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Missed national girlfriend’s day:(

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Guys, it got so much freaking worse. KOSA is bad, but SCREEN is even worse, somehow.

"Sen. Mike Lee has introduced the SCREEN ACT, a bill that applies the "harmful to minors" standard used to ban LGBTQ+ books and resources in schools and libraries and apply it nationally to the internet.

Any site that has any amount of material "harmful to minors" would be forced to employ surveillance tech (biometric scans, ID uploads, background checks) to prevent minors from accessing "pornography."

You will not be surprised to learn that this is backed by the Heritage Foundation.

Unlike some of the state age-verification laws, many of which are being challenged in court, SC will be enforced by the FTC, which has the ability to levy fines, raid business and freeze bank accounts. Yes, meaning that even non-for-profits like Ao3 will suffer.

This is something for all US users to keep on their radar. Call your reps, call your senators, and spread the word to protect our archive!"

- When talking with Republicans play up the fact that this would force Elon to implement age verification systems on X (yes do call it X during the call). Elon's been threatening to primary Republicans who stand in his way so there's fear of him. Also play up concerns about "Liberals" doxxing people or Chinese hackers.

- When talking with Democrats, play up the connections to Project 2025 and suggest voters will not be happy to see Democrats siding with it.

Republicans:

Ted Cruz, Texas (Chairman) - Phone: (202) 224-5922

John Thune, South Dakota - Phone: (202) 224-2321

Roger Wicker, Mississippi - Phone: (202) 224-6253

Deb Fischer, Nebraska - Phone: (202) 224-6551

Jerry Moran, Kansas - Phone: (202) 224-6521

Dan Sullivan, Alaska - Phone: (202) 224-3004

Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee - Phone: (202) 224-3344

Todd Young, Indiana - Phone: (202) 224-5623

Ted Budd, North Carolina - (202) 224-3154

Eric Schmitt, Missouri - (202) 224-5721

John Curtis, Utah - Phone: (202) 224-5251

Bernie Moreno, Ohio - Phone: 202-224-2315

Tim Sheehy, Montana - Phone: (202) 224-2644

Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia - Phone: (202) 224-6472

Cynthia Lummis, Wyoming - Phone: (202) 224-3424

Democrats:

Maria Cantwell, Washington (Ranking Member) - Phone: (202) 224-3441

Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota - Phone: (202) 224-3244

Brian Schatz, Hawaii - Phone: (202) 224-3934

Ed Markey, Massachusetts - Phone: (202) 224-2742

Gary Peters, Michigan - Phone: (202) 224-6221

Tammy Baldwin, Wisconsin - Phone: (202) 224-5653

Tammy Duckworth, Illinois - Phone: (202) 224-2854

Jacky Rosen, Nevada - Phone: (202) 224-6244

Ben Ray Luján, New Mexico - Phone: (202) 224-6621

John Hickenlooper, Colorado - Phone: (202) 224-5941

John Fetterman, Pennsylvania - Phone: (202) 224-4254

Andy Kim, New Jersey - Phone: (202) 224-4744

Lisa Blunt Rochester, Delaware - Phone: (202) 224-2441

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Hi, my name is [], and I am one of Senator []’s constituents. I live in [city, zip code - leave your full address if leaving a voicemail].

I am calling in regards to a bill that was recently introduced in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transport: the SCREEN act.

I am asking Senator [] to either take no action or vote against this bill because of its implications for freedom of speech. [insert one of the other concerns listed above]. Thank you for your time and for listening to my concerns.

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Reposting some illustrations I did for NPS's pollinator week a couple years a go. You can read about these critters here!

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Wasps have gotten a really bad reputation for being brutal and aggressive when engaging with humans, and it's really not a fair assessment at all! Most Wasps are solitary Wasps who are not aggressive or even particularly defensive of their own nests! I captured some footage of this native Yellow Legged Mud Dauber mom putting the finishing touches on one of the several nesting cells that she would construct in the short month or so that she'll yet live. Even when I see a Wasp, I might exercise some caution, out of habit, but once you know who you're hanging out with, you can let your guard down, most of the time! Most of them are friends!

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the girl helping to make ur donuts today has a tummy ache, yet she presses on. give thanks and be glad

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Circle of Anthonis Mor, Portrait of a Man in Armor (detail) (1558).

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i wish i had more steam for artfight and drawing in general .... PLUS i have like 2 comms i need need NEED to do cause my commissioners have already waited FOREVER but its like. i just did a 10 hour day at work and everything hurts T.T Aaaaaaaauuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhgggggggghhhh . Collect my overtime checks . 45 hours a week is le minimum and its all spent walking . i get two 15 min breaks if i am lucky

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shes an aquatic species of alien in me and my best friends oc universe !!! :D her name is frihala guris and shes a middle aged medical officer aboard a pirating vessel

i had some fun with the costumes (attack for @bugsmoocher)

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MY GIIIIIIRRRLLLL

i had some fun with the costumes (attack for @bugsmoocher)

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i havent told my family im on T and im waiting to see who notices something change first. its been 5 weeks so like ykno i know nothing will have changed yet much (other than hairs ive noticed) but im also kind of a frog in hot water in that very slow subtle changes dont pop out to me. but they see me like. maybe once a week or less. My experiment ........... mwuehehe

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i’m sorry but if you brag about killing invasive species and treat it like it’s fun/cool i’m not going to think you care about the environment i’m just going to think you’re an asshole

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princess and her jestergirl having a sleepover and doing each others makeup . the next day there are two giggly princess clowns sitting in each others lap on the throne and it's impossible to know which is which

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mark your calendars...

display at my local library!!

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PPE pinup girl :]

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yay

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the slayer. ⚔️