Protesting Philippines' "Anti-Terror" Bill

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Alongside helping out in the U.S. (check out your local bail fund or donate to several at once), the Philippines is facing something very scary. The so-called 'Anti-Terrorism Bill' "criminalizes activism, labels any form of dissent as terrorism, and allows civilians to be unlawfully monitored and arrested without a warrant." (Thanks to ookhaes for the information and language.)

Please check THIS Google Doc for further information and template emails to send, and informative compilations to share across your platforms.

Info/Action: Two Twitter Threads on measures that are effective at stopping police violence

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A thread about the research:

For those who are interested in research-based solutions to stop police violence, here’s what you need to know - based on the facts and data. A thread.

https://twitter.com/samswey/status/1180655701271732224

A thread about legislation

*Activists and Legislators:* Here’s a thread of MEANINGFUL legislation that has been proposed and, in some cases, passed in cities and states to address police violence. Consider passing legislation like this in your community, too.

https://twitter.com/samswey/status/1266855519425384450

Also, fandomtrumpshate has a post on Black Lives Matter: Resources for Supporting the Protests, covering donating, how to protest safely, non-monetary support and good sources of information.

https://fandomtrumpshate.dreamwidth.org/31608.html

(Again, thanks to FFA for the two Twitter threads.)

'No' al Código Civil

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Keep up your work in the States, and take a look also at the States' largest colony: Puerto Rico's government is using the protest to pass legislation without due process. This legislation, among other things, would legalize conversion therapy, strip the right to a home of the children of LGBTQ couples and divorced couples, and privatize vast areas of Puerto Rico's public and protected lands.

Please learn more and sign the petition here.

The translation of the text at the petition is:
"On May 11, the Puerto Rican Senate passed a series of amendments which attack the rights of Puerto Ricans. The passed them without public review, without citizen participation, behind closed doors. Senators took advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and of the vulnerability of Puerto Ricans to push forward their agendas. As a people, we must unite in reclaiming our rights and we must repudiate the very existence of this violent Civil Code."