ABOUT HOW BAD THESE BILLS ARE. the chances may be low BUT ITS NOT 0 SO BE LOUD

Hello

I have just realized a few hours ago I reblogged something from 2018, and for that I wish to apologize. I wasn't paying attention.

Now,

Regarding the asks I've been getting about KOSA, there really has not been any big news in particular (that I have seen). Other than congress is pushing for bills regarding child safety are going to be pushed. (source)

If you’re European, in a couple of weeks you will be denied any and all access to fandom contents on Tumblr and everywhere else on the internet. Here’s why.

On June, 20th the JURI of European Parliament approved of the articles 11 and 13 of the new Copyright Law. These articles are also known as the “Link Tax” and the “Censorship Machines” articles.

Articles 13 in particular forces every internet platform to filter all the contents we upload online, ending once and for all the fandom culture. Which means you won’t be able to upload any type of fandom works like fan arts, fan fictions, gif sets from your favourite films and series, edits, because it’s all copyrighted material. And you won’t also be able to share, enjoy or download other’s contents, because the use of links will be completely restricted.

But not everything’s lost yet. There’s another round of voting scheduled for the early days of July.

What you can do now to save our internet, is to share these informations with all of your family members and friends, and to ask to your MEP (the members of the European Parliament from your country) to vote NO at the next round, to vote against articles 11 and 13.

Here you can find more news and all the details to contact your MEP:

https://saveyourinternet.eu

Also, sign and share this petition:

https://www.change.org/p/european-parliament-stop-the-censorship-machinery-save-the-internet?recruiter=50668942&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial

We have just a couple of weeks to stop this complete madness, don’t let them dictating the way we enjoy our internet.

#SaveYourInternet now!

So following those kosa-like bills that were signed in kandas and florida, arizona is looking to implement a similar law. These bills only serve a terrible precendent for kosa to be enacted so if you reside in arizona please call your reps there to not support this and be sure to call your governer to veto it.

Information on the bill:

Call your governer in arizona to veto:

DONT **FORGET** KOSA

don't forget about kosa, don't stop talking about it, we can't risk losing just like we did with the tiktok ban, also:

Yes, this means that they'll at least try to add it to the forigen aid bill,

Meaning, WE WILL NEED TO MAKE THEM LISTEN,

Keep on spreading, calling, emailing, fighting tooth and nail, encouraging and protesting, let this bill die, thank you to you all who are keeping it up

(Edit: good linktree on stopping this 👇)

I will have to double check, but thank you @skittlestealer

Any updates on the ban?

Unfortunately, President Biden has signed the bill into a law. The law will effectively ban TikTok unless ByteDance sells to an American company.

I am still doing research on what exactly the bill will do, but this is what is being said right now. I do not know when the bill will be put into effect.

Any updates on the ban?

Unfortunately, President Biden has signed the bill into a law. The law will effectively ban TikTok unless ByteDance sells to an American company.

I am still doing research on what exactly the bill will do, but this is what is being said right now. I do not know when the bill will be put into effect.

If you're reading this, let me have a moment of your time.

Hello, I'm here to talk about HB3. You're probably wondering what HB3 is (since barely anyone's talking about it), to give a basic rundown on what this thing is, HB3 is a law that's similar to KOSA. Except it's for Florida exclusively. It aims to “protect” minors online by making them more unsafe. Like taking away safe spaces and crucial information.

If you live in Florida, don't give up or panic! iirc, it's having legal trouble due to it being unconstitutional. But Don't feel relieved yet, Kansas has done something similar (I'll probably talk about that later)

Now is there anything that we can do? Of course! But we can't call them since it already passed as a law (I think) the most we can do is protest and spread awareness. If you have friends or mutuals in Florida let them know!!

If there's any petitions to sign to get rid of HB3/any info I got wrong please let me know

If this post is janky it's because it was hastily written by a very paranoid teenager,, srry

What is the current status of KOSA? As of last night, 2024-04-20, this is what congress.gov had to say about it:

I'm seeing lots of posts fearmongering about how it's passed the Senate and is now in the House.

I've seen coordinated attacks against the democratic process over the past 8+ years. It would not surprise me in the least to learn that this might be part of a coordinated attack to get us to let up pressure on our Senators, letting them think that we're suddenly okay with it.

Please remember that Tumblr can just as easily be used to spread misinformation as Twitter or Facebook or Instagram or TikTok. Check authoritative sources.

What I would do? Call your senators, your representative, and the White House switchboard to leave comments on pending legislation.

The government website says it's still in the Senate. Call your senators to oppose it as a current issue.

Call your representative to oppose it as a heads-up to ensure they are aware of it and your opposition.

Call the White House to ensure that President Biden knows not to sign it if it crosses his desk.

Former President Trump already destroyed 50 years of women's rights, and presided over the initial hysteria of the anti-trans groups. He appointed enough justices to the Supreme Court that we're guaranteed social regression until at least two conservative justices retire and are replaced with new Ruth Bader Ginsbergs. He and the GOP (he is basically synonymous with the GOP, after Laura was elected as co-chair) have done a huge amount of damage to our ways of life and our ability to address climate change and global warming. We need to say that enough is enough, and that they won't deprive us of our abilities to discuss the topics they find uncomfortable and want to prevent any kids from hearing about in any online spaces their kids could possibly stumble into.

OUR LIVES AND EXISTENCE AND CULTURE ARE NOT POLITICAL PAWNS TO BE BARTERED AWAY IN BACKROOM DEALS.

We must stand united, or divided we shall surely perish.

Hello all

My apologies for not updating on anything this week, there was a death in my family and it has taken a toll on my mental health.

As of right now KOSA has not passed senate. I was unable to listen to the hearing, but according to the official senate website KOSA has not passed.

Once again, I apologize. I will be taking a brief hiatus. I will reblog things, but not make my own posts. Apologies once again.

Small reminder to stay calm even if the bill does get approved tomorrow.

Remember, the bill still has a very long way to go before it becomes an official law all around the U.S., and even if it does get to the president, there will be a very long 18 month time-frame where we can fight as much as we possibly can in order for it to be revoked (remember all of the other laws and bills in the past that got revoked because of protests).

Listen, I get that you're scared. I get that you're scared of losing everything that you've worked for, and that's okay. But thinking that it's all over by tomorrow if it gets approved is not a very good mindset to have. Remember, the reason why it hasn't gotten approved yet is because we've all been speaking out against it and refusing to back down even when it seems hopeless. Be optimistic. Be confident in everyone around you working with you in order to succeed in not letting these terrible bills pass.

It's not just KOSA you should be fighting against either. There are many bills like the recent FISA ACT and the Earn It Act that are also threats to our rights. Please advocate against those just as much as you've done for KOSA. Let's fight for our futures together as one.

Thank you, and have a good day/afternoon/night. Don't lose hope now!

Hello.

I would like to clarify.

KOSA will not be put into effect if a "yes" vote is cast tomorrow.

KOSA has not passed senate. Before it can become a law, it will need to pass house AND be signed by the president. And I have heard that the house is mostly against KOSA, but I have not seen any evidence to support that.

And even if it passes, it won't be put into effect for 18 months after the fact.

I just want to remind everyone that tomorrow It'll be announced wether or not Kosa will happen?

Hello everyone.

In regards to my KOSA breakdown and masterpost, I have decided to do both. I am currently writing the post and script right now and expect them both to be posted sometime this week. Likely Thursday or Friday.

If you have any questions regarding KOSA or anything that you believe is important information, please approach me in asks or DMs.

Thank you all so much.

-James